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BC Conservative plan puts schools and healthcare at risk on the North Island
CAMPBELL RIVER - Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s platform makes it clear why he’s been hiding it: it would mean cuts to healthcare and infrastructure, putting services and new schools on the North Island on the chopping block.
“There’s so much at stake during this election,...
BC NDP commits to three-year reviews of presumptive illness coverage for firefighters
Reviews with BC Cancer and firefighters would ensure protections keep pace with new scientific evidence
DELTA — A re-elected BC NDP government would work with BC Cancer and firefighters to review presumptive illness coverage every three years, building on this year's expansion of cancer coverage. This...
Re-elected BCNDP to deliver MRI machine in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK– A re-elected BC NDP government will deliver an MRI machine to Chilliwack General Hospital, helping to address the community’s unmet need for faster access to vital diagnostic imaging closer to home.
“People in Chilliwack deserve access to care in their own community and no one...
Eby calls out Doerkson for hiding from questions while making promises to private donors
For the second straight day, and for the 15th time in this election, Lorne Doerkson refused to hold a media availability today.
At David Eby’s regular media availability today, he said:
“The Conservative leader has gone into hiding. But he's not doing nothing. Today he has not one, but two $1,000...
BC Conservative plan puts healthcare at risk in Courtenay–Comox
COURTENAY - Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s platform makes it clear why he’s been hiding it: it would mean cuts to healthcare and infrastructure projects, putting healthcare services in Courtenay-Comox on the chopping block.
“Courtenay-Comox needs continued investment in...
BC Conservative plan puts schools and healthcare at risk in Coquitlam
COQUITLAM - Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s platform makes it clear why he’s been hiding it: it would mean cuts to healthcare and infrastructure, putting services and new schools in Coquitlam on the chopping block. “We know what conservative politicians do - they close schools and cut the services...
Doerkson makes private promises to max donors instead of answering media questions
With days to go in the election and countless unanswered questions about his plan for British Columbians, Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson is dodging media questions for the second straight day.
But Elections BC filings reveal that he’s scheduled two private maximum-donor fundraisers in swanky...
BC Conservative plan puts healthcare at risk in Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN - Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s platform makes it clear why he’s been hiding it: it would mean cuts to healthcare and infrastructure projects, putting healthcare services in the Cowichan Valley on the chopping block.
“The Cowichan Valley needs continued investment in...
BC Conservative plan puts hospital tower and Massey crossing at risk in Richmond
RICHMOND - Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson’s platform makes it clear why he’s been hiding it: it would mean cuts to healthcare and major projects, putting Richmond projects like the Richmond Hospital tower at risk and cancelling the Massey tunnel replacement.
“With Phase 1 of...
BC Conservative plan puts healthcare clinics on South Island at risk
Why this matters to you: Two new urgent care centres could be lost: Planned urgent and primary care centres for Sooke and for Shawnigan Lake, Mill Bay and Cobble Hill are among 4 local projects at risk. Roads and schools are on the list too: The Phillips-Throup connection and the Port Renfrew Elementary replacement...
Conservative platform puts infrastructure projects on the chopping block
Why this matters to you: $38 billion in local projects on the line: That’s the planned three-year investment in hospitals, schools and transit across BC that the Conservatives say isn’t worth it. A “review” with no targets means hidden cuts: The Conservatives promise an audit of the capital plan but won’t...
BC NDP will work with Surrey to build SkyTrain extension to Newton
Doerkson’s infrastructure “review” a sure sign of hidden cuts, cancellations to come
Why this matters to you: Faster transit for Newton: SkyTrain would run along King George Boulevard, giving one of Surrey’s fastest-growing communities a reliable way to get around. Built on a track record: Surrey has...