The leader of the BC Conservatives party is emphasizing the 'new' in new year as he says his party has put an internal dispute behind them. Leader John Cummins says the messy internal dispute was a just test, one that the party not only met but came out stronger for. Cummins says going into the May election it isn't his party carrying any baggage … [Read more...]
UPDATED: John Cummins faces more internal dissent
Rumours of his leadership demise are greatly exaggerated according to the man who is the face of the BC Conservative party. In text message John Cummins called it "wishful thinking." An official with the BC Conservative party also said Cummins isn't going anywhere. Director of policy and research Christy Fredericks is casting … [Read more...]
More internal strife within the BC Conservative party
Despite avoiding a leadership review last weekend BC Conservative party leader John Cummins is facing more internal strife. The party's Vancouver Kingsway constituency association has announced it will deregister as soon as possible. In an email the board of directors blames the failure to make a change in the party's … [Read more...]
Lid lifted on Internal Translink emails
A few months ago a "freedom of information" request to Translink requesting any internal correspondence about CKNW's Waste Patrol series came back mostly blacked out. The request was made because Translink refused to participate in our Waste Patrol series and we wanted to know why. An appeal was then filed and what's come back may cause some … [Read more...]
More signs of internal woes within the BC Conservative party
The Vice President of the BC Conservative party is urging members to vote yes to a leadership review at the party's annual general meeting. In an email obtained by CKNW Ben Besler says a yes vote in a leadership review would help the provincial Tories to a better outcome in the next election. Besler also tell members … [Read more...]