| Globe and Mail - May 30, 2012 BC Hydro has included the energy needs of two new liquefied natural gas facilities in forecasts of future demand in a new draft report. However, the draft integrated resource plan 2012 notes that BC Hydro could have to provide “significant” additional ... |
| Globe and Mail - 6 hours ago As privy councillors from British Columbia who have served as ministers of Fisheries and Oceans in past federal governments, we wish to inform you of our serious concern regarding the content of Bill C-38 and the process being used to bring it into ... |
| Globe and Mail - May 30, 2012 First nations groups in British Columbia are poised to launch legal challenges if the government intervenes in the ongoing National Energy Board review of the Gateway project through legislation now before the House of Commons. |
Vancouver Sun - 5 hours ago “The lack of substantive and public action by the BC government on the items identified for its attention was disappointing,” wrote CEO Clarke as he recalled the contents of earlier letters and meetings that laid out how the government could help the ... |
| Globe and Mail - May 7, 2012 Former Liberal cabinet minister John van Dongen is attempting to join the provincial Auditor-General in a legal battle to force the BC government to release records concerning a political corruption case. Mr. van Dongen, who in March crossed the floor ... |
| Toronto Star - May 27, 2012 Wilks is the British Columbia Conservative MP who allowed himself to be videotaped calling for his government's omnibus bill to be split up, musing about bringing down his own government or sitting as an independent. That was defiant and laudable for ... |
Ottawa Citizen - May 30, 2012 By Andrew Coyne, Postmedia News May 30, 2012 7:16 PM “Me doesn't change the budget,” British Columbia MP David Wilks tells constituents in a YouTube video. |
| New Democrats have gained some strength as two recently elected members have been sworn in to the legislature. Last month's byelection winners, Joe Trasolini and Gwen O'Mahony, took the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday. |
| Globe and Mail - May 24, 2012 The demands of the BC Teachers' Federation likely top his list of issues to be managed. The union is entrenched in a battle with the BC Liberals and have vowed to actively campaign in the next election against the current government. |
| Straight.com - May 31, 2012 Canada was on edge when the BC Civil Liberties Association had its defining moment, says author Herschel Hardin. It was October 1970. |
Squamish Chief - May 31, 2012 Last week I attended an historic event: the inaugural meeting of the BC Mayors' Caucus. It is the first time that the mayors of BC have gathered together. We are seeking a new partnership with the provincial and federal governments. |
| Globe and Mail - May 7, 2012 The credibility of the BC government has been damaged by news of “juicy” pay raises for government insiders, says Kelowna's Daily Courier. |
Stockhouse - May 30, 2012 After explaining several government backed initiatives to allow speedier progress for industry and tourism in the valleys, Attorney General Shirley Bond made a surprise announcement that Mr. |
Vancouver Sun - May 7, 2012 OTTAWA - It is "unfortunate" that BC New Democratic Party Leader Adrian Dix is exploring ways to block Enbridge Inc.'s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline in anticipation of a possible NDP victory in next year's scheduled election, Natural Resources ... |
Vancouver Sun - May 23, 2012 Which makes the differences between the company and the BC government all the more puzzling. There have been various comments over the past few months that the BC Liberal cabinet is supportive and encouraging. But the company goes into this morning's ... |
Montreal Gazette - May 7, 2012 OTTAWA - It is "unfortunate" that BC New Democratic Party Leader Adrian Dix is exploring ways to block Enbridge Inc.'s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline in anticipation of a possible NDP victory in next year's scheduled election, Natural Resources ... |
The Province - May 30, 2012 Sadly, only in the make-believe land called “government” does this kind of magic actually exist. For proof, look how the government said hocus-pocus and made $6 million in legal fees magically disappear in the BC Rail scandal. |
| The Province - May 23, 2012 BC Conservative MP David Wilks says plenty of backbenchers share opposition concerns about measures in the massive budget implementation bill, but there's only so much a lone member can do. |
Globe and Mail - May 17, 2012 Science says “No” when it comes to banning cosmetic use of pesticides in British Columbia, but the politics screams “Yes,” admits the chairman of an all-party government committee probing pesticide use. Kootenay East Liberal MLA Bill Bennett said 350 ... |
Canada First Perspective - May 28, 2012 NDP MP Fin Donnelly (New Westminster-Coquitlam, BC) agreed, saying the Conservative government does not “understand the concept of ecosystem health or biodiversity. |
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