The NDP MP for Vancouver Kingsway calls it a strong message expressing the will of Canadians after pro-life motion was defeated in the House of Commons Don Davies says although votes on issues of conscience are difficult to predict he felt it would be defeated going into the vote. "But I was surpised to see a number of the Conservative … [Read more...]
BC Tory leader says no to back room talks to unite the right
August 7, 2012 by
A number of BC Liberals were also in attendance at the annual conservative BBQ in South Surrey on Monday, as they stood in a crowd which included a provincial rival. BC Conservative party leader John Cummins says despite everyone being at the same event there would be no backroom talks to unite the right in this province. "I don't think … [Read more...]
Tory Heritage Minister sticks to his guns on Coast Guard cuts
May 31, 2012 by
BC's highest ranking Conservative MP and Federal Heritage Minister is standing firm on Coast Guard cuts despite widespread criticism. James Moore says the cuts must be taken into context. "If you just say the Kits Coast Guard station is being closed will there be an impact on services the answer would be yes but if you put it into … [Read more...]
Tory leader calls for more Court money
October 31, 2011 by
The leader of the BC Conservative Party is pulling out a right wing staple, crime and punishment, as he rips the government for underfunding Courts. John Cummins says it could bite the BC Liberal Government as they try and bring rioters to justice, "When this does go to Court, will there be sufficient Judges, will there be an appropriate number of … [Read more...]
Rally against Tory Omnibus Bill
October 11, 2011 by
The Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users is speaking out about the Conservative Government's proposed Omnibus Crime Bill. VANDU's Aiyannas Ormond says the legislation would only send more people to prison, while the government could be spending money on housing and education, "They play well as political rhetoric and certainly, the Conservatives … [Read more...]
BC Tory boss mystified by Clark election decision
August 31, 2011 by
The Leader of the BC Conservative Party is disappointed there will be no fall election. John Cummins says his party was prepared and anticipating a fall election and was clearly surprised by the Premier's decision, "Well, I guess I am as mystified as the rest of British Columbia. When Christy was elected Leader of the Liberal Party she said … [Read more...]
Tory takes aim at NDP equity policy
August 9, 2011 by
B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Cummins criticized the B.C. NDP’s equity policy as "anti-democratic," arguing it excludes some people from joining the political ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
