Premier Christy Clark is trying to avoid the Surrey casino controversy involving her Gaming Minister, Rich Coleman. Coleman called Surrey councillors prior to council's decision, then criticized Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts and council after they voted to kill the mega-casino proposal in south Surrey. But by the end of last week Coleman was … [Read more...]
Premier says no confusion over Education Plan
January 28, 2013 by
The Premier does not think her government's Education Plan conflicts with another agreement signed between the Teachers Union and the Employer. Premier Christy Clark says her plan to reach a 10-year deal with teachers is a framework for the future. Clark denies it would be moot if the Teachers Union and the Employers group reach a new … [Read more...]
BC Conservatives say Premier is wooing votes with Bollywood show
January 25, 2013 by
The leader of the BC Conservative Party is accusing the Premier of using the Times of India Awards show as a deliberate vote getting strategy. John Cummins says Premier Christy Clark is looking to copy what happened in the last Ontario election. "The Dalton McGuinty government using that as a springboard to garnering more votes out of the … [Read more...]
Premier standing firm on tax breaks for movie industry
January 23, 2013 by
B-C'S Premier remains firm on her stance for tax breaks for filmmakers, and is taking shots at the opposition leader for not being clear on where he stands. Four thousand people turned up at a rally last night in to try and save the BC film industry. But Christy Clark stands strong: she will not increase tax incentives. "I've been really … [Read more...]
NDP candidate accuses Premier of going Bollywood while ignoring BC film and gaming sectors
January 22, 2013 by
The NDP candidate for Vancouver False Creek is giving the Premier a big thumbs down for shelling out millions of dollars to host the Times of India film awards. Gaming industry insider Matt Toner says there is no question the money could have been better spent elsewhere. "And we are kind of insourcing an awards ceremony as kind of a bandaid to … [Read more...]
The Premier continues campaign against Kits Coast Guard Base closing
January 21, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark dropped by the Jericho Sailing Centre to discuss the closing of the Kits Coast Guard base, and she brought a check with her. Jericho Sailing Centre GM Mike Cotter says the premier, while opposing the closing of Kits base, didn't say how the province is taking the issue up with Ottawa. "She couldn't give me any … [Read more...]
Premier goes online to try and save Kits Coast Guard
January 18, 2013 by
The Premier has taken to Youtube to denounce the Federal Government decision to close the Kitsilano Coast Guard Base. In the video Christy Clark calls the decision 'disappointing" and adds response times will increase threatening the safety of those in harbour. Clark also says the new inshore rescue boat in Stanley Park still leaves … [Read more...]
Premier gives the NDP a thrashing
January 18, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark ripped in to the opposition New Democrats in a fiery speech in Victoria today. "So i wanna be really clear with British Columbians about where I stand." And Clark told a forestry conference that clarity does not apply to the NDP, which said this week its policy on log exports will be fleshed out after it wins a … [Read more...]
Premier stands behind Alberta fundraiser
January 18, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark is making no apologies for a BC Liberal fundraiser in Alberta this week---even if backers of the controversial Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline were on hand. "Enbridge has donated to the new democrats as you know, i think there are interests in Calgary and Toronto and outside the province that have made donations to … [Read more...]
Developing: Premier hopes Auditor General will stay on
January 16, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark says the process of selecting an Auditor General must be changed. But it's not clear if that means the current auditor will keep his job. In her first news conference of the year, Clark says the current process of choosing the Auditor-General is profoundly flawed. That process sees an all-party committee appoint an auditor for … [Read more...]
