BC NDP Leader Adrian Dix is calling for more government action to combat income inequality. His call comes after a report released by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development that shows equality in Canada is going down because of a growing wage gap. Dix says the disparity is especially pronounced in BC, "Well specifically, for … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC NDP says the Premier is flip flopping on the HST
November 30, 2011 by
NDP leader Adrian Dix says the provincial government's position on repaying Ottawa 1.6 billion dollars in HST transition money is "incoherent." Dix is referring to Premier Christy Clark's proposal that BC not repay the full amount. "when we raised these issues in the referendum campaign, the liberal party said that was totally wrong. So … [Read more...]
‘I am who I am’ polygamist leader says
November 23, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Here are some quotes following Wednesday's B.C. Supreme Court decision on Canada's polygamy law:"This case is essentially about harm. ... This includes harm to women, to children, to society and to the institution of monogamous marriage." -- B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman.___"I am who I am. We are who we are. And, you … [Read more...]
Tory leader calls for more Court money
October 31, 2011 by
The leader of the BC Conservative Party is pulling out a right wing staple, crime and punishment, as he rips the government for underfunding Courts. John Cummins says it could bite the BC Liberal Government as they try and bring rioters to justice, "When this does go to Court, will there be sufficient Judges, will there be an appropriate number of … [Read more...]
More aboriginal officers needed: First Nations leader
October 27, 2011 by
A First Nations leader, and brother of one of BC's murdered women, says the RCMP and Vancouver Police need to hire more aboriginal officers. Under cross-examination at the Oppal inquiry, Ernie Crey used humour to get his point across. He said, "you know Mr. Commissioner, I do have a few speeding tickets and parking … [Read more...]
NDP leader says Occupy Vancouver represents belief of many
October 14, 2011 by
A day before the big demonstration at the Vancouver Art Gallery, provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix has issued a statement, saying the Occupy Wall Street movement represents the belief of many people that we live in a world in which the deck is stacked in favour of the few at the expense of the many. Dix cites a recent Conference Board of Canada … [Read more...]
BC Green Party leader says smart meter program a “global contagion”
September 26, 2011 by
The BC Green Party will be active in bc municipalities to rally opposition against the installation of BC Hydro smart metres. LeaderJane Sterk says members of her party are being encouraged to help citizen groups forming in some communities opposing smart meters. "We encourage people to be involved on issues that are important to them I … [Read more...]
BC Conservative leader on HST decision
August 27, 2011 by
The leader of the BC Conservative party, who admitted voting "no" to keep the HST, says he was not surprised by today's vote to turf the tax. But John Cummins says he was caught off guard by the gap between "yes" and "no" votes, which was almost 10 points. Cummins says the government must now move swiftly to remove the HST and move … [Read more...]
Vancouver hospital lockdown lifted after alleged gang leader reportedly killed
August 15, 2011 by
A Metro Vancouver hospital was locked down overnight, possibly in response to heightened anxiety about a B.C. gang turf war. Jonathan Bacon, the eldest of three alleged British Columbia ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Interim NDP leader honours Layton at Vancouver Pride
August 1, 2011 by
The Pride Parade was a coming-out, politically speaking, for Nycole Turmel on Sunday, as she appeared at her first public event as interim NDP leader.Ms. Turmel was appointed just last week by the ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
