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“I would maybe not hazard a guess” and other highlights from Lorne Doerkson’s latest detail-free announcement
The Interim Conservative Leader convened reporters today to roll out another series of vague promises while dodging questions and denying follow-ups.
Even Doerkson’s secret letter to trial lawyers contained more details than the economic plan he announced today.
He provided:
No...
Statement from David Eby, BC NDP Leader, marking three years since the October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israelis
Three years ago, Hamas carried out a terrorist attack against Israel that killed close to 1,200 people, the deadliest attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust.
These were innocent Israelis just enjoying their lives. The grief and hurt from October 7 remain an open wound. We mourn the lives lost that day and...
BC NDP to double funding for public libraries
COURTENAY – BC NDP candidates Will Cole-Hamilton, Sara Lopez and Christine Boyle announced today that a re-elected BC NDP government will permanently double provincial funding for B.C.’s public libraries, from $14 million to $28 million a year.
“As families are squeezed by rising costs,...
Doerkson owes British Columbians answers on his secret car insurance scheme
Yesterday, Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson tried to claim “there's been no promises made by me at all” on car insurance.
But his own signature on a letter to personal injury lawyers tells a different story, specifically committing to overhauling BC’s car insurance system within a...
Eby to support small businesses through the trade war
While Conservatives will cost you, BC NDP will protect local job creators
SURREY – Small businesses impacted by U.S. tariffs will be eligible for interest-free loans to help them get through Trump’s trade war under David Eby’s plan. The BC NDP will also introduce a new tax credit for businesses that...
Doerkson lies about his secret commitments to personal injury lawyers
Earlier today, MoveUP released a letter signed by Lorne Doerkson and sent to the BC Trial Lawyers association, the organization representing personal injury lawyers who previously worked on ICBC...
Eby denounces Doerkson's secret deal that would double car insurance rates
Moments ago, David Eby denounced the agreement that Lorne Doerkson made with the trial lawyers that would impact car insurance. The letter, signed by Doerkson on September 29th, was released by MoveUP earlier this morning and is available...
Getting care sooner: Eby will cut wait times, add new diagnostic equipment
Healthcare would “take the brunt” of Conservative cuts, leave patients waiting longer for care
COQUITLAM – Patients will get scans and surgeries sooner under David Eby’s plan to reduce wait times, which adds eight new MRI machines, 10 CT scanners, and introduces coordinated regional surgical waitlists...
BC NDP commits to Jewish community security and summit to confront organized hate
VICTORIA —Today the BC NDP committed to fund new security measures to protect the Jewish community in British Columbia and lead a coordinated response to the growing threat posed by white nationalism.
A BC NDP government would provide $500,000 yearly to the Western Jewish Community Security...
Doerkson restricting media questions on his magic math
Eby responds to Doerkson’s “really dishonest” attempt to hide healthcare cuts
British Columbians simply can’t believe Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s impossible math.
Doerkson has said previously that he won’t raise additional revenue for the government, and he won’t back down...
David Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniors
BC NDP to ask wealthiest to chip in a bit more so seniors get the care they deserve
VICTORIA – David Eby announced a health-care plan for seniors today, pledging free shingles vaccines and expanded home care support to help seniors live independently longer. The plan also moves public long-term care...
BC NDP commits $90 million to redevelop former Oak Bay Lodge site to deliver new health and seniors’ care services
OAK BAY – David Eby, Leader of the BC NDP, announced today that a re-elected BC NDP government will provide a $90 million contribution in provincial funding toward the redevelopment of the former Oak Bay Lodge site.
The site on Cadboro Bay Road is being planned as a new community health and...