March 28, 2024

BC Liberal candidate facing six charges for not filing corporate tax returns

The BC Liberal candidate for Surrey Panorama is in court facing charges under the income tax act. Sukh Dhaliwal is facing six charges after a company he is president of failed to file income tax returns from 2004 to 2010. Dhaliwal says he is working to resolve the situation. He was asked if paying his taxes might be a better solution than a court … [Read more...]

Liberal candiate replacing ousted MLA John Slater speaks

It is official an Oliver City Councillor, and former Mayor, will replace John Slater as the BC Liberals candidate in Boundary Similkameen.  In light of the controversy of the Liberals ejecting John Slater, Linda Larson says she would have preferred a better route to the nomination. "That is true but I think you know controversy is one of those … [Read more...]

NDP question new Liberal ad

There's a new BC Government commercial hitting the airwaves - once again, at your expense and that has the NDP crying foul.  Gone are the claims of being number one in job creation--but the latest campaign still touts the economic success of the BC Liberals.  But NDP critic Bruce Ralston says the deep voice, black background and ominous … [Read more...]

Liberal riding association for Abbotsford-South resigns over Plecas nod

The recent nomination of the BC Liberals' candidate in Abbotsford-South has drawn the ire of the riding association. The entire board of directors has resigned, saying Darryl Plecas' nomination was made without their input. Past-president Stephen Evans says the board had another candidate lined up, Abbotsford city councillor Moe Gill, but the … [Read more...]

Former mayor seeks BC Liberal nomination

Premier Christy Clark may soon have a tough decision to make, as she rounds up nominees for the upcoming provincial election. Former  mayor Sam Sullivan is seeking the Liberal nomination for the same riding a longtime Clark supporter wants. Sullivan says he's already spoken with former MLA Lorne Mayencourt. "I actually have a lot of respect … [Read more...]

Former mayor Sullivan seeks BC Liberal nomination

Last night he played coy about it, but this morning former Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan has announced a Friday morning news conference where he wants the BC Liberal nomination in Vancouver-False Creek. There are rumours former MLA Lorne Mayencourt will also seek the nomination. The riding is currently held by Constance Barnes, who faces a challenge … [Read more...]

Plecas seeks Abbotsford-South BC Liberal nomination

A criminologist from the University of the Fraser Valley wants to represent Abbotsford-South, and he wants to do it for the BC Liberals. Darryl Plecas has announced his intention to seek the Liberal nomination in that riding. He says he doesn't want to see BC go down the troubling economic path he's seen the rest of the world doing. Asked why he's … [Read more...]

BC Liberal candidates acclaimed in Chilliwack

The BC Liberals have made their candidates official in the two Chilliwack ridings. Laurie Throness in Chilliwack-Hope and John Martin in Chilliwack were acclaimed as candidates Wednesday evening. When asked if he was expecting a battle in the looming BC election, even in the safe Liberal seat of Chilliwack, John Martin said. "Absolutely, and I … [Read more...]

Liberal MP to head weekend rally at Kits Coast Guard Base

There will be another rally to try and save the Kitsilano Coast Guard base Saturday morning.  The Rally is being organized by Vancouver Liberal MP Hedy Fry.  She says it is time the federal government listened to the overwhelming chorus of voices opposing the move and warning of the consequences.  "C'mon this is...we are not beating … [Read more...]

Another high profile Liberal not running next year

Another big name Liberal says he's not going to run in the next BC election. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says after nearly 20 years in elected office, it's time to move on--he won't seek re-election next May. Lekstrom was one of the few "big names" left in the Christy Clark cabinet. Lekstrom says it's been an honour to serve the people … [Read more...]