April 17, 2024

Outspoken MLA Heed a no-show at caucus meeting

One of the Liberal MLA's who has been among those unhappy with the way the party is going will not be in todays caucus meeting or at tomorrow's budget vote. Kash Heed says he has family matters to deal with this week and won't be in Victoria even though his party faces a confidence vote tomorrow. The second ready of the budget will be voted on and … [Read more...]

Former Sol Gen Heed questions government over RCMP deal

  A Liberal MLA and former Solicitor-General is raising questions about his own government's handling of the new 20 year contract with the RCMP. Kash Heed says he was surprised to hear Attorney-General Shirley Bond claim she was blindsided by federal approval of several raises for mounties after the deal was signed. Heed says the government … [Read more...]

Kash Heed case closed: Elections BC

Elections BC says the Kash Heed case is now closed. Heed's former campaign manager, Barinder Sall, had alleged $ 40,000 dollars in overspending that had not been accounted for, but also told reporters he'd destroyed the records. Today Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer announced Sall's allegations contained no new information and the case is now … [Read more...]

MLA Kash Heed allowed to keep his seat

BC's former Solicitor General --who quit his job as West Vancouver's Police Chief to get into politics-- has been fined 11-thousand dollars, but he's been allowed to keep his seat as the MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview.  The fine stems from a vote-tampering scandal during the 2009 election campaign.   While there's no proof Heed … [Read more...]