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Looking back at British Columbia’s top political stories of 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
From spending scandals to byelections to Daylight Saving Time, here’s a look at the top political stories in B.C. in 2019. Continue reading
Speaker of B.C. legislature says legal bills in spending scandal to climb over $1M
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The revelation comes exactly one year after former clerk Craig James and former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz were escorted from the B.C. legislature. Continue reading
Ex-minister loses bid for Newfoundland and Labrador Speaker’s job
Perry Trimper resigned as environment minister in September after the Innu Nation released an audio recording in which he was heard saying the Innu are prone to playing “the race card.” Continue reading
British lawmakers elect Lindsay Hoyle as new speaker after John Bercow’s retirement
Bercow retired last week after a decade as speaker that saw him become a central player in Britain’s Brexit drama. Continue reading
BC Liberal MLA Linda Reid won’t run in next provincial election
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
BC Liberal MLA Linda Reid has announced she will not be running the next election. Continue reading
Scheer damaged Speaker’s office by re-entering partisan politics, May alleges
Green Leader Elizabeth May says it was wrong of Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer to go back into partisan politics after serving as Speaker, arguing it damages the institution. Continue reading
Speakers office rejects idea Carol Bellringer resigned as Auditor General because of their concerns
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The office of the Speaker of the B.C. Legislature is convinced recent disagreements between Speaker Darryl Plecas and Auditor General Carol Bellringer has nothing to do with Bellringer’s resignation. Continue reading
B.C. Speaker’s office under fire for spending $13,000 on 10-city tour to discuss security
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Questions still linger as to why Darryl Plecas’ chief of staff Alan Mullen spent thousands in taxpayer money to travel to 10 different provincial capitals and state legislatures. Continue reading
BC Liberals raise ‘grave concerns’ over Speaker’s actions in cloning hard drives of senior legislature staff
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. legislature has once again descended into a degree of chaos following the actions of Speaker Darryl Plecas. Continue reading
Speaker Darryl Plecas says he ‘should have given more thought’ before making controversial comments
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Legislature Speaker Darryl Plecas says he regrets some of the comments he made in a speech to municipal leaders. Continue reading