A municipal party that had disappointing results in the last civic election is looking ahead to the next one. The Coalition of Progressive Electors, or COPE, has held its Annual Policy Conference. Executive Director Sean Antrim, says in the years between elections, members meet to start talking about issues they should start working and doing … [Read more...]
Liberal Party member brushing off reports of unrest ahead of unveiling of Provincial Budget
February 17, 2013 by
As the P0rovincial Government prepares to unveil the budget this week, Liberal MLA John Les is downplaying reports of unrest in the party. He says the Premier is working very hard, and the party is fine. Les calls rumors there will be a non-confidence vote after the budget is tabled unfounded. "I hope there is a vote of some kind on the Budget this … [Read more...]
It is a numbers game ahead of next weeks provincial budget
February 14, 2013 by
There's a lot of head-counting going on at the legislature these days with the Liberal majority down to just five, and a couple of MLA's absent this week. Premier Christy Clark's apparent effort to woo independent MLA John Slater to support his former colleagues points to a possible problem for the Liberals, mustering enough votes to stay in … [Read more...]
NDP say province not doing enough ahead of returning PST
January 2, 2013 by
The NDP say it is history repeating itself as they accuse the provincial government of dropping ball in making sure businesses are ready for the PST. Finance critic Bruce Ralston says the Liberals have only themselves to blame after the BC Chamber of Commerce said businesses were scrambling ahead of the April 1st transition. "Well the … [Read more...]
Expect 3rd party advertising ahead of BC Election
December 11, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has no plans to take big money out of BC politics, in part because of a recent court ruling. While the Federal Government and several Provinces have banned union and corporate donations to political parties, the issue is clearly not a priority for the BC Liberals. Clark says a recent Court ruling that struck down strict limits … [Read more...]
Human rights groups slam Missing Women Inquiry ahead of deadline
November 19, 2012 by
The inquiry into B.C. missing and marginalized women, and why serial killer Robert Pickton wasn't caught sooner, didn't have to be this way. That, according to three human rights groups, days before the quiry is expected to deliver its findings. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association, Pivot Legal Society and West Coast LEAF have put together a report … [Read more...]
Fraser Health moves ahead with $25-million plan to add more care beds
November 6, 2012 by
More care beds for seniors are being added to the Fraser Health region. The health authority is moving forward with its bid to build 403 new beds for round-the-clock care in three areas. "These communities – Surrey, South Surrey, White Rock and the Tri-Cities, have been identified because of their growth, especially amongst the senior … [Read more...]
Enbridge will forge ahead with plans for Northern Gateway despite opposition
October 22, 2012 by
The company behind the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline has its own message for thousands of protesters who jammed the lawn of the Legislature today. Enbridge Vice-President Janet Holder says the company is taking every precaution to prevent an oil spill from happening. "Oil spills are not inevitable that the industry and in particular … [Read more...]
Faction opposing John Cummins cuts him some slack ahead of crucial vote
September 21, 2012 by
After the defection of John Martin and just ahead of the BC Conservative party's AGM the faction looking to unseat John Cummins is now striking a more conciliatory tone. Ben Besler is heading up a slate of candidates for the party's board called Friends of the BC Conservative party. Besler is also pushing for a yes vote in a leadership … [Read more...]
Vancouver Fire Department meets with Coast Guard ahead of Kits base closing
September 5, 2012 by
The Vancouver Fire Department wants to know what will be expected of them when it comes to fires in the harbour after Kits Coast Guard base closes. Captain Gabe Roder says they met with the Coast Guard Wednesday. Roder says they wanted to get a handle on how many fires Kits base responds to and where they are. "In the past we … [Read more...]
