B.C. NDP

• In B.C., John Horgan could be next to roll the election dice

  The NDP-Green deal says Premier John Horgan will not seek to trigger an election before the next scheduled vote. But Horgan appears dazzled by the opinion polls, says Mike Smyth.

  Commentary

  Sep 15, 2020
• B.C. NDP backs off pledge to get rid of secret ballots for employees looking to unionize

  Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced the first major changes to the province's labour code since 1992 but excluded the secret ballot issue.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2019
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• ‘We aren’t speculators’: Belcarra property owners ask B.C. government for speculation tax exemption

  The speculation tax has been criticized by mayors in Kelowna, Langford and West Kelowna for hurting the local housing market.

  Politics

  Mar 5, 2019
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• B.C. federal riding falls vacant as Trudeau poised to call three byelections

  Trudeau's office has confirmed the prime minister intends to call byelections in those three ridings early this month, with the votes taking place in early February.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2019
• B.C. Liberals name businessman Tony Harris as candidate in upcoming Nanaimo byelection

  The B.C. Liberals have introduced businessman Tony Harris as their candidate in the upcoming provincial by-election in Nanaimo.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2018
• B.C. Liberals accuse NDP MLA of misusing publicly funded office

  The B.C. Liberals are accusing NDP MLA Bowinn Ma of allowing her office to be used for partisan activities connected to the municipal election.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2018
• NDP government attempts at Indigenous ‘consent’ confusing and uncertain

  The NDP government has unveiled its first example of what obtaining the “consent” of First Nations for resource development projects is supposed to look like and things are as confusing and uncertain as ever.

  Politics

  Jun 28, 2018
• BC NDP trying to tackle rising rates at BC Hydro

  The B.C. government is launching a two-phase review in an attempt to reign in rate increases at BC Hydro.

  Money

  Jun 11, 2018
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• Danielle Smith: B.C. Premier John Horgan puts politics above people in pipeline dispute

  Vancouver residents can have lower gasoline prices if they simply allow the Trans Canada pipeline expansion to be built.

  Blogs

  Mar 27, 2018
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• Petition calls on B.C. government to lift luxury car tax off electric vehicles

  The tax targets cars in different price tiers, beginning at $55,000. Most electric vehicles are prices well above that.

  Environment

  Mar 23, 2018