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Doerkson hiding from his plans to cancel Massey replacement, cut healthcare
SURREY - Lorne Doerkson is hiding from people in Surrey as he refuses to provide basic answers on his plans that mean delays for commuters and cuts to healthcare.
Doerkson wouldn’t even appear in Surrey to make his announcement today - making it via a radio broadcast, with no opportunity for...
Doerkson drops another candidate in no-hope seat while defending Maahs
Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s double standard is at play again as he dropped candidate Jordan McIntosh, who posted about the Holocaust:
“Can you at LEAST give history a try? Hitler hated EVERYONE except the Aryan...
BC NDP to bring new CT scanner to Haida Gwaii if re-elected
DAAJING GIIDS – A re-elected BC NDP government will deliver a new CT scanner at Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre–Xaayda Gwaay Ngaaysdll Naay, helping people access vital diagnostic imaging sooner and closer to home.
“People on Haida Gwaii deserve access to the healthcare they need...
BC NDP commits to helping Iqra build a new high school in Surrey
A re-elected NDP government will work with Iqra and the City of Surrey to support the next chapter of the school’s expansion
SURREY - The BC NDP will help the Iqra Education Society build a new high school in Surrey so Muslim students can continue their education in a school grounded in their faith and...
BC NDP will advance Sooke’s Phillips–Throup connection
SOOKE - A re-elected BC NDP will advance the Phillips–Throup Road connection project and establish a clear path to funding the full route.
“Highway backups shouldn’t get in the way of people moving around their own community,” said Dana Lajeunesse, BC NDP candidate for Juan de...
BC NDP to add second Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Courtenay–Comox
Conservative cuts put primary care at risk
COURTENAY – The BC NDP will open a new Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) in Courtenay–Comox, making it easier for people to access care for illnesses and injuries close to home while easing pressure on hospital emergency departments.
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Eby will help people in Surrey get around more easily, affordably
New actions include free transit for low income seniors, building bus rapid transit
SURREY – David Eby is pledging new action to help people in Surrey get around more easily and affordably with expanded bus rapid transit and free transit passes for low income seniors. This builds on Eby’s plan to cut gas...
BC NDP to connect people to new Cowichan Hospital with new bus route
A re-elected NDP government will work with BC Transit to expand service
DUNCAN - A re-elected BC NDP government will invest in an updated transit route to the new Cowichan hospital - connecting patients, families and workers to the hospital from surrounding areas.
“When the new...
Doerkson utterly fails to explain $5 billion gap, what his car insurance will cost, or why, by his own admission, he’s tolerating hate
It’s been 7 days since Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s last media event and 15 days since his staff banned journalists from asking follow-up questions. After last night’s weak performance, it’s clear why.
Doerkson admitted that it was hateful for his candidate Heather Maahs to call gay...
“It was clear who the Premier was tonight” and other things people are saying about the debate
"You could tell, on that stage, okay, that guy's in charge of the room here - it's David Eby.” - Keith Baldrey, Global News
“Doerkson given an opportunity to explain how he plans to fund his campaign promises without making cuts to essentials. Has no answer.” - Shannon Waters, The...
Leader’s Debate: Eby clear winner on what matters most to people
BC NDP leader the only one with a clear plan, Doerkson won’t say what he’ll cut
VANCOUVER –David Eby came out of tonight’s debate as the only leader with a real plan for the challenges B.C. is facing, and the clear winner on the issues people care about most: costs, health care, and standing up to...
BC NDP releases costing for Eby’s plan to build B.C. strong
New commitments paid for by asking those at the top to chip in a bit more, growing the economy
VANCOUVER – The BC NDP has released the full costing for David Eby’s plan to strengthen health care, protect people from rising costs, and create good-paying jobs. The new commitments made during the campaign...