David Eby is resigning his post as executive director of the BC Civil Liberties Association. But the move doesn't mean Eby will necessarily run again for the NDP in Vancouver-Point Grey "It really hinges on when the nomination meeting happens and whether or not that works for me in terms of my job with the association and my financial … [Read more...]
Liberal MLA Coell leaving politics
July 11, 2012 by
Another veteran Liberal M-L-A is calling it quits. Saanich-North M-L-A Murray Coell says he will not seek re-election next year. Coell has been in the Legislature for 16 years, and held a variety of cabinet posts under Gordon Campbell. Coell says he wants to spend more time with his family. On Monday, M-L-A Dave hayer announced he was leaving … [Read more...]
The self-proclaimed “stallion” of B.C. politics – won’t run again
June 30, 2012 by
The political career of former Solicitor General Kash Heed - may soon be over.CKNW has confirmed Heed won't be running in Vancouver-Fraserview in next year's provincial election.In an interview with the Asian Journal newspaper, Heed calls the decision an "easy one."Heed slams the bureaucracy, saying "he continually hit roadblocks as to why we could … [Read more...]
Most people want to keep politics out of their movie rentals
April 10, 2012 by
One social media specialist says he doesn't necessarily think a Twitter campaign will keep the online movie provider, Netflix from supporting the controversial U-S Bill, SOPA or Stop Online Piracy Act.Dave Texeira says he thinks the online campaign will bring some attention to the issue but ultimately will not stop Netflix from supporting the bill … [Read more...]
Put economy over politics, business leaders urge
September 27, 2011 by
There’s no room for single-issue politicians with the world on the brink of financial collapse, the B.C. Chamber of Commerce says. As municipal leaders from across the province meet for their annual convention in Vancouver this week, B.C.’s captains of industry have asked politicians to make the economy their top priority. “The global economy is … [Read more...]
BC New Democrats mourn passing of Layton who “humanized” politics
August 22, 2011 by
High profile members of the NDP here in BC are reacting with sadness after news of the death of Jack Layton. Deputy party leader and Vancouver Member of Parliament Libby Davies says Layton helped bring hope back to Canadian politics.She says she feels a tremendous sense of loss and that the NDP Leader "humanized" politics with his enthusiasm and … [Read more...]
Penner steps down as AG, to retire from politics
August 18, 2011 by
Barry Penner has issued a news release explaining that he wants to spend more time with his family, including his baby daughter. Penner was first elected in 1996 as a member of the Liberals, which ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
