BC Legislature
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B.C. politicians leave legislature until fallBritish Columbia politicians head to their home ridings after a four-month spring legislature session where health and affordability, among others, were dominant issues.PoliticsJun 2
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Former B.C. legislature clerk to be sentenced July 4 for $1,900 in misspendingThe fraud charge against Craig James was stayed last week because it was related to the same set of evidence involving nearly $1,900 in claims he made for work attire.CrimeMay 26
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B.C. premier grateful ‘very sad chapter’ in legislature history over with Craig James verdictHorgan was speaking to reporters on Thursday, just hours after former clerk Craig James was found guilty of fraud and breach of trust.PoliticsMay 19
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Craig James, former B.C. legislature clerk, guilty of fraud, breach of trustThe former clerk at the B.C. legislative assembly was charged with fraud and breach of trust relating to his claim of a retirement benefit, personal expenses, and a wood splitter.CrimeMay 19
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B.C. Opposition leader aims at NDP’s problem issues of crime, health affordabilityKevin Falcon was elected Liberal leader earlier this year and won a byelection in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding over the weekend.PoliticsMay 4
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While B.C.’s new fiscal plan looks bleak, it’s not as bad as it may first appearIn the fiscal year just ending (it ends March 31), the provincial economy exceeded all expectations and allowed Selina Robinson to push the deficit down to $483 million.CommentaryMar 3
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Crown lacks evidence in proving case against former B.C. legislature clerk, says defenceGavin Cameron says two people still stand by their decisions on Craig James receiving a retirement benefit of $258,000, and two others followed policy in approving his travel expense claims.CrimeMar 3
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‘They’re not alone’: Thousands rally outside B.C. legislature in solidarity with UkraineThe crowd stretched from the B.C. legislature to the edge of the Victoria Harbour, waving signs that said, "Stop the Russian aggression," and "No war, glory to Ukraine."WorldFeb 27
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B.C. cabinet ministers in line for 10 per cent ‘pay raise,’ claims OppositionThe Liberals say Budget 2022 includes a proposed amendment to the Balanced Budget and Ministerial Accountability Act that would give ministers the extra pay despite a deficit.PoliticsFeb 24
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Craig James trial: Lawyer says he didn’t advise B.C. Speaker on clerk’s retirement benefitCraig James has pleaded not guilty to breach of trust and fraud relating to his claim of the $258,000 benefit and other expense claims during his time as a B.C. legislature clerk.CrimeFeb 16
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