Monthly Archives: October 2009
B.C. Liberals Continue Their Failure to Protect Wild Salmon
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – The escape of 40,000 Atlantic salmon from a fish farm in the Broughton Archipelago highlights the B.C. Liberals’ failure to protect wild salmon stocks, say the New Democrats.
Filed under environment, fisheries, press release
BC Liberals’ HST Could Cost Over 10,000 Tourism Jobs, CoTA Confirms
RURAL TOURISM HIT HARD VICTORIA – “The B.C. Liberals’ HST betrayal could mean 10,000 tourism jobs lost and up to $545 million in revenue lost,” said New Democrat tourism critic Spencer Herbert.
Filed under economy, press release
Who is Covering the Tab for Liberals’ Olympics Tickets?
Will MLAs be taking a free ride to the Games? Prince Rupert– British Columbians have the right to know if they will be footing the bill for BC Liberal MLAs to watch coveted Olympic events from a luxury suite during … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, social issues
Hansard: Rainforest Protection and Oil Tanker Traffic in B.C.
Hansard October 20, 2009 G. Coons: The rain forest coast of British Columbia is the largest remaining intact temperate rain forest left in the world. While it is often the beauty of our rain forest which captivates visitors, it is … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, transportation
BC Children’s Minister Sacks Disabled Kids Program Advisors
B.C. Children’s Minister Mary Polak faced a new round of criticism yesterday for sacking the senior advisers to two programs that help disabled children.
Filed under child care, Community, education, Reported Elsewhere, rural bc, social issues
BC Liberals Cut to Infant Development Program Hurts Children and Families Living in the North – Coons
VICTORIA – The BC Liberals’ decision to cut the Infant Development Program will hurt families who have children with disabilities, especially those living in First Nations communities and in remote areas said New Democrat Gary Coons today.
Filed under child care, economy, education, press release, rural bc
BC Children’s Minister Sacks Disabled Kids Program Advisors
B.C. Children’s Minister Mary Polak faced a new round of criticism yesterday for sacking the senior advisers to two programs that help disabled children. Already under attack for autism cuts, Polak plans to terminate the provincial adviser to the supported … Continue reading
Filed under child care, Community, economy, Reported Elsewhere
Update: First Nations, Politicians and Enbridge Respond to Accident in Douglas Channel
An incident involving a 187-metre bulk freighter traveling between Vancouver and Kitimat last weekend shows why the northwest should be leery of allowing tanker traffic in north coast waters, says Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen.