Someone wants Jim Sinclair’s job as the head of the BC Federation of Labour. Michelle Laurie is an electrician and president of Local 258 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. She says it's time to renew the federation. Laurie says she wants to change how the public perceives organized labour, and give it a more … [Read more...]
NDP leader calls Northern Gateway Premier’s meeting “unprofessional”
October 2, 2012 by
The leader of the NDP says Premier Christy Clark has fallen short of even his hopes for representing BC well to other provinces. "There is some limit to the number of times you can use your fellow Premier's to stage photo ops." Adrian Dix is reacting to the short and frosty meeting between Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford. "This … [Read more...]
A former federal Liberal leader throws his weight behind BC’s carbon tax
August 20, 2012 by
BC's beleaguered carbon tax is getting a vote of confidence from a former federal Liberal leader. MP Stephane Dion says the carbon levy has provided the lowest income tax in Canada for those who earn under $ 100,000 a year in BC. "You pay less income tax that it would be the case otherwise so it is much better to pay taxes on … [Read more...]
BC Tory leader says no to back room talks to unite the right
August 7, 2012 by
A number of BC Liberals were also in attendance at the annual conservative BBQ in South Surrey on Monday, as they stood in a crowd which included a provincial rival. BC Conservative party leader John Cummins says despite everyone being at the same event there would be no backroom talks to unite the right in this province. "I don't think … [Read more...]
Aboriginal leader defends provision that allows for lighter sentences
July 28, 2012 by
A national aboriginal leader is concerned that a light sentence handed to a former B.C. Mountie could cause public outcry against the legal provision that allows for such a sentence. A judge ruled this week Monty Robinson won't go to jail for obstruction in a 21-year-old Delta man's death in part because of his native ancestry. Chief Ed John of the … [Read more...]
Native leader says judge should have sent Robinson to jail
July 27, 2012 by
At least one First Nations elder is accusing the judge in the Monty Robinson case of misusing an aboriginal legal provision, after the former RCMP officer was sentenced to no jail time for obstructing justice. Grand Chief Stewart Philip says some blame goes to Robinson's lawyer as well. "The intent of Gladue was not to provide a legal loophole for … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservative party says the ruling Liberals are finished
July 10, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservatives says the latest Angus Reid polling numbers show it will be a two horse race next election. John Cummins says the numbers show its clear it will be either his party or the NDP forming government And he isn't gunning for second. "You go for first when you are in an election a silver medal … [Read more...]
The leader of the NDP downplays latest Angus Reid polling numbers
July 10, 2012 by
Despite ongoing attempts to paint him as bad for BC's economy, NDP leader Adrian Dix is still the most popular choice for premier in the latest Angus Reid public opinion poll. Dix says his refusal to go negative seems to be working against all his detractors including Premier Christy Clark. As for whether he's worried about the NDP … [Read more...]
CLBC bonuses raises question of possible double standard with labour leader
July 1, 2012 by
The provincial government has said controversial bonuses to executives at Community Living BC were rolled into salaries because contracts cannot be broken. That has one labour leader scratching her head. BC Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert says the province hasn't had any problem breaking contracts in the past. "Of course, governments … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Tories calls Premier’s defence of CLBC raises “bizarre”
June 21, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party says the premier's response to pay raises being handed out at Community Living BC is "outragous" and "bizarre." John Cummins says for the premier to defend bonuses for executives while families wait for services they deserve is inexcusable "It is hardly business like it sounds like you know … [Read more...]
