BC Politics
Abbott blames teachers' union, hints at legislation
By February 10, 2012 12:53 pm 7 commentsEducation Minister George Abbott stated the government's case against the teacher's union in an editorial today, pouring scorn on the union for "steadfastly (refusing) to accept British Columbia's economic and financial reality," and hinting at legislation if a fact-finding mission rules bargaining is at an impasse. Read more…
Vancouver theatre runs down curtain on section of BC's outdated liquor laws
By February 9, 2012 01:07 pm 3 commentsVANCOUVER - An East Vancouver movie theatre has landed the winning punch in a David and Goliath battle that pitted the theatre's future against B.C.'s antiquated liquor licensing laws. Read more…
Filed inBC Premier Clark to replace throne speech with radio appearance
By February 9, 2012 12:01 pm 17 commentsWith no throne speech scheduled, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark will instead make a 90-minute appearance on the Vancouver radio station where she used to work. Read more…
Filed inNew jail unlikely to reduce Aboriginal incarceration: criminologist
By February 8, 2012 03:30 pm 5 commentsOsoyoos Indian Band Chief Clarence Louie suggested earlier this week that hosting a new prison on the First Nation's land is going to help reduce the over representation of Aboriginal people in the corrections system.
But Simon Fraser University criminology professor Neil Boyd said he thinks that's an unlikely result of building the new jail. Read more…
BC justice system review is more talk when action needed, say critics
By February 8, 2012 01:00 pm 1 commentsOpponents panned British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's announcement this morning of a review of the justice system. Read more…
Enviros want BC premier to protect more of Great Bear sooner
By February 7, 2012 03:36 pm 3 commentsThree environmental groups are calling on British Columbia Premier Christy Clark to accelerate protection of the Great Bear Rainforest on the province's northwest coast. Read more…
BC Hydro urges Clark to follow 'self-sufficiency' shift by halting private river projects
By February 7, 2012 10:30 am 2 commentsThe union representing workers at BC Hydro today publicly approved of Premier Christy Clark's downgrading of how much power generation capacity is needed to meet "self-sufficiency" for B.C., saying the old framework was "a significant factor in Hydro's current financial problems." But COPE Local 378 wants the B.C. government to go further by cancelling a number of proposed private run-of-river power generation projects. Read more…
MLA vows to fight BC plan to use farm land for foreign trade zone
By February 6, 2012 05:00 pm 3 commentsThe British Columbia government is likely eyeing precious agricultural land in the Lower Mainland for one of two proposed foreign trade zones, said independent Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. Read more…
BC Hydro being run like a 'Ponzi scheme,' says union
By February 1, 2012 03:03 pm 8 commentsLow rates and hidden costs are turning BC Hydro into a "Ponzi scheme," says the union representing the company's office workers.
In an ongoing dispute over electricity rate changes proposed by the crown corporation last November, the Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union, Local 378, says that BC Hydro is using an accounting slight-of-hand to mask the real financial toll of unrealistically low electricity prices. Read more…
Filed inPoll finds Dix seen as best choice for premier for first time
By February 1, 2012 12:50 pm 11 commentsMore British Columbians believe New Democratic Party Leader Adrian Dix would make the best premier than believe Premier Christy Clark would, according to an Angus Reid Public Opinion poll released today. Read more…
Filed inInequality growing here and across Canada: BC Stats
By January 31, 2012 03:50 pm 7 commentsB.C.'s income gap has been growing for 15 years, says B.C. Statistics in a recent report, and only Alberta has more after-tax income inequality than we do. Read more…
Month on welfare challenge wins more media attention than years as critic
By January 31, 2012 08:00 am 3 commentsSurrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar's effort to live for a month on a welfare-level income of $610 has generated many more headlines than his years as the official opposition's critic on the file ever did. Read more…
Ferry advisory group recommends 25 percent fare cut
By January 27, 2012 03:05 pm 2 commentsNot only should British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. and the B.C. government hold future fare increases to the rate of inflation, they should also roll back earlier increases, says the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs. Read more…
New funding partnership for First Nations schools 'significant': FNESC
By January 27, 2012 01:35 pmA new agreement signed today between B.C. First Nations, and the provincial and federal governments sets the stage for funding parity between public and reserve schools in this province. Read more…
HST limbo creates uncertainty in construction industry for 2012
By January 26, 2012 11:50 am 9 commentsThe 2012 construction season could break the backs of some local building companies in Whistler. The second biggest industry in the resort is in a holding pattern as the death knell sounds out on the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Read more…
Filed inCBC ombudsman finds conflict in reporter's link to Premier Clark's office
By January 20, 2012 05:42 pm 7 commentsCBC's ombudsman has found that British Columbia legislative reporter Stephen Smart's marriage to Premier Christy Clark's deputy press secretary Rebecca Scott puts him in violation of the public broadcaster's journalistic standards and practices. Read more…
Filed inBC has until April 1 to decide on forcing generic drug savings
By January 20, 2012 10:11 am 1 commentsThe British Columbia government is considering its next steps to find savings on generic drugs after failing to reach a resolution with the BC Pharmacy Association and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores. Read more…
BC has spent $125,000 fighting to keep IBM contract secrets
By January 19, 2012 03:35 pmThe British Columbia government has wasted nearly $125,000 on legal bills to keep a contract with IBM secret, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Read more…
Filed inBCTF tables salary demands, drops other proposals
By January 17, 2012 02:16 pm 2 commentsThe BC Teachers' Federation took one step forward, two steps back today when they finally announced their salary demands for contract negotiations, while dropping or reducing other proposals from their bargaining package. Read more…
Filed inPremier Clark's Grey Cup guest list
By January 17, 2012 10:55 am 2 commentsPremier Christy Clark invited an eclectic mix of politicians, aides and charity executives to the exclusive B.C. Place Suite during the 99th Grey Cup on Nov. 27, according to a list obtained by the Tyee through a Freedom of Information request. Read more…
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Cost stops one in 10 Canadians from taking prescribed medicines: study
New B.C. Liberal chief of staff is staunch Tory, signed 'firewall' letter
Canadian coal, oil and petroleum production grew in 2010
Premier Christy Clark shuffles senior staff
Lillooet in search for new mayor and councillor
Northern Gateway hearings on move to Terrace, B.C.
Gaming grant report suggests more funding, giving PACs money directly
Federal fisheries minister visting salmon enhancement projects
Redford, Bacon anti-oil crusaders in Enbridge pipeline drama
Unions, government poised for standoff in B.C.
Paying for nicotine replacement is poor use of public funds, says study
Northern Gateway hearings start in Kitimat on $5.5 billion oil pipeline proposal
EthicalOil.org attacks 'foreigners and their puppets' questioning Northern Gateway pipeline
BC teachers enter fifth month of contract talks with no sign of progress
Right group given wrong oil and gas question, says BC MLA
BC Liberals launch 'RiskyDix' attack ad, website
Control system failed ahead of BC Ferry crash
New BC Ferry slams into loading ramp
Fate of B.C.'s failed drunk drivers to be debated in court after law tossed
CUPE, BCTF, and employer disagree over support worker deal
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Premier Clark says jobs-environment conflict consumes her government
Oil industry fighting for 'weak' BC-style clean fuel law in California
Ministry of Education announces new funding formula
New police investigation boss should look at old cases: Wright
BC gov't can't hide ministers' records from FOI with 'Out of Scope' claims
BC NDP right to look closely at fracking, says enviro lawyer
Conservative hopeful John Martin wanted CBC dismantled, health care scrapped
Columnist John Martin announces bid to run for BC Conservatives
Teachers to rally at Clark's Constituency office today
BC Greens to skip provincial by-elections
Government calls off negotiations on Bills 27/28: BCTF
Major ad company refuses to run anti-coal billboard, says enviro group
BC may not meet balanced budget target, says finance minister
Moms protest end of nurse home visits
Illegal for BC Ferries to add fuel surcharges, says NDP's Coons
BC Ferries hiking fuel surcharges
Barry Penner quitting as MLA for law firm job
Minister Bell explains source of error on gay tourism ban
BC still number one on child poverty, says report
Two-year transition on BC legislative clerks too long, says NDP's Horgan
Ch-ch-ch-changes
Have you noticed all the "game-changing" in the news recently?
Premier Christy Clark's plan to build two liquified natural gas export facilities in B.C.? "Game changer."
Former ICBC president Robyn Allan's damning report on the economic risks of Northern Gateway? "Game changer."
Mitt Romney's new debate coach? The coming Nintendo console? Kickstarter?
All "game-changers," my friends.
Are we on the cusp of some serious status-quo shake-up, or something? This week, count on The Tyee to scope out and debunk the latest game changers -- whatever that means -- here in B.C. and beyond. -- Robyn Smith
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