The latest Angus Reid poll finally shows a glimmer of hope for the BC Liberals, but they are still way back of the NDP. The Opposition still leads the Liberals, by 18 points now, but the gap has closed with new democrats dropping two points and the liberals gaining three. On approval ratings, NDP leader Adrian Dix is up two points at 48 per cent to … [Read more...]
Former president of federal Liberals’ BC branch wants to lead the party
November 12, 2012 by
He doesn't have the name recognition of some of the other candidates. But he says he can make a contribution, just the same. Victoria's David Merner is seeking the leadership of the federal Liberal Party. He's not a big name, like Justin Trudeau, but he says his perspective has some value. "......and so my job as a British Columbian candidate is to … [Read more...]
NDP accuses BC Liberals of using taxpayer cash to boost re-election hopes
October 31, 2012 by
The BC Liberals are promoting themselves under the guise of advertising government works. That's the claim from NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston. "Two of our BC New Democrat MLAs were up at the Liberal convention and they were handing out some BC Liberal stuff there that looks very much like some of the public advertising for the jobs plan, so it's … [Read more...]
Last day of BC Liberals’ convention sees talk about unions, compulsory voting
October 27, 2012 by
The BC Liberals' convention wrapped up in Whistler today. Delegates turned their sights on unions today. They easily passed motions calling for disclosure of union finances and to prohibit public sector unions from spending union dues on any political purposes. But a motion that called for allowing teachers to opt out of the BC Teachers' … [Read more...]
BC Liberals gather in Whistler for convention
October 26, 2012 by
More than one thousand people have registered for the BC Liberal convention now underway in Whistler. Party Vice-President Bill Belsey fired up the troops this morning telling them the Liberals have a chance to deliver a devastating blow to the NDP in next May's election. "believing in our coalition...and with the determination of our leader … [Read more...]
Liberals convene this weekend
October 25, 2012 by
BC Liberals are gathered in Whistler this weekend taking part in the party's annual convention. Finance Minister Mike de Jong acknowledges the New Democrats may have a significant lead in the polls but that's not putting a damper on the party rolling up its sleeves, "The folks here understand that at the end of the day, this is about ensuring we … [Read more...]
NDP pointing the finger at the BC Liberals over lack of skilled miners
October 12, 2012 by
The NDP says the BC Liberals have only themselves to blame for the lack of skilled miners in the province. Mining critic Doug Donaldson reacting to news hundreds of temporary workers from china will be brought in to work in a new coal mine in North East BC: "It's not the companies at fault and it's not the Chinese workers at fault but you know this … [Read more...]
Another BC Conservative party member bolts to the Liberals
October 4, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party have moved to purge two 'dissident' members from their ranks after they tried to remove party leader John Cummins. Sources within the party say the expulsion of John Crocock and Ben Besler was done for their 'illegal' use of the party membership list. For his part Besler says the party can't throw him out … [Read more...]
Liberals won’t appeal latest gag-law loss
October 4, 2012 by
Attorney-General Shirley Bond says the BC government will not appeal the latest rejection of its attempt to place spending limits on any political advertising before an election campaign. But Bond still defends the goal of the law: preventing big money from dominating those pre-campaign discussions. "Our concerns always have been … [Read more...]
UPDATES: BC Conservative defects to Liberals
September 21, 2012 by
The BC Liberals say John Martin's defection from the Conservatives signals the beginning of the end for the right-wing split. The announcement was done by Liberal campaign manager Mike MacDonald and even Deputy Premier Rich Coleman made the trip to Chilliwack. MacDonald says the timing of the announcement, the day before the Conservatives' annual … [Read more...]
