Premier Christy Clark will visit Prince George today in the wake of the explosion that destroyed the Lakeland Mills sawmill and killed two workers. Clark will visit families of injured workers at the University Hospital of Northern BC, she'll also meet the mayor of Prince George and union and company officials, and visit the local fire hall to … [Read more...]
Premier Clark weighs in on Alberta election outcome
April 24, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is clearly hoping that pollsters in BC are just as off base as their colleagues in Alberta who were predicting a victory by the Wildrose party. Clark beamed when asked for her reaction to Progressive Conservative Premier Alison Redford's surprise electoral victory last night. ".......I phoned her last night … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Green party says both Clark & Cummins will try to block an effort to unite the right.
April 23, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Green Party is throwing more wood on the fire when it comes to merging the BC Liberals and BC Conservatives. Jane Sterk says momentum might build to unite the right, despite the feelings of the two party leaders. She said "I do think that we are going to see more impetus particularily from the busines backers … [Read more...]
Christy Clark looks back on tough year as Premier
March 14, 2012 by
Christy Clark says her first year as BC premier has been a tough one. But Clark says she won't shy away from the challenges she says she inherited. Clark says you're not a good role model for your kids if you turn away from doing things becayse they're hard. Clark says it's been a tough job, no question about it, but it's also been rewarding, and … [Read more...]
Premier Clark dismisses concerns regarding her government and BC place
March 13, 2012 by
Saying the deal wasn't done, Premier Christy Clark is dismissing concerns her government has fractured its relationship with Telus by cancelling plans to give the company naming rights to BC place.Telus offered the province 35-million dollars over 20-years, along with tens of millions in infrastructure -- already installed in the … [Read more...]
Clark marks one year since voted Liberal leader
February 26, 2012 by
With this weekend marking the one-year anniversary of Premier Christy Clark's reign as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, both sides of the political spectrum are weighing in with their reviews. Former press secretary to ex-premier Gordon Campbell Mike Morton says Clark has been sticking to her priorities. "If we go back to last December, she did … [Read more...]
Premier Christy Clark on The Bill Good Show – VIDEOS
February 14, 2012 by
Yesterday Premier Christy Clark was on The Bill Good Show. You can read a recap of the discussion here and watch the videos below. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Clark announces B.C. justice reform review
February 8, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark is launching a sweeping reviewing of British Columbia's justice system that includes shaking up government ministries with the goal of clearing up court backlogs and delays.Clark says systemic changes are needed in B.C.'s justice system when crime rates are dropping but court delays and costs are increasing.Clark … [Read more...]
Clark says Chilliwack-Hope by-election will be tough race
February 4, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark says it’s not going to be an easy win in the upcoming Chilliwack-Hope by-election. Clark says by-elections are unpredictable, but the B.C. Liberals plan to run a strong campaign. "By-elections are traditionally very, very tough for government, so I do think it’s fair to say it’s going to be a tough … [Read more...]
Clark comments on surprise RCMP wage hikes
For her part, Premier Christy Clark says her heart is with municipalities now saddled with the cost of surprise RCMP wage increases.Clark admits the wage increases are tough for municipalities and property taxpayers to swallow, but notes the good news is, thanks to the new RCMP contract, this type of surprise will never happen again."This decision, … [Read more...]