Premier Christy Clark released the following statement following Prime Minister Trudeau’s announcement to “carefully and seriously” review her request to ban thermal coal exports through B.C. ports by having federal trade officials examine options on how to move forward: “I would like to thank Prime Minister Trudeau for his quick action to look at banning Read More…
RICHMOND – Speaking today at BC tech success story Saltworks, Premier Christy Clark made clear that Today’s BC Liberals are the only party that can lead the fight to preserve, protect, and create BC jobs. The BC NDP can’t, and the Green Party won’t – leaving British Columbians with a stark choice when they vote. Read More…
Vancouver – With four days before British Columbians choose a new government, the BC NDP’s John Horgan is trying to sneak a new ride sharing position past voters. Late last night, Horgan issued a short statement saying he’s changed his mind and the BC NDP now support introducing the service this year. “In March, John Read More…
At an all-candidate debate last night, senior NDP candidate David Eby let slip what the NDP really thinks about those in Delta and other communities South of the Fraser – calling the George Massey Tunnel replacement bridge “a bridge to nowhere”. “We finally have an answer as to why the BC NDP could possibly Read More…
CAMPBELL RIVER – Dallas Smith and Today’s BC Liberals have committed $5 million to establish a Centre for Salmon Research that will support the health of wild and farmed salmon, improve and increase BC’s seafood harvest, and ensure continued economic growth of the aquaculture industry. “Aquaculture is central to the North Island jobs and Read More…
Vancouver – With five days left to go, the list of tax hikes John Horgan is planning to sneak in is growing. “People are looking for direct answers to what the parties plan to do and they don’t want any sneaky tax hikes from the BC NDP,” said Today’s BC Liberal candidate Andrew Wilkinson. “John Read More…
LANGFORD – Though he’s spent all but two days of the campaign south of the 50th parallel, including several visits to the South Island, John Horgan has yet to attend an all-candidates forum in his own riding of Langford-Juan de Fuca. “I was looking forward to debating key local and regional issues with John, Read More…
ABBOTSFORD – With 1000 new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) graduates coming to the province by 2022, Today’s BC Liberals candidate Mike de Jong announced today that the University of Fraser Valley will receive 40 new seats as part of the plan. “Today’s BC Liberals believe in helping students across the province access Read More…
Vancouver – The BC NDP’s John Horgan has promised to repeal the legislation that prevented a regional sales tax from being imposed on Lower Mainland voters in 2015. Instead, he will let new taxes be imposed on Lower Mainland residents by the stroke of Gregor Robertson’s pen. “In 2015, Lower Mainland voters rejected a regional Read More…
LAKE COUNTRY – Speaking at Gray Monk Estate Winery, Premier Christy Clark highlighted the success of BC’s wine industry and laid out Today’s BC Liberals’ plans to continue the growth of the province’s wineries, craft breweries, cideries, and distilleries. “BC’s wine industry has grown by leaps and bounds, creating thousands of jobs and attracting millions Read More…