New investigation launched into suspended B.C. legislature sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz
The investigation is not criminal in nature, house speaker Mike Farnworth said, but rather a human resources matter. Continue reading
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B.C. legislature clerk Craig James retires, found to have committed ‘administrative misconduct’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Clerk Craig James has retired after an independent investigation found he committed administrative misconduct. Continue reading
B.C. Speaker Darryl Plecas’ speech to civic politicians ends in jeers after criticizing political leadership
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Speaker made several controversial comments, including praising the leaders of the Hell’s Angels, the Mafia and Donald Trump. Continue reading
B.C. ombudsperson wants better oversight of guards in municipal lockups
It’s an anomaly that guards in municipal detention facilities aren’t under the jurisdiction of an independent agency that can investigate misconduct, Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said. Continue reading
Indigenous students convince B.C. government to change name of provincial park
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
Grade 4 students from the ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Tribal School on Vancouver Island watched as the bill they inspired passed the legislature. Continue reading
B.C. legislature scandal tops list of ‘awards’ for government waste: taxpayers federation
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
B.C. also topped the municipal list thanks to some questionable projects by the Vancouver Park Board and TransLink. Continue reading
Boundary-Similkameen MLA fights to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
BC Liberal MLA Linda Larson has introduced a private member’s bill that would keep British Columbia on Daylight Saving Time if California and Washington does. Continue reading
Embattled legislature staffers respond to Plecas report, maintain innocence
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Clerk of the legislature Craig James and Sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz face accusations of lavish spending on clothing and travel and other financial misfeasance. Continue reading
B.C. government promises to make changes around accountability at legislature
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is vowing to put in place recommendations made by the province’s top watchdogs. Continue reading
BC Liberals have 13-point lead ahead Nanaimo byelection: Mainstreet Research poll
By John Copsey Network news anchor
The BC Liberals have a 13-point lead in the poll that has a margin of error of +/- 3.5 per cent. Continue reading