Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party have launched what they call an unprecedented campaign to gather input from all British Columbians on policies to take into next year's election. Clark has posted a seven-minute video on the party's website soliciting ideas on everything from public sector wages to senate reform, education and a name … [Read more...]
Voters in two BC ridings casting ballots today
April 19, 2012 by
Voters in two BC ridings are casting ballots in provincial by-elections today. Polling stations in Port Moody-Coquitlam and Chilliwack-Hope have been open since eight this morning. Elections BC spokesperson Don Main said turnout has been steady, but not overwhelming. "I haven't had any reports of line-ups, other than there are people that are … [Read more...]
B.C. civic polls expected to draw few voters
November 14, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Polls for about 250 civic bodies open this Saturday, giving British Columbians the opportunity to choose who will fill more than 1,600 offices including mayor, council and school board trustee.From cities grappling with Occupy encampments, to covering costs for a new rapid transit system in the Lower Mainland, local hopefuls are … [Read more...]
HST results a toss-up as voters weigh in
August 12, 2011 by
Elections BC announced Thursday that more than 1.6 million registered voters turned in their mail-in referendum by last Friday’s deadline. That’s just more than half - 52.6 per cent - ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Vancouver voters leaning farther left, poll finds
August 2, 2011 by
Vancouver City Mayor, Gregor Robertson, along with other dignitaries arrive at the site of a ground breaking ceremony for the eight and largest of the 14 city sites designated for supportive housing ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
