May 5, 2024

Democrats Abroad thrilled at Obama win

Four more years. A Democrat Party club met at Ceilis pub on Granville to watch the U.S. election, and were happy with the result. When word came through that Barack Obama had won the election, members of the Vancouver chapter of Democrats Abroad could hardly contain themselves. "It was crazy in here...people applauding and crying wildly...I was … [Read more...]

BC New Democrats mourn passing of Layton who “humanized” politics

High profile members of the NDP here in BC are reacting with sadness after news of the death of Jack Layton. Deputy party leader and Vancouver Member of Parliament Libby Davies says Layton helped bring hope back to Canadian politics.She says she feels a tremendous sense of loss and that the NDP Leader "humanized" politics with his enthusiasm and … [Read more...]