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B.C. Premier says no ‘majority rule’ needed for Indigenous support of Trans Mountain expansion
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Squamish First Nation has been one of the most vocal opponents of the the pipeline expansion. Horgan says their views as a nation need to be respected. Continue reading
BC NDP looks to build 14,000 affordable rentals for just under $2 billion over 10 years
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan: “There is a clamouring for more family-appropriate housing in locations that make sense for families and we are going to shape the program towards that.” Continue reading
B.C. government to file Trans Mountain reference case by April 30
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government will be filing a reference case in connection to the dispute over the Kinder Morgan pipeline by April 30. Alberta’s energy minister calls it continued “political games.” Continue reading
Support for the Trans Mountain expansion grows amidst pipeline dispute
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The new poll found 54 per cent of those asked in B.C. are in favour of the project, while 38 per cent are opposed. Continue reading
A 4-year-old was ‘growling like a dog.’ A B.C. naturopath’s cure? Rabid dog saliva
“It does sound crazy, I completely agree,” the naturopath said. Continue reading
B.C. legislation would allow ICBC to cancel driver’s licence for unpaid child support
The B.C. government has introduced new legislation that would allow ICBC to cancel the driver’s licence of someone who owes more than $3,000 in child support payments. Continue reading
B.C. Attorney General calls new Alberta pipeline legislation a ‘bluff’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Attorney General David Eby says Alberta legislation to restrict the flow of oil outside the province is a ‘bluff’ that wouldn’t survive a court challenge. Continue reading
British Columbia looking at potential legal action against Alberta over oil restriction bill
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The British Columbia government is considering legal action against the province of Alberta after it introduced legislation that would allow them to restrict the flow of oil and gas. Continue reading
Indigenous leaders in B.C. say PM Trudeau has ‘failed’ to protect their interests
Prominent Indigenous leaders in British Columbia say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ‘failed’ to protect the rights of indigenous people in the province. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline battle continues, B.C. still plans on going ahead with legal case
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says his government is still strongly opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline twinning and will continue on with a reference case to determine if the province has the jurisdictional right to stop the project. Continue reading
Pipeline meeting ‘not something’ PM would have tried with Quebec: Mulcair
Former federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would never treat Quebec the way he is treating British Columbia in the ongoing battle over pipeline. Continue reading
Coquitlam is B.C.’s first community to receive HousingHub money to build 75 units
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
“The province is backstopping the start and a developer will build it,” said B.C. Premier John Horgan. Continue reading
NDP MP calls on Ottawa to investigate drug companies selling opioids
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Vancouver Kingsway MP Don Davies says Ottawa should immediately launch an investigation into whether pharmaceutical companies properly informed users of the addictive qualities of some drugs, including opioids. Continue reading
B.C. still not ready with reference question for courts on Trans Mountain pipeline
The British Columbia government is still not able to put a timeline on when a legal reference question will be presented to the courts on the Trans Mountain pipeline. Continue reading
Washington state police hoping to crack 30 year cold case involving Vancouver Island sweethearts
More than 30 years after the disappearance of Vancouver Island residents Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, authorities in Washington state have released new images that they believe could help identify the person who killed them. Continue reading
