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Liberals, NDP spar over pandemic-era fundraising
Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson is accusing the rival New Democrats of soliciting political donations during the first wave of the pandemic — something his party avoided.
Read MoreFall session up in the air, NDP house leader says
With the summer session ending this week, MLAs are not set to return to the legislature until October 5, but even that date is not for certain, according to government house leader Mike Farnworth.
Read MoreBC Liberal fundraising takes a nosedive in Q2
The BC Liberals did not have much success getting supporters to open their wallets once the coronavirus pandemic’s impacts began to bite.
Read MoreLiberal MLA steps down to run Science World
Liberal MLA Tracy Redies (Surrey—White Rock) will not be finishing her term. Yesterday, the rookie MLA and former finance critic announced she will be resigning her seat effective August 31 to take a position as CEO of Science World.
Read MoreScheduled surgeries progressing faster than anticipated
B.C. has made better progress than expected since it resumed surgeries in mid-May.
Read MoreB.C. exempt from Mexico’s pause on workers coming to Canada
B.C. will not be affected by Mexico’s decision to hit pause on allowing temporary foreign workers to come to Canada over concerns about their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreB.C. expects $12.5-billion deficit with continued pandemic spending
The coronavirus pandemic has cost B.C. $12.8 billion, wiping out Budget 2020’s $227-million surplus.
Read MoreB.C. needs to ‘do the math’ on LNG, scientist says
The B.C. government’s plan to develop a profitable, eco-friendly liquid natural gas (LNG) industry is a pipe dream, according to veteran earth scientist David Hughes.
Read MoreIndustry group slams bill allowing BC Hydro to buy U.S. power
Small-scale power producers in B.C. are raising alarm bells about proposed amendments to the Clean Energy Act that would allow BC Hydro to buy power from U.S. sources.
Read MoreCoroner cautions mandatory drug treatment could increase deaths
Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe has publicly criticized the NDP’s new Bill 22, Mental Health Amendment Act.
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