It looks like Premier Christy Clark and Alberta's premier are still at loggerheads over the Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Appearing on Global's The West Block, Alison Redford was asked if BC was beginning to develop something on the pipeline Alberta can work with. Redford laughed and said, "I don't know." But she added she is keeping a close … [Read more...]
Christy Clark fundraiser cancelled
November 15, 2012 by
A BC Liberal fundraiser featuring Premier Christy Clark in Victoria tonight has been cancelled. Party spokesperson Sam Oliphant says the event will be rescheduled in the new year. Oliphant says members of the federal Liberal and Conservative parties are too busy working on the Victoria by-election to take time out for a fundraiser, so the dinner … [Read more...]
Clark not keen on discussing dismissal of chief of staff
November 5, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark continues to face questions about the recent firing of her former Chief of Staff Ken Boessenkool. Much like she did last week, Clark refused to explain exactly why there's no formal paperwork on the decision. The Vancouver Sun's Freedom of Information request turned up nothing. This time, Globe and Mail reporter Ian … [Read more...]
Clark downplays Chinese miners controversy
October 16, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is playing down a controversy over mining jobs in BC going to Chinese workers. Clark says the 200 Chinese miners are just doing exploratory work, and she's pushing for British Columbians to get any future jobs with the company. "We are advertising hard to try and get out there and find BC workers and train up bc … [Read more...]
Premier Clark: use Internet appropriately
October 16, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is cautioning against vigilante justice in the suicide of Amanda Todd. Asked about online efforts to track down the person who was blackmailing Amanda Todd, Clark said we should use this tragedy as a learning experience and a big lesson the Internet has a lot of false information. "We should be using the Internet … [Read more...]
Clark again voicing frustration with Alberta over proposed pipeline
October 14, 2012 by
Christy Clark is once again voicing her frustration with our provincial neighbour to the east. Appearing on Global's "West Block" this morning, the Premier says many Albertans aren't sure of BC motivations surrounding the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline. "My frustration has been from the very beginning that in Alberta, the whole debate has been … [Read more...]
Clark and Redford to discuss Northern Gateway
September 28, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark will meet with Alberta Premier Alison Redford in Calgary next week to discuss the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Clark told delegates at the Union of BC Municipalities convention today that she will be telling Albertans how much British Columbians value their environment. "And that they understand exactly where we are coming from … [Read more...]
Clark wants meeting with Alberta’s Redford
September 26, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is proposing a meeting with Alberta Premier Alison Redford to talk about the contentious Northern Gateway Pipeline next week.....or maybe "proposing" is too strong a word. In an open letter to Redford, clark says she will be in Calgary early next week ".......should you wish to discuss the issue further." That "issue" … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Christy Clark shuffles cabinet
September 5, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has shuffled her cabinet in Victoria. Below is the release from the Provincial government. Office of the Premier Premier Christy Clark Announces Cabinet Renewal VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark today renewed her cabinet with a focus on a strong and growing economy, controlling spending and making life more … [Read more...]
Christy Clark heading back to Asia, taxpayers’ group wonders why
September 2, 2012 by
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is questioning the need for Christy Clark's latest trip to Asia -- her third since becoming premier last year. On September 11, Clark will attend the World Economic Forum's 'Meeting of the New Champions,' taking place this year in Tianjin, China. The premier will also visit Hong Kong and Beijing for meetings … [Read more...]
