VICTORIA— New Democrat leader John Horgan committed to moving forward with a four-lane upgrade to Highway 1 between Kamloops and the Alberta border in his address to municipal leaders at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Victoria this week. …
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Horgan commits to break transportation funding gridlock, creating thousands of jobs
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Christy Clark ferry fix won’t come until after the election
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Christy Clark continues to put herself first, Metro transit users last
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Designated drivers win victory against Liberal government and ICBC
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New CEO, but same old problems with TransLink and Christy Clark government
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Christy Clark government gives three different positions on Uber to three different communities
VANCOUVER— This week the Christy Clark government did a 180 degree turn on their position on Uber, but now that position has come full circle, say the New Democrats. “Several months ago, Christy Clark’s transportation minister said ‘no way’ to …
Heyman renews call for stronger party bus legislation
VANCOUVER— In the wake of the tragic death of another party bus passenger in downtown Vancouver this past Saturday night, New Democrat MLA for Vancouver Fairview, George Heyman, is renewing his call for stronger rules on party buses. “The Minister …