Monthly Archives: March 2010
NDP VOWS TO FIGHT B.C. LIBERAL HST LEGISLATION
VICTORIA—New Democrat Leader Carole James has vowed her caucus will fight the B.C. Liberal Harmonized Sales Tax legislation, introduced this afternoon in the legislature. “Today’s HST legislation is the ultimate betrayal of the public trust,” said James. “The B.C. Liberals promised … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, press release
B.C. Liberals Cancel Success by 6 Program, Cut Hundreds More Community Programs, Says NDP
VICTORIA — In a short-sighted move that is contrary to the B.C. Liberals’ stated priorities, the government cut off funding this week for Success By 6, spelling the end of the program and hundreds of other programs in more … Continue reading
Filed under Community, education, press release
B.C. Liberals Push Tarsands Pipeline on Anniversary of Exxon Disaster
Premier dismisses widespread opposition by First Nations and local businesses VICTORIA— On the 21st anniversary of the catastrophic Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska, the B.C. Liberal premier expressed support for a pipeline that would see 525,000 barrels per day … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, transportation
Full Inquiry of BC Ferry Sinking Needed: Critics
A criminal trial will not answer all the questions that remain about the sinking of the B.C. ferry Queen of the North four years ago, says provincial NDP transportation critic Gary Coons.
Filed under ferries, Reported Elsewhere, transportation
B.C. Liberals Hike Hydro Rate 29% and Loot ICBC
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are trying to sneak through a 29 per cent electricity rate hike, demanding B.C. Hydro deliver an extra $254 million to government in the next year alone, says MLA Gary Coons.
Filed under Uncategorized