Premier John Horgan promises by-election in Nanaimo before budget debate
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is expected to call a by-election in British Columbia much sooner than the six months he is allowed under the rules. Continue reading
Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart elected mayor of Vancouver
In a finish that was much closer than many analysts expected, Kennedy Stewart has been elected mayor of Vancouver. Continue reading
Mike Hurley ends political dynasty with mayoral victory in Burnaby
The retired firefighter is the first challenger to topple Derek Corrigan since he was elected in 2002. Continue reading
Surrey election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guide to candidates, issues
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Police investigations, municipal elections and voter fraud all together seem like the perfect script of a Hollywood political thriller — but the people of Surrey are living this script in real life, with the mayoral race wrapping up on Saturday. Continue reading
Vision Vancouver drops council candidate on eve of municipal election
There is disarray at Vision Vancouver just hours before polls open in Vancouver, as the party drops council candidate Wei Qiao Zhang. Continue reading
Vancouver election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guide
It has been the wildest, wackiest Vancouver municipal election in recent memory. Here is a cheat sheet to help you get prepared to vote. Continue reading
B.C. government gets Green support for speculation tax after dropping rate for Canadians from outside B.C.
The B.C. government is caving to demands from the B.C. Green Party in order to get support on the province’s new speculation tax. Continue reading
Marijuana advocate hands out free joints to celebrate legal cannabis at B.C. Legislature
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Dana Larsen spoke to a crowd at the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday of more than 100 people to mark the legalization of recreational marijuana in Canada. Continue reading
‘Legalization doesn’t just begin and end today,’ B.C. public safety minister ready for next steps for legal pot
B.C. has entered the world of legalized recreational marijuana without any major snags. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to bring in speculation tax, employer health tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government has introduced the details around the controversial speculation tax. Continue reading
Baby in the house: Energy Minister Michelle Mungall brings her baby into B.C. Legislature
Energy Minister Michelle Mungall brought her nearly three month old baby Zavier on to the chamber floor for the first time. Continue reading
Victoria mayoral candidates have their say on housing, public consultations
Voters in Victoria are faced with the question: do they want change or are they happy with how things are going? Victoria mayoral candidates weigh in on various issues before Saturday’s municipal election. Continue reading
B.C.’s weed dispensaries advised to shut down by Wednesday if they want to operate legally
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth is advising dispensary owners who hope to legally operate recreational marijuana shops to shut their doors before Wednesday. Continue reading
Delta mayoral candidates have their say on transportation, change at city hall
Delta mayoral candidates answer questions on transportation, housing, a change at city hall and any other important issue they think should be addressed. Continue reading
Mothers Against Drunk Driving renews push for ridesharing in B.C. with cannabis legalization looming
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Advocates are pushing the B.C. government to speed up allowing ridesharing companies because of looming cannabis legalization. Continue reading
