B.C. government releases first budget update
British Columbia’s finance minister has hinted that anyone looking for surprises in today’s budget update will likely be disappointed. Continue reading
BC Legislature
BC Liberals remove MLA Darryl Plecas from the party
By Kyle Benning Reporter
BC Liberals remove MLA Darryl Plecas from the party Continue reading
B.C. throne speech 2017: NDP tables its 1st in 16 years
Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Carole James says after 16 years of Liberal rule, the New Democrats are promising to make life better for B.C. residents. Continue reading
Diversity, youth invigorate B.C. NDP caucus
The B.C. legislature will have a noticeably different look when it resumes sitting later this week, as a sea of new faces – 27 of them! — will take their places as rookie MLAs. Continue reading
BC NDP introduce non-confidence motion, setting stage for fall of Clark government
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The stage is set for a Thursday confidence vote and a possible change in B.C.’s government. Continue reading
BC Liberal MLA says he turned down NDP-Green speaker offer three times
One Liberal MLA says the NDP-Green alliance has offered him the speaker’s job three times. Continue reading
Over 100 activists form giant peace symbol in ‘Ban the Bomb’ protests at B.C. legislature
By Kyle Benning Reporter
Protesters flocked to the B.C. legislature demanding the Canadian government, along with other powerhouse countries, take a stand against nuclear weapons. Continue reading
Newly-minted Liberal cabinet ministers will earn about $1,000 extra per week
Christy Clark’s government swore in a 22-member cabinet Monday, including five new faces, all of whom stand to take home a little extra pay before a possible defeat at the hands of the NDP-Green alliance in the coming weeks. Continue reading
B.C. Liberal cabinet sworn in but defeat looms for minority government
Premier Christy Clark and her cabinet will be sworn-in today in what is expected to be a short-lived Liberal government in British Columbia. Continue reading
B.C. premier sticks to rules, isn’t going anywhere
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark says its likely her minority government will be defeated in a confidence motion, but until then she plans to stick to parliamentary rules and retain power. Continue reading
