Category Archives: press release
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 Liberals’ Boosting of Coastal Drilling a Dangerous Sign
For Immediate Release Sept. 22, 2009 VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals’ post-election renewed push to lift the ban on coastal oil drilling shows their environmental promises during the campaign were nothing more than hot air, say New Democrats. “It’s environmental hypocrisy … Continue reading
Filed under economy, energy, environment, press release
BC Liberals’ Budget Deception Means Uncertainty for Many Local Community Groups
For Immediate Release September 7, 2009 VANCOUVER— In an effort to cover up their pre-election budget deception, the B.C. Liberals have created chaos and confusion for thousands of community groups across the province that depend on gaming grants, New Democrat … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc
Coons Supports Federal Call for Fisheries Committee Meetings in BC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2009 Cullen: Fisheries Committee Must Hold Hearings in BC OTTAWA – New Democrats Peter Julian and Nathan Cullen are calling for the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to hold Pacific Salmon season post-mortem hearings … Continue reading
Filed under economy, environment, fisheries, press release
Campbell Government Continues to Ignore Needs of Low-Income Residents of BC
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government should be ashamed now that British Columbia has the lowest minimum wage in the country, New Democrats said today. As of September 1, B.C. now has the distinction of having the … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc, social issues
Coons Comments on Provincial Budget
For immediate release Today’s budget is built on BC Liberal deception and incompetence. It’s a “tax and cut” budget that will surely hit the lower and middle class especially those that live in the north and rural areas. It highlights … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, environment, health care, press release
BC Liberals Missing in Action on Salmon Stock Disaster, Action Plan Needed Says Coons
For Immediate Release Aug. 21, 2009 VICTORIA — The revelation of the severe collapse of sockeye salmon returns on the Fraser River and elsewhere is a reminder of the B.C. Liberals’ mishandling of and disinterest in protecting a sustainable … Continue reading
Filed under press release
Million-Dollar Compensation for CEO Proves Lack of Accountability at B.C. Ferries
VICTORIA – Media reports that B.C. Ferries CEO David Hahn received one million dollars in total compensation last year is more proof of why accountability needs to be returned to our ferry system, the Official Opposition said today.
Filed under ferries, press release, transportation
Northwest MLAs and MP Travel Proposed Oil Supertanker Route
United federal-provincial voice opposing Enbridge pipeline project HAZELTON — An historic first meeting between all currently elected provincial and federal representatives in northwest BC took place in Hartley Bay on the traditional territories of the Gitga’at First Nation July 20 … Continue reading
Filed under environment, First Nations, press release, rural bc, transportation
Campbell Government Cuts to Student Aid Will Hurt Northerners, says Coons
Bursaries for students pursuing health careers among programs getting axed PRINCE RUPERT— The fact that the Campbell government has slashed the budget for student aid by $12 million will hurt northern students says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “It costs … Continue reading
Filed under economy, education, press release, rural bc