By Natasha Bulowski, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
If the BC Greens end up with the balance of power in British Columbia and choose to support the NDP, they are likely to push hard on two main climate policy issues — the consumer carbon price and liquid natural gas expansion.
Continue reading Greens could be tie-breakers on B.C. climate policy
Recording by Bryan McKinnon; Broadcast and text by Roy L Hales.
NDP incumbent Michele Babchuk came to Cortes Island Saturday, October 12, in the second in a series of meet the candidate events organized by FOCI’s Climate Action Committee.
There is not room to unpack close to two hours of fact filled conversation into this half hour, but the full podcast is at the bottom of this page and here are some highlights.
Continue reading Michele Babchuk Meets With Cortes Island VotersBy John Woodside, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was in Richmond, B.C., Tuesday to flex an endorsement from former B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver in an attempt to lock down climate-conscious voters.
Continue reading Election 2021: Justin Trudeau hopes this endorsement will swing B.C. voters, but will it?National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
B.C. Premier John Horgan confirmed the rumours and called a snap election this fall, even as the number of COVID-19 cases in the province is on the rise.
Continue reading Election 2020: Horgan calls snap election
Though still nominally premier, Christy Clark knows her government’s days are numbered. If she doesn’t resign, the BC Liberals will be toppled by a non confidence motion when the provincial legislature reassembles in June. Clark intends to continue as Leader of the Opposition. So what does the NDP-Green agreement mean for British Columbians?
