John Horgan
Court to rule Friday if B.C. can limit bitumen in key case for Trans Mountain pipeline
The decision is expected to be crucial for the future of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and Alberta’s efforts to get oilsands crude to overseas markets. Continue reading
Horgan teases twinning of Massey Tunnel, says province could get going ‘quite quickly’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think we can get going on this quite quickly,” said the premier, noting that Metro Vancouver mayors had now agreed on twinning the tunnel as a preferred option. Continue reading
Regulator given 3 months to probe causes of B.C.’s sky-high gas prices
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Utilities Commission will now have the power to compel oil companies to explain prices. Continue reading
Majority of British Columbians say province isn’t doing enough to combat high gas prices: survey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The survey also found seven in 10 people in B.C. support a cap on gas prices. Continue reading
Federal government to ‘co-operate’ fully in B.C. public inquiry into money laundering
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The Federal government is promising support for B.C.’s public inquiry into money laundering but can’t guarantee all federal officials will testify. Continue reading
B.C. among provinces not doing enough for students with disabilities, United Nations says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The UN’s special rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities recently visited Canada and did not like what she found. Continue reading
B.C. government applauded for launching inquiry into money laundering
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West and others who long called for an inquiry say the province did the right thing. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: With public inquiry, NDP government no longer in control of B.C. money-laundering issue
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
For the first time since the NDP came to power, the B.C. government is no longer in control of the money-laundering issue, writes Keith Baldrey. Continue reading
B.C. announces public inquiry into dirty money — what’s the rest of Canada doing?
B.C. has called a public inquiry to examine the billions of dollars being laundered through the province. Here’s how other provinces are responding to similar reports. Continue reading
B.C. government calls public inquiry into money laundering
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has called a public inquiry into money laundering in the province’s economy. Continue reading