Premier Christy Clark has released a written statement calling Kevin Falcon the hardest working finance minister in the country. Clark praises Falcon for keeping BC on a strong fiscal footing with a triple "A" credit rating, and says she understands how hard it can be to balance family and public life. Clark has appointed Attorney-General Shirley … [Read more...]
Christy Clark in for a fight in Vancouver-Point Grey
July 25, 2012 by
It looks like you can pencil in the premier's name onto the ballot for riding of Vancouver-Point Grey next provincial election. Christy Clark initially said she didn't know if she would run again in the riding after narrowly winning last year's by-election but now... "I am running in the next election and my plan is for sure … [Read more...]
DEVELOPING STORY: Documents damaging for Clark Liberals
July 12, 2012 by
More trouble for Christy Clark's Liberals. The NDP has freedom-of-information documents it says show the government had no intention of privatizing the liquor distribution branch warehouses, until Exel logisitics presented it's own business plan. The NDP says Exel employs several BC Liberal insiders, including Patrick Kinsella. The NDP says the … [Read more...]
Adrian Dix urges Premier Clark to take a stand against pipeline proposal
July 10, 2012 by
"Stop being absent without leave and represent BC. That's what people get elected to do – to represent BC." Those words today from NDP leader Adrian Dix as he applies more pressure on Premier Christy Clark to take a stand – on behalf of all British Columbians – against the Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal. Dix says … [Read more...]
Cadieux to keep her job, as Clark blames the NDP for CLBC confusion
June 24, 2012 by
The minister responsible for Community Living B.C. will keep her job.Premier Christy Clark is defending Stephanie Cadieux, as outrage continues to swirl over the latest saga at the troubled organization.Cadieux announced the end of CLBC's controversial bonus program last October, but as it turns out, those top ups weren't phased out until the end … [Read more...]
Christy Clark continues to fade in the polls
June 7, 2012 by
If she didn't think it could get worse... it has. The latest poll numbers show Premier Christy Clark's popularity continues to slide, while her opponent's is on the rise. According to the Angus Reid survey, Clark is the second least popular premier in the country, with an approval rating of just 30 per cent. That's 3 points lower than her rating in … [Read more...]
Clark says talks continue with Ottawa over Kits Coast Guard base
June 3, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says talks continue with the federal government over saving the Kitsilano Coast Guard station. On Saturday, BC Conservative leader John Cummins said he's confident public outcry will persuade Ottawa to reverse its decision. Clark says she shares that hope. "We are working really hard on it. I personally am working hard on … [Read more...]
Branson apologizes to Premier Clark
June 1, 2012 by
Days after Premier Christy Clark slammed him for being disrespectful, Richard Branson is offering an apology. On Twitter, the British billionaire says his blog post last week saying Clark should join him for some nude kite-surfing was meant to be a joke. He goes on to write he's sorry if anyone took it seriously or thought it was in bad … [Read more...]
Premier Clark wraps up trade mission
May 21, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has wrapped up her first trade visit to Japan, Korea and the Philippines with hope those countries will invest in British Columbia's liquefied natural gas resources. Since she left the province May 12th, Clark is reporting 25 business deals have been reached, with a focus on clean-energy. The agreements are collectively valued … [Read more...]
Christy Clark comments on Liquor Distribution Branch controversy
Premier Christy Clark has offered her first comments in the wake of NDP claims that the proposed privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch is being driven by lobbyists with strong Liberal ties. Thursday it was revealed the government seems to have only decided to privatize the LDB after meeting the Vice-President of Exel Logistics last … [Read more...]