April 26, 2024

Premier’s new press secretary downplays BC Rail scandal memo

Nothing to see here. That appears to be the message from the premier's incoming press secretary about a recently-unearthed memo signed by Dave Basi, one of the men who pleaded guilty in the B.C. Rail scandal. Basi claims in the memo, signed before the 2003 raid on the legislature, that fellow accused Bobby Virk allegedly told him that Christy … [Read more...]

Another Press Secretary to get out the Liberal message

The NDP says Premier Christy Clark doesn't need another high priced communications official in her office. Caucus Chair Shane Simpson says Clark's hiring of Mike Morton as her new press secretary reflects an office in chaos, "One day they're moving to the right and they're bringing in people like Sara MacIntyre and Ken Boessenkool in to be the … [Read more...]

NDP is taking issue with the location of today’s HST press conference

The NDP finance critic is wondering why new HST transition rules for BC's homebuilding industry had to be unveiled at a hotel.Bruce Ralston says that's a clear waste of taxpayers' money. "This is a government that claims there's no money for anything and they're shutting down spending, yet they're holding this news conference in a … [Read more...]

Bond 23: The “Skyfall” Press Conference

It's official, "Skyfall" is the name of the upcoming 23rd James Bond film and the third to star actor Daniel Craig in the role. The announcement was made at a press conference in London just moments ago where Craig, director Sam Mendes, Dame Judi Dench, and producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli were on hand to announce the start of … [Read more...]