The leader of the BC Conservative party is welcoming the new improved PST but is wondering, what took so long? John Cummins says the changes to the PST announced by the government are good but really just minor improvements, and the process as a whole isn't rocket science. He said "They will be able to file electronically … [Read more...]
Gulf Islands leader says Lekstrom promised meeting ahead of ferries announcement
May 9, 2012 by
While B.C.’s transportation minister is promising "community consultations" in the wake of changes to the Coastal Ferry Act – at least one Gulf Islands leader says he already feels out of the loop. Quadra Island and Strathcona Regional District director Jim Abram claims Blair Lekstrom personally called him Tuesday night, assuring him … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives says a name change for the BC Liberals won’t solve anything
April 24, 2012 by
A move by the BC Liberals to take a serious look at changing their name before the next election is making the leader of the provincial Conservatives smile. John Cummins says if this is the best the Liberals can do after two by-election defeats then they really are teetering on the brink. He said "It doesn't matter whether they call … [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...]
MLA Bloy apologizes to NDP leader Dix
April 17, 2012 by
Liberal MLA Harry Bloy personally apologized to NDP leader Adrian Dix today after calling him a fraud and thief in the Legislature on monday. And Dix told the Legislature it's time to move on. ".......he spoke with great sincerity I think in apology and I wanted to say for me the matter is closed, I accept his apology, and I wanna say … [Read more...]
Vancouver community leader Green celebrated at memorial
April 14, 2012 by
Hundreds have flocked to the Vancouver Orpheum to share memories and reflect on a local icon. The public memorial for Jim Green saw family, friends and associates gather to celebrate the former city coucillor's life. They were treated to several musical performances by Green's favourite artists, such as Bughouse Five and the Woodwards … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives wants a full investigation into the Harry Bloy email leak.
March 16, 2012 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party says an investigation should be launched into the BC government and their relationship with a donor. John Cummins says there are unanswered questions about the relationship between Eminata group founder Peter Chung and the BC Liberals. Cummins says MLA Harry Bloy did the right thing in resigning … [Read more...]
Trial for former Metis community leader to start Monday in Toronto
February 26, 2012 by
The former executive director of Surrey's Métis family services will finally go to trial, for sex crimes he allegedly committed against two Toronto children in the 1970s. Bill Lee will face a judge and jury starting Monday. Lee was first arrested in November of 2006, but it has taken until now to go to trial on two counts of sex assault and … [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...]
