Category Archives: British Columbia
A profile sketch of B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson
VICTORIA - A sketch of Andrew Wilkinson, leader of British Columbia's Liberal party: Age: 63. Family: Married to Barbara Grantham. They have three grown children in their 20s. Education: Holds degrees...
Sep 22, 2020
First full day of B.C.'s election campaign begins amid COVID-19 pandemic
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's election is entering its first full day with the three party leaders embarking on a campaign against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C. Premier John Horgan made...
Sep 22, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor says most COVID-19 exposures at schools have been low risk
VICTORIA - British Columbia's provincial health officer says most COVID-19 exposure events at schools have been low risk and there has not been any transmission within schools so far. Dr. Bonnie Henry...
Sep 21, 2020
Elections BC plan for voting during COVID-19
Like most things in 2020, the provincial election on October 24th will be impacted by COVID-19 health and safety requirements. All voting places and district electoral offices will have protective mea...
Corey Fischer Sep 21, 2020
NDP accuse the Liberals of fear mongering
The ink on the provincial election writ is barely dry and the rhetoric is already at a fever pitch.The NDP claims a new ad from the B.C. Liberals wrongly suggests an election is "risking our health." ...
Sep 21, 2020
B.C.'s top doctor to share details about COVID-19 election guidelines on Tuesday
VICTORIA - British Columbia's top doctor says public health guidelines on COVID-19 will remain in place as the province heads into an election next month. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Hen...
Andrew Snook Sep 21, 2020
366 new Covid cases in B.C; 16 in Interior
Another big jump in Covid-19 cases over the weekend in B.C. Dr. Bonnie Henry reported 366 new cases on Monday, including 128 between Sunday and Monday. The total included 16 new cases in the Interior ...
Corey Fischer Sep 21, 2020
Local MLA draws battle lines over B.C. election; accuses of NDP of 'power grab'
The veteran Liberal MLA for the Shuswap is not mincing words as B.C. begins its election campaign. Greg Kyllo calls it "disgusting" and a "political power grab" that Premier John Horgan is "forcing Br...
Corey Fischer Sep 21, 2020
UPDATE Horgan calls B.C. election
UPDATE 11:11 a.m. Premier John Horgan has made it official. British Columbia will hold a provincial election Saturday Oct. 24. "I struggled mightily with this decision and it did not come easy to me, ...
Corey Fischer Sep 21, 2020
CP NewsAlert: Horgan meets Lt.-Gov. amid B.C. election speculation
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan is meeting with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin today amid speculation he will call a provincial election. Horgan has called an 11 a.m. news conference following the&nbs...
Sep 21, 2020

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