The provincial government is taking initial action on its commitment to protect British Columbia’s interests in the face of the proposed expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and increased tanker traffic. At a news conference today, Environment and Climate Change …
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VANCOUVER— In the wake of the tragic death of another party bus passenger in downtown Vancouver this past Saturday night, New Democrat MLA for Vancouver Fairview, George Heyman, is renewing his call for stronger rules on party buses. “The Minister of Transportation …
Clark government finally admits to misconduct and wrongdoing in health researchers firings December 29, 2015
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Report on 2016 Budget Consultations Released
Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has released its report on the 2016 budget consultations. Read the report here: https://www.leg.bc.ca/content/CommitteeDocuments/40th-parliament/4th-session/fgs/reports/PDF/Rpt-FGS-40-4-Report-on-Budget-2016-Consultations-2015-NOV-13.pdf
B.C. Liberal government’s culture of cover-up starts at the top, says NDP Opposition
VICTORIA – New Democrats revealed more evidence that the culture of cover-up and deceit in the B.C. Liberal government starts at the top, and exists throughout the political level of government. “Premier Clark has created and encouraged a culture of …
Alarming MCFD staff shortages putting children at risk
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