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BC NDP would almost shut out opposition in election today: poll
The British Columbia Liberal Party would be reduced to nine seats in the legislature if the provincial election were held today, according to a Forum Research poll. Read more…
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NDP holds Toronto-Danforth by close to 60%
The federal New Democrats won resoundingly in today's Toronto-Danforth by-election, with NDP candidate Craig Scott taking the seat by 59 per cent -- close to the 60 per cent that Jack Layton had gained in last May's federal election. Read more…
Federal Conservatives trail NDP in BC; provincial Conservatives threaten BC Liberals: Poll
New polls show the federal NDP at 40 per cent among B.C. voters, ten points ahead of the Conservatives, while the B.C. Conservatives are seriously weakening Premier Christy Clark's provincial Liberals. Read more…
Christy Clark supporter Harry Bloy resigns from cabinet
The only MLA to support Christy Clark's succesful bid to lead the British Columbia Liberal Party has resigned from cabinet. Read more…
Cabinet minister blames Elections BC for delay on local election changes
The cabinet minister responsible for local government is blaming Elections British Columbia and the recall initiative for the failure to make changes to the running of municipal elections.
But an EBC official said the agency had no qualms about the timing and was ready to do its part. Read more…
Novartis lobbyist worked on NDP health critic's leadership campaign
The Globe and Mail reports that Marcella Munro has registered to lobby New Democratic Party MLAs on behalf of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada, but fails to mention her role in NDP health critic Mike Farnworth's leadership bid. Read more…
British Columbians hold sway in federal NDP race
British Columbia will have a disproportionate role in picking the next leader of the official opposition, according to figures released by the federal New Democratic Party today. Read more…
Ontario bogus call investigation more successful than earlier BC case
Elections Canada's success finding the source of illegal phone calls in Ontario is a reminder the agency abandoned its investigation into a similar incident in British Columbia in 2008. Read more…
Falcon 'not surprised' his supporters have left for BC Conservatives
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said he knows a handful of people who supported his unsuccessful bid to lead the British Columbia Liberal Party have since joined the Conservatives. Read more…
BC Premier Clark to replace throne speech with radio appearance
With 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…
BC justice system review is more talk when action needed, say critics
Opponents panned British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's announcement this morning of a review of the justice system. Read more…
Poll finds Dix seen as best choice for premier for first time
More 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…
Government to repeal law on sending election results before polls close
Web-wise election junkies who share early election results won't be lawbreakers any more, if Parliament approves a new government proposal. Read more…
Premier Christy Clark shuffles senior staff
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark's office grew today with the appointment of former federal Conservative strategist Ken Boessenkool as her chief of staff. Read more…
BC Greens to skip provincial by-elections
The British Columbia Green Party has decided not to run candidates in two coming by-elections, said leader Jane Sterk. Read more…
Barry Penner quitting as MLA for law firm job
The British Columbia legislature has become a little less awesome with the resignation of Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner. Read more…
Former Port Moody mayor to run for BC NDP in by-election
The British Columbia New Democratic Party has announced four-term Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini intends to run for the party in an expected by-election. As recently as August there were rumors the BC Liberals were also trying to recruit him. Read more…
BC preparing to advertise Premier Clark's jobs plan
The British Columbia government is planning an advertising campaign to promote Premier Christy Clark's jobs plan. Read more…
Tories plead guilty, face $52,000 fines in election spending case
The Conservative party and its fundraising body have pleaded guilty and will pay fines over charges of exceeding campaign spending limits in 2006 and failing to report all expenses. Read more…
Liberals vote-splitting talk disrespects voters, says NDP's Dix
While British Columbia Liberals reacted to a new poll by warning against vote splitting, New Democratic Party Leader Adrian Dix said that message is disrespectful to voters. Read more…
