COMMENTARY: Will the B.C. NDP government soon face a solid wall of conservatism?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
If Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer forms government it could be a major setback for B.C.-Ottawa relations. Continue reading
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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
Bob Chamberlin nominated as NDP candidate in Nanaimo-Ladysmith byelection
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Chamberlin will now try to keep the riding in the NDP’s hands after MP Sheila Malcolmson left to become a B.C. MLA. Continue reading
Trudeau sets May date for federal byelection in Nanaimo-Ladysmith
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The seat was vacated by NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson after she won the provincial byelection in Nanaimo in January. Continue reading
Poll finds strong support for B.C. speculation tax but little confidence it will help affordability
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Nearly 70 per cent of respondents backed the controversial tax, but only 39 per cent thought the NDP’s tax plans would be effective on affordability. Continue reading
B.C. becomes 1st Canadian province to allow mass timber towers up to 12 storeys: premier
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Horgan says the tall wooden buildings won’t pose a fire hazard. Continue reading
B.C.’s plans to expand civil forfeiture program called unconstitutional
The changes announced Tuesday would shift the onus to a defendant to prove that an asset is not an instrument or proceed of unlawful activity. 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
Few incentives in spending-heavy B.C. budget, global downturn worries business leaders
Businesses credit the government for the budget initiatives that support families and environment programs, but add it should not take business for granted in a darkening economy. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: ‘Stand pat’ budget means no early election call in B.C.
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Tuesday’s provincial budget signals the NDP is in no rush to test the electorate, and the party appears set to govern until the next scheduled election in October of 2021. Continue reading