The bombastic MLA for Kamloops South is again firing from the lip this time taking aim at the BC Conservative party. In an email Kevin Krueger blasts the BC Tories and its leader John Cummins for a news release they issued today asking for Jobs Minister Pat Bell to be suspended. The email in its entirety is … [Read more...]
FVRD blasts Metro Vancouver in toxic ash controversy
October 26, 2012 by
The Fraser Valley Regional District is blasting Metro Vancouver in the case of tonnes of toxic ash being shipped from an Burnaby incinerator. Chilliwack mayor and FVRD chair Sharon Gaetz says people should be very alarmed at how the hazardous material is being treated. Gaetz says the behaviours of both the Burnaby incinerator operator, … [Read more...]
City Councillor Blasts Housing Minister
May 29, 2012 by
The ruling party at Vancouver City Hall vows to continue to fight to end homelessness by 2015. This despite the latest numbers showing "street" homelessness has doubled over last year from 154 to 306. Vision Vancouver Councillor Kerry Jang says the province has to take some of the blame for the spike - namely housing minister Rich Coleman - for … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING: BCTF blasts Bill 22; full scale walkout possible
February 28, 2012 by
The BCTF has harsh words for Bill 22. And a full scale walkout is not being ruled out. BCTF President Susan Lambert is blasting Bill 22, calling the document highly political, and the worst possible outcome. She says the union hasn't had a chance to completely look over the bill at this point. That will happen by the executive at some point … [Read more...]
Polak blasts Cummins over criticism of government’s jobs plan
September 25, 2011 by
More strong words for B.C. Conservative Party leader John Cummins -- but this time, they're coming from the person he's likely to square-off with in the next provincial election. Langley Liberal MLA Mary Polak is blasting Cummins' criticism of the government's jobs plan. "Jobs are about all British Columbians, it's not a partian issue." It's … [Read more...]
Critic blasts Education Minister
August 31, 2011 by
The NDP Education critic is blasting George Abbott for his comments Tuesday threatening to end any job action by striking BC teachers quickly. Robin Austin says Abbott should be keeping quiet and allowing the bargaining process to continue behind closed doors, "Well, it doesn't surprise me. I mean, I don't think that the Government is necessarily … [Read more...]
