BC Politics
BC snuffs out AirCare test program
By May 25, 2012 10:21 am 11 commentsThe BC government is shifting gears on the AirCare program with a plan to phase out tailpipe testing of light cars and trucks at the end of 2014 in favour of focusing on heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Read more…
Hundreds at Vancouver rally to support Quebec students
By May 22, 2012 07:07 pm 5 commentsOver 200 protestors stood in solidarity with Quebec students at a rally in downtown Vancouver to mark the 100th day of students' protest in Montreal. Read more…
Filed inDave Barrett, Kim Campbell named to Order of BC
By May 18, 2012 04:20 pm 16 commentsRetired politician and social worker Dave Barrett was named to the Order of B.C. yesterday, along with Kim Campbell and 12 others. Read more…
Filed inUnion cites safety risk as marine centres slated for closure, including BC
By May 18, 2012 10:30 am 5 commentsVANCOUVER - Several marine communication centres across Canada, including three in British Columbia and two in Quebec, are being closed by the federal government. Read more…
Filed inTheft of giant cedar prompts call for increased park policing
By May 17, 2012 05:50 pm 13 commentsThe recent theft of an 800-year-old red cedar from Carmanah Walbarn Provincial Park sparked members of the Vancouver Island Wilderness Committee to call for more funding to hire park rangers. Read more…
Filed inBC committee crosses Clark on cosmetic pesticide ban
By May 17, 2012 12:27 pm 9 commentsA year ago British Columbia Premier Christy Clark promised a province-wide ban on the cosmetic use of pesticides. But now the government majority on the bi-partisan committee she appointed on the topic has recommended against such a ban. Read more…
BC's move away from open government puzzling, says advocate
By May 17, 2012 11:10 am 3 commentsRemoving a proactive disclosure requirement for the BC Ferry Commissioner is a puzzling step from a minister and government who say they believe in open government, said Vincent Gogolek, the executive director of the Freedom of Information and Privacy Association. Read more…
COPE calls for MLA meeting on adult education
By May 16, 2012 12:08 pm 5 comments*Updated* The Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) wants Vancouver MLAs to sit down with the Vancouver School Board to discuss the necessity of fully funding adult education in the district. Read more…
Filed inReporters will remain free to report on animal disease outbreaks: minister
By May 15, 2012 03:45 pm 1 commentsThe British Columbia government has no intention of restricting journalists from reporting on disease outbreaks on farms, said Agriculture Minister Don McRae. Read more…
Commissioner wrong that ferry secrecy is a step backward, says minister
By May 15, 2012 02:00 pm 1 commentsTransportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom said he disagrees with British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner that the province is taking a step backwards on its open government initiative with changes included in a bill amending the Coastal Ferry Act. Read more…
Filed inBC returns to 'better-stupid' PST next April: finance minister
By May 14, 2012 03:55 pm 16 commentsVICTORIA - B.C.'s finance minister introduced a new-and-improved provincial sales tax Monday to replace the harmonized tax that was defeated in last year's fractious referendum, but he acknowledged he's still not a fan. Read more…
Filed inNo point puzzling over past, except 1990s: Premier Clark
By May 11, 2012 05:53 pm 25 commentsIt's important to govern British Columbia by looking forward instead of backwards, unless it's a matter of reminding people about the 1990s, said Premier Christy Clark. Read more…
Filed inBC Supreme Court upholds BC Ferries union exclusions
By May 11, 2012 11:18 am 11 commentsA British Columbia Supreme Court judge this week dismissed a B.C. Ferry and Marine Workers' Union application for a judicial review of a Labour Relations Board decision. Read more…
BC Liberals used taxpayer resources to bash opposition: NDP
By May 10, 2012 03:05 pm 7 commentsThe British Columbia government is using taxpayer resources for partisan BC Liberal political purposes, said NDP House Leader John Horgan. Read more…
BC aims to slow skyrocketing ferry fares
By May 9, 2012 04:09 pm 10 commentsThe British Columbia government today introduced changes and provided money aimed at slowing the increase in fares on BC Ferries. Read more…
Despite polling, Falcon rules out leading coalition
By May 8, 2012 05:46 pm 10 commentsDeputy premier and finance minister Kevin Falcon said he was surprised to hear a polling company is testing public opinion on him as one of three possibilities to lead a "free enterprise coalition" in British Columbia. Read more…
Filed inPoll testing support for BC coalition under various leaders
By May 8, 2012 10:15 am 11 commentsSomebody is polling to test how much support there might be for a "Free Enterprise Coalition" in British Columbia under three different leaders. Read more…
Filed inForcing bodily fluid samples is an unnecessary intrusion: commissioner
By May 3, 2012 06:08 pm 4 commentsBritish Columbia's information and privacy commissioner, Elizabeth Denham, has panned a third piece of government legislation this week. Read more…
Clark's deal with feds costs BC taxpayers $154M a year: Schreck
By May 3, 2012 05:34 pm 2 commentsPremier Christy Clark's claim that she'd cut a good deal for British Columbians regarding changes to the federal government's transfer payments for health care doesn't pan out according to political analyst and former NDP David Schreck. Read more…
Filed inBC commissioner critical of animal health secrecy measures
By May 3, 2012 04:28 pmInformation and privacy commissioner Elizabeth Denham has sent her second letter this week criticizing a British Columbia government bill. Read more…
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Another change in BC Premier Christy Clark's office
BC makes another attempt to restrict election advertising
Taseko asked Minister Kent to restrict First Nations' role in mine review
Drug bill includes personal information grab: advocate
National forestry organization urges caution on BC land use changes
Northern mayors warn Burns Lake timber solution may harm their communities
BCTF responds to School Act, union expulsions
As feds 'sell' CETA, BC's Bell says he can't talk about trade agreement
Teachers who volunteer will be protected from union says minister
Metro Vancouver living wage rises due to soaring housing and child care costs
Ministry announces changes to School Act
Despite safety concerns, BC Ferries paying bonuses for keeping schedule
It will take a year to lower generic drug prices, says BC health minister
ICBC union members vent frustration in strike vote
New law will save government money on drugs, says minister
Sawdust may be factor in two mill explosions, says minister
Milling mountain pine beetle wood may pose fire risk
BCTF win one, lose one in contract dispute
Clark open doors to keep out NDP after byelection defeats
NDP first, Libs second, Cons third in two BC by-elections
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Results in two BC by-elections on their way
Twittersphere tracks BC by-elections
Minister for BC Ferries 'unaware' of severe staffing challenge
BC expects to save money by paying for anti-smoking products
BC justice minister declines to release estimate of crime bill costs
Hotel picket against Rocky Mountaineer replacement workers continues today, says picketer
Cheakamus Community Forest to sell carbon credits
Kinder Morgan plans major expansion of pipeline to Vancouver
Exclusion of engineers from BC Ferries union creating 'severe challenge'
Local Subway franchise gets 'Bad Boss' award
Groups boycott Missing Women's Inquiry's second phase
Whistler council stands up to northern pipeline project
Controversy around process, staff drowns out testimony at Pickton inquiry
BCTF asks LRB to cancel mediator's appointment
BC Libs' 2011 donations double NDP's, 42 times Conservatives'
Critics question carbon tax grants for greenhouse sector
Company amassing options on protected Delta farmland
Northern Gateway pipeline hearings begin in Bella Bella, 1.5-days late
Heiltsuk statement: Protest in Bella Bella was 'very respectful'
Education Ministry adds strike savings to learning fund
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