The head of the new Concerned Citizens for British Columbia group is revealing more of its campaign strategy for the upcoming provincial election. The organization was formed by Premier Christy Clark's former economic advisor, Jim Shepard, with one clear goal: re-elect the B.C. Liberals. "This is going to be a volunteer army, and it's going to be … [Read more...]
NDP fires at Justice Minister over transfer of disgraced Mountie to B.C.
May 25, 2012 by
NDP justice critic Kathy Corrigan says the Liberal government should do more to protest the transfer of a disgraced RCMP officer to BC. And Corrigan faults Justice Minister Shirley Bond for negotiating a new contract with the Mounties that does not include the power to reverse the decision. "I think it's completely untenable that we have no … [Read more...]
B.C. tourism jumps 12% in March
May 17, 2012 by
Jobs and Tourism Minister Pat Bell says B.C. saw a 12-per-cent spike in tourism in March, compared to the same month last year. Bell points to more marketing by his government. "We really refocused our marketing efforts this year on the ski industry. We lifted our budget from $ 600,000, which is what traditionally was spent to about $ 1.4 … [Read more...]
Two B.C. Liberal staffers resign
April 28, 2012 by
The winds of change are blowing through B.C.’s Liberal party, but at least two MLAs say it’s no defection. Environment Minister Terry Lake confirms the party's executive director, Chad Pederson, has resigned, effective the end of May, to take a position with a nonprofit organization. “I understand he’s leaving on very … [Read more...]
RCMP say high-profile B.C. gangster murdered in Mexico
April 28, 2012 by
A high-profile gangster from the Lower Mainland has been murdered in Mexico. Mounties with organized crime operations say 50-year-old Thomas Gisby was killed last night in Nuevo Vallarta, near Puerto Vallarta, inside a Starbucks. They learned about it early this morning. They say they have few other details, such as whether anyone has been taken … [Read more...]
Record snowpack in B.C. signals flooding risk
April 15, 2012 by
Record snow pack levels in several B.C. river basins could lead to floods in the surrounding areas. "With the very high snow packs in some regions of the province, we are seeing increased flood risk. This is particularly the case in the upper Fraser, Nechako and Skeena basins, where we have near historic snowpack levels,” says Dave Campbell … [Read more...]
Supporter reassures that Mulcair will be good for B.C.
March 25, 2012 by
One Mulcair supporter says British Columbia will be well off with the Quebec MP as the new federal NDP leader. Michael Byers, Mulcair’s campaign co-chair in B.C., says that despite worries Mulcair is too attached to his Quebec roots, he shares the concerns and priorities of those on the West Coast. "He’s a proven environmentalist. He … [Read more...]
Bloy exit allows for minor B.C. cabinet shuffle
March 24, 2012 by
B.C. Premier Christy Clark has shuffled the deck. A week after the resignation of Harry Bloy as minister of state for multiculturalism, the premier has named John Yap to his post. Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, says the Liberals' recent decline in the polls doesn't worry him. “There's a lot of press about that issue. We're focused on … [Read more...]
B.C. Mountie found guilty of obstruction
March 23, 2012 by
NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - The RCMP is seeking to dismiss a Mountie after a judge ruled Friday the officer was wilful and deliberate in his attempt to cover up his actions in connection to the death of a young motorcyclist.Cpl. Monty Robinson's cool and calm behaviour did not square with the veteran's claim he unthinkingly gulped vodka to soothe his … [Read more...]
B.C. by-elections to finally be called Thursday
March 22, 2012 by
The provincial government will finally call two by-elections in Chilliwack-Hope and Port Moody-Coquitlam on Thursday. An area MLA says the wait hasn't been a big deal. Liberal John Les says constituents in Chilliwack-Hope, the riding next to his, aren't focused on the wait for a voting day, unlike the media. "You know, as I talk to people, … [Read more...]
