B-C Liberals have replaced Sukh Dhaliwal with a new candidate in Surrey Panorama, but it wasn't without some drama behind the scenes. As Surrey Councillor Marvin Hunt becomes the Liberals new guy in the riding, it turns out it was at the expense of a familiar name. Sources tell CKNW former B-C Conservative Party dissident Doctor Allison Patton was … [Read more...]
Paul Forseth running for B-C Conservatives
March 1, 2013 by
A former Member of Parliament is taking a run at becoming an M-L-A for the B-C Conservative Party in the May election. Paul Forseth will be running in the New Westminster riding. He was elected as an M-P in New West in 1993, 1997 and 2000 -- twice under the Reform Party and once with the Canadian Alliance. Forseth also won as a Conservative … [Read more...]
Clark ‘just delighted’ to have former rival running for Liberals
February 21, 2013 by
Premier Christy Clark rejects any suggestion the Liberals' nomination race in Vancouver-False Creek didn't go her way. The race featured Clark’s friend, Lorne Mayencourt, and former Vancouver mayor Sam Sullivan, who, with 53 per cent of the vote, secured the nomination. An interesting result to political watchers, since Sullivan upset Clark … [Read more...]
Jobs Minister Pat Bell not running for re-election
February 17, 2013 by
BC Jobs Minister Pat Bell says the discovery of a relatively rare type of aneurism has led to his decision to not run for re-election. Bell says the size of the aneurism is now being monitored -- if it grows, he'll have to undergo surgery. He says he needs to turn his mind to his health, and that would take his attention away from responsibilities … [Read more...]
Emotions running high in Surrey courtroom
December 18, 2012 by
The sentencing hearing continues for the woman who has pleaded guilty in the drunk driving death of 22 year old Kassandra Kaulius in Surrey. Tension and angst between two families caught up in the 2011 crash that killed a young woman. Court is hearing from friends and family of Natasha Warren, who has pleaded guilty. Her mother Shelly Warren … [Read more...]
Adam Wingard Helms “Dead Spy Running”
September 17, 2012 by
Adam Wingard, who made a splash at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival with the horror film "You’re Next", is set to direct "Dead Spy Running" for Warner Bros. Pictures says Deadline. Based on the series of novels by Jon Stock, the story follows a young DJ forced to go on the run with a beautiful secret agent assigned to watch him after … [Read more...]
Independent Investigations office up and running
September 10, 2012 by
It's a first for this province. The Provincial Independent Investigations Office has opened its doors for business. The office will investigate police incidents that end in fatalities or serious injury. Richard Rosenthal is the director: "I am required as the chief civilian director at the conclusion of any investigation to determine whether an … [Read more...]
Another high profile Liberal not running next year
September 4, 2012 by
Another big name Liberal says he's not going to run in the next BC election. Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says after nearly 20 years in elected office, it's time to move on--he won't seek re-election next May. Lekstrom was one of the few "big names" left in the Christy Clark cabinet. Lekstrom says it's been an honour to serve the people … [Read more...]
Time is running out for BC teachers
June 21, 2012 by
It's crunch time for mediated contract talks between the Provincial Government and the BC Teachers Federation with a deadline just over one week away but now Victoria is signalling that deadline may be flexible. Mediator Charles Jago has until June 30th to submit his report to Government and Friday is the last scheduled day of meetings between the … [Read more...]
The NDP say time is running out on the bill bringing back the PST
May 7, 2012 by
The NDP are worried time is running out for proper debate on a bill, which has yet to be tabled, over the exit of the HST and return of the PST. Attorney General critic Leonard Krog says the bill must be dealt with by months end, but has yet to be tabled. He says "The HST has to be dealt with in the legislature that is a requirement it … [Read more...]
