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B.C. government promises to build 4,900 new affordable rental units
The government has promised to build more than 14,000 affordable rental homes over the next 10 years. Continue reading
‘PR is lit’ or ‘a dog’s breakfast’: Feisty debate on electoral reform offers no clear winner
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Premier John Horgan and Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson made their cases for and against PR in a feisty debate with no clear winner. Continue reading
‘Could go either way’: Poll finds B.C. remains split on proportional representation referendum
By Simon Little Online Journalist
On the eve of a key debate about changing B.C.’s electoral system, a new poll finds voters remain split on the idea. Continue reading
BC NDP MLA Mable Elmore to pay back expenses claimed while on homelessness challenge
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
BC NDP MLA Mable Elmore is paying back a little more than $200 in per diems she collected while taking part in a welfare challenge. Continue reading
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson to step down from federal seat if she wins Nanaimo provincial byelection
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson is seeking the NDP nomination in an upcoming by election to replace Nanaimo mayor elect Leonard Krog. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan promises by-election in Nanaimo before budget debate
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is expected to call a by-election in British Columbia much sooner than the six months he is allowed under the rules. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can the BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Continue reading
Kelowna, Okanagan real estate board still opposing speculation tax
The City of Kelowna says the B.C. government’s proposed speculation tax could have unintended consequences. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Does this LNG megaproject challenge B.C.’s climate targets?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The plan, to be released later this fall, is expected to contain some ambitious targets to reduce B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
Electoral reform debate fizzles in Mission after NDP MLA uninvited from event
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce has backed out of a planned proportional representation debate that was scheduled for Thursday. Continue reading
