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Kevin Falcon's legacy took a toll on the Lower Mainland: Aman Singh
The BC NDP government said today it is moving forward with a toll-free replacement for the Massey Tunnel, putting to bed the rejected former BC Liberal government plan to make people pay tolls to cross between Richmond and...
Renee Merrifield repeatedly undermined public health experts
BC Liberal Leadership candidate Renee Merrifield repeatedly undermined public health experts at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Dec. 18, Merrifield apologized for amplifying personal attacks on Dr. Bonnie Henry. Merrifield liked tweets that...
BC NDP launches new webpage to mark party’s 60th anniversary
In celebration of its 60th anniversary this year — and the 47th annual BC Day — the BC NDP has launched a webpage chronicling its six decades of fighting for people.
“BC’s New Democratic Party was founded on the idea that the people of British Columbia deserved a government who made their lives...
BC Liberal hopefuls must show there’s no room for discriminatory views, says D’Eith
This week, former two-term BC Liberal MLA Marc Dalton voted against a federal bill restricting conversion therapy.
It’s the latest reminder of the BC Liberal Party’s longstanding support for candidates with...
Val Litwin jumps into the BC Liberal race with ideas from 2009
Val Litwin is pitching himself as a candidate for the future while pushing failed BC Liberal ideas from the past.
As Chamber of Commerce president, Litwin has consistently pushed for tax breaks for big businesses and the wealthiest British Columbians.
Litwin is BC’s most persistent advocate for the...
Michael Lee would put abortion and 2SLGBTQ+ rights at risk
BC Liberal leadership candidate Michael Lee’s views on reproductive choice and SOGI are out of step with most British Columbians.
During the 2017 BC Liberal Leadership race and throughout his career, Lee has taken positions that threaten people’s rights.
When he last ran for BC Liberal leader in...
It only took 14 hours for Kevin Falcon to double down on six BC Liberal policies that hurt people
Kevin Falcon’s attempt to distance himself from BC Liberal mistakes isn’t going well.
He kicked off his campaign by suggesting the BC Liberals made mistakes: “I think what’s important is you have the humility of acknowledging when you don't do things well, and you try and do...
Kevin Falcon will bring back breaks for the top 1 per cent and hard times for everyone else
For 12 years, Kevin Falcon helped the BC Liberals give huge tax breaks to the richest British Columbians while cutting services and raising costs on everyone else.
Falcon himself took dozens of actions to make life harder for people, including:
Increased MSP premiums (as both Finance and Health...
Kevin Falcon supported Maxime Bernier’s racist leadership campaign
Kevin Falcon’s decision to back Maxime Bernier for Prime Minister shows he’s not suited to lead a diverse province like BC, says BC NDP MLA Aman Singh.
Falcon endorsed Bernier for Conservative Leader in 2017, at the same time that Bernier was championing an extremist immigration policy that stoked racist...
Gavin Dew helped BC Liberals make life harder for young people
BC Liberal Leadership candidate Gavin Dew has spent more than a decade helping elect a BC Liberal party that has made life harder for young people.
For years, Dew has backed the BC Liberals while they:
Ignored rampant money laundering Allowed housing prices to skyrocket Approved 4-5% annual rent...
BC Liberals sent Throness $18,000 after his resignation
Election finance reports released today show the BC Liberal Party continued to finance Laurie Throness after he resigned over his comments comparing contraception to eugenics.
Following Throness’ resignation on Oct 15, the BC Liberals sent 7 transfers totaling $18,804.20 to Throness' campaign...
BC Liberals should denounce Barry Neufeld, says Paddon
Last night, Barry Neufeld attacked journalists at the Chilliwack Progress using a slur that is harmful to people with disabilities.
It’s the latest offensive remark by Neufeld, who has also made numerous transphobic...