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Eby’s health care plan includes expansion of Kelowna General Hospital
BC Conservative multi-billion backdoor health care cuts hiding in plain sight
KELOWNA – As part of his plan to strengthen health care in every corner of B.C., David Eby will invest $30 million to expand the Kelowna General Hospital. The announcement comes just days after Lorne Doerkson and the BC...
Doerkson’s plan to cut infrastructure investment puts new Surrey medical school on the chopping block
SURREY– One look at 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 in Surrey.
“This Conservative plan would mean cancelling healthcare projects in Surrey,” said BC NDP Surrey-Newton...
Fact Check: BC Conservatives scramble fake promise on new UPCCs
Interim leader Lorne Doerkson hasn’t explained himself for failing to include in his platform many of promises he had made on the campaign trail.
But he’s not done yet - today he promised 11 UPCCs...
FACTCHECK: Conservatives wrong on NDP plan
In a desperate attempt to deflect from their own growing platform problems, the BC Conservatives have revealed they don’t know how to read a budget document or check footnotes.
Which was kind of already clear from looking at their platform.
The BC NDP’s plan is clear. The $2.8 billion coming from the...
Doerkson dodges direct question on whether there are separatists in his party
Lorne Doerkson refused to answer a direct question today about whether there were separatists in his party.
He claimed he didn’t know what the question referred to (despite it being very clear), instead claiming that his patriotism was...
Doerkson’s fiscal challenges adding up as he refuses to say what he would cut
Today Lorne Doerkson dodged direct questions from reporters, refusing to say what he would cut when he fails to reach his unrealistic economic forecasts.
But Doerkson’s fiscal challenges go far beyond his economic forecasts: his platform leaves out more than $2 billion in the cost of his promises - adding...
Separatism in Doerkson’s constituency association and caucus
Conservative MLAs/candidates Bryan Tepper, Heather Maahs, and David Williams are present in openly separatist Facebook groups, including the BC Prosperity Project.
The BC Prosperity Project was founded earlier this year as the BC spinoff of...
On Alberta’s referendum day, Eby stands up for Canada
“I love British Columbia. I love this country. I will always defend a united Canada.”
VANCOUVER – As Albertans vote today on whether to start down the road to leaving Canada, BC NDP Leader David Eby is sending a message of friendship to Alberta and a reminder to British Columbians that a united country...
Conservative healthcare cuts hiding in plain sight
An initial look at the Conservative platform costing document makes it clear why they’ve been hiding it.
The document is packed full of shell games, wildly unrealistic growth projections, and deep healthcare cuts hidden in plain sight.
This includes claiming $2 billion in annual savings from cuts to the...
Doerkson refusing to take questions on his costed platform
Today Lorne Doerkson dug his fiscal hole even deeper as he ducked media questions on his platform costing.
The child activity tax credit he just announced would add up to another $520 million to his uncosted promises.
At the end of today, the number of people who have voted will likely exceed half a...
Statement from BC NDP Leader David Eby on the election of Doug McCallum as Mayor of Surrey
“Congratulations to Doug McCallum on his election as Mayor of Surrey, and to the councillors and school trustees elected last night. Thank you to Brenda Locke for four years of service to the city, and to every candidate who put their name forward. "I had a good conversation with the mayor-elect this morning...
Doerkson’s costing still missing as half a million British Columbians vote
At Wednesday’s debate, Interim Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson said: “Trust me when I say this: British Columbians will see a fulsome plan BEFORE they go to the polls.” (Video)
On Thursday he said it would be out before advance polls:...