NDP Government

• CEO pledges BC Ferries will do better, but admits company ‘running thin right now’

  Nicholas Jiminez says he's confident BC Ferries can meet its scheduled service levels this summer, but admits the company is tight on staffing and could stay that way for years.

  Politics

  Jul 5, 2023
  
• Manitoba NDP leader promises more critical mineral development

  Manitoba's Opposition NDP leader says he would work to boost critical mineral development if he becomes premier in October.

  Politics

  May 23, 2023
  
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• B.C.’s pandemic response showed ‘resilience,’ can improve on preparedness, transparency: Report

  The report found B.C. was unprepared, but showed "resilience, balance, and nimbleness" in its response. It also identified a number of key areas where the response needs work.

  Health

  Dec 2, 2022
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• David Eby sworn in as British Columbia’s 37th premier

  Eby comes into the job while the province faces challenges on many fronts including the health care system, the global economy, and managing public safety.

  Politics

  Nov 17, 2022
• COVID recovery and child care are Opposition targets as B.C. legislature returns

  The COVID-19 pandemic and the British Columbia government's economic recovery plans are expected to be key issues in legislature as politicians return for the fall sitting.

  Environment

  Oct 3, 2021
• Premier John Horgan grappling with who will be in his cabinet

  Premier John Horgan is in the midst of building a new cabinet that will have gender equality and representation across regions.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2020
• Horgan hopes to bring back legislature next month to pass COVID-19 supports

  Bringing the MLAs back would allow the NDP's new majority government to make good on the party's campaign pledge to start handing out $1,000 in COVID-19 assistance.

  Politics

  Nov 9, 2020
• Vancouver mayor ‘gobsmacked’ at cut in COVID-19 funding amid budget crunch

  Kennedy Stewart said Wednesday the city was banking on a cash infusion of about $60 million. Instead, it will get $16 million.

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2020
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• Alberta pilot program for tough-to-treat opioid users set to end March 2021

  The Injectable Opioid Agonist Treatment grant initially funded by the former NDP government is slated to come to an end in March 2021.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2020
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• ANALYSIS: This B.C. NDP government is tougher than the last. No-fault insurance is more proof

  This NDP government has proven itself to be far tougher than the last time the party was in power in the 1990s, Keith Baldrey writes.

  Commentary

  Feb 7, 2020