VICTORIA – New Democrats are welcoming the long-awaited appointment of a seniors advocate, but say seniors in the province were denied a truly independent advocate. “Today the B.C. Liberals finally announced the appointment of a seniors advocate, which New Democrats …
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No action on violence against women in rural and northern B.C.
For Immediate Release March 13, 2014 VICTORIA— B.C. Liberals continue to ignore the needs of women in rural and northern B.C. by refusing to bring in safe, affordable transportation options along the Highway of Tears, and by leaving northern communities …
Report warns that ferry cuts will mean economic damage to the North
For Immediate Release March 11, 2014 VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is ignoring a report from the City of Prince Rupert that warned that ferry service cuts will do serious and widespread damage to the northern B.C. economy, say …
Northern Communities deserve answers about Highway of Tears shuttle bus
For Immediate Release March 6, 2014 VICTORIA— Northern women deserve to know whether or not the B.C. Liberals intend to listen to the Missing Women’s Inquiry and bring in a shuttle bus along the Highway of Tears says North Coast …
New Democrats call for real action to combat violence
February 25, 2014 VICTORIA— New Democrats have taken the fight for real action to combat violence to the legislature, demanding action on the promised shuttle bus for the Highway of Tears and asking for increased services to combat domestic violence in …
Op-ed: B.C. must reconcile with its past official racism against Chinese Canadians
A “White Man’s Province” was more than a slogan, a political excess. It was a primary feature of B.C. government policy for seven decades after B.C. joined Canada in 1871, with Chinese Canadians a constant target of hostile action by their provincial government and legislature. British Columbia passed an avalanche of discriminatory legislation in this period—a record not matched in any other Canadian province.
Coastal communities could face reduced health services with ferries cuts
December 11, 2013 VICTORIA — Women in the Bella Coola Valley could lose a mammography screening program if reckless Liberal cuts to ferry services on the north and central coast and Haida Gwaii go ahead, say New Democrats. “This is …
New cosmetic pesticide regulations fall short: NDP environment critic
December 10, 2013 | Paula Baker | Global News The BC government came out on Wednesday with new regulations surrounding the use of cosmetic pesticides in residential areas; which stops short of a full ban. Several other provinces have already …
Cancellation of ferry routes hits coastal communities hard, says North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice
For Immediate Release November 25, 2013 PRINCE RUPERT – The B.C. Liberal government’s recent announcement of cuts to ferry routes across the province will negatively impact coastal communities and people who rely on ferries for their health and economic well-being, …
Mental health services lacking in northern B.C., says North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice
For Immediate Release October 21, 2013 PRINCE RUPERT – The B.C. Liberal government has not done enough to address the gap in mental health and addiction services in northern B.C. communities, says northern health critic Jennifer Rice. “There is a …