April 26, 2024

Faction opposing John Cummins cuts him some slack ahead of crucial vote

After the defection of John Martin and just ahead of the BC Conservative party's AGM the faction looking to unseat John Cummins is now striking a more conciliatory tone.  Ben Besler is heading up a slate of candidates for the party's board called Friends of the BC Conservative party.  Besler is also pushing for a yes vote in a leadership … [Read more...]

BC’s Education minister takes on the leaders of two opposing political parties.

BC's Education Minister is blasting political critics on two fronts in the ongoing contract battle with BC's teachers.  When asked about John Cummins comments about using bill 22 to try and leverage political support on the backs of striking teachers, George Abbott said  "That is an absurdity and if we set out to orchestrate that outcome … [Read more...]

Coalition opposing smart meters urging British Columbians to do what they can to prevent meter installation

The director of the Coalition to Stop Smart Meters is urging people to do what they can to prevent the meters from being installed. Sharon Noble says people can call BC Hydro and ask their account be flagged to prevent the meters from being put in as well as..  "I have put a wired basket fixed to my home over the meter because the Hydro people … [Read more...]