Constituency Office overflowing with parent and teacher participants New Westminster – MLA Judy Darcy and School Board Chair Jonina Campbell hosted a budget workshop Tuesday night to discuss public education in New Westminster and guide participants through the process of …
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New Democrats urging the public to voice concerns regarding Societies Act changes
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats have been urging the public to voice their concerns regarding the Liberal government’s proposed changes to the Societies Act which could silence non-government organizations, and tie them up in court battles. New Democrat spokesperson for …
Throne speech amendments won’t fix Liberal failures
VICTORIA – Parliamentary maneuvers will do nothing to get B.C. closer to an LNG industry that meets our needs, say B.C.’s New Democrats. Green member of the legislature Andrew Weaver has proposed an amendment to the government’s Throne Speech that …
Liberals trying to cover up their role in Mount Polley environmental disaster
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government needs to take responsibility for deregulation that led to the disastrous Mount Polley tailings pond failure, New Democrats said in the legislature today. “The B.C. Liberals have deregulated this industry, cutting mine inspections in …
Jim Sinclair’s union movement has been for everyone: BC New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrat Official Opposition Leader John Horgan and New Democrat spokesperson for labour Shane Simpson paid tribute to Jim Sinclair, who has announced he will not seek re-election as President of the BC Federation of Labour. “Jim Sinclair’s …
Affordability a challenge for B.C. foster families
VICTORIA – On Oct. 7, 2014, New Democrat spokesperson for children and family development, Doug Donaldson, gave the following statement in the house in recognition of Foster Family Month: “If you know people in your communities who open up their …
Premier failing to deliver on promises of jobs, LNG bonanza: New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrats took Premier Christy Clark to task in the legislature over her failure to deliver on empty promises of jobs and windfall profits from LNG. “Christy Clark knows what people want to hear, and even sounds sincere …
Health researchers fired and shamed by Liberals deserve answers
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats challenged Premier Clark and the B.C. Liberals to explain why the government went to such extraordinary lengths to embarrass, humiliate and shame eight dedicated health researchers. “These researchers and their families deserve far better than …
Christy Clark abandons LNG commitments in Throne Speech
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark backed down on every major commitment she has made around LNG in today’s Throne Speech, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “It’s hard to take Christy Clark at her word any more. She knows what …
B.C.’s teachers deserve our thanks on World Teachers’ Day
29 VICTORIA – Teachers across British Columbia and in more than 100 countries around the world celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 each year. “This year, more than ever, we thank our public school teachers for standing up for …