B.C. government open to continuing Trans Mountain fight in court, premier says
B.C. Premier John Horgan says he is ‘disappointed with the decision’ by the federal government to re-approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Continue reading
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BC Liberals raise ‘grave concerns’ over Speaker’s actions in cloning hard drives of senior legislature staff
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. legislature has once again descended into a degree of chaos following the actions of Speaker Darryl Plecas. Continue reading
Reports that casino money laundering dates to 1990s more proof public inquiry is needed: B.C. Greens
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver pointed to Global News reports showing money laundering in B.C. casinos goes back to the NDP governments of the 1990s. Continue reading
‘Not accurate’: Housing minister fires back at Liberal leader over homeless supports in Maple Ridge
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Housing Minister Selina Robinson has written a letter to B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to correct ‘”inaccurate statements” he has made about planned modular housing units in Maple Ridge. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals call out NDP’s ‘hypocrisy’ for broadcasting campaign-style radio ad
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The ad attacks the Opposition while touting the NDP’s accomplishments — something the NDP spent years criticizing the Liberals for doing when the parties’ roles were reversed. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces sweeping changes aimed at quickly clearing highway accident scenes
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The changes allow police to clear an accident before writing a report for crashes with less than $10,000 in damage. Continue reading
‘Insulting’: Alliance of B.C. Students spokesperson on Wilkinson’s student loans comments
Alliance of B.C. Students chairperson Noah Berson called the notion that students don’t have the foresight to take care of their finances “insulting.” Continue reading
Andrew Wilkinson walks back ‘wacky’ renting comments
Pressed to clarify his comments, he admitted some renters would be “miffed” by his remarks. Continue reading
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson accused of being ‘out of touch’ over comments about renters
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Wilkinson said the point he was trying to make is that more needs to be done to address the shortage of rental units in the province. Continue reading
B.C. legislative session kicks off with questions still lingering from Plecas Report
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
MLAs from across the province struggled to get to Victoria after a record-breaking snowfall in the capital region. Continue reading