Almost three-quarters of members of a major B.C. union voted for a change; yet the BC NDP are fighting it. This week, Members of the Legislative Assembly debated Bill 18, called the Health Authorities Amendment Act, 2013. “I’m proud to support Bill 18 because nearly 70 per cent of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) voted to change their union representation to the BCNU,” says Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview. “It’s our responsibility to ensure their wishes are recognized.” Following the

Yesterday, the BC Liberal caucus moved a motion asking for all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to fully support British Columbia’s natural gas industry and encourage its growth. “We have been clear that we support the natural gas industry in B.C. and that we are open for business,” says John Les, MLA for Chilliwack. “We are making decisions, building relationships and implementing policies today that will ensure the natural gas sector chooses to make their investments here in British

The next election is about choosing B.C’s future and it is time Adrian Dix started telling British Columbians his plans. “We’ve laid out a clear plan to balance the budget, to grow the economy and invest in our children’s future through skills training and expanded child care,” says Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell. “The next election is supposed to be a competition of ideas but Adrian Dix and the NDP refuse to come to the starting line with any plans.

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement on Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell: “For 12 years, Pat Bell has worked hard to create a better, more prosperous British Columbia and now it’s time for him to take care of himself and his family. “Pat epitomizes what an MLA can accomplish, with an open door policy to quietly help those in need and being a strong voice for his community. Along with Shirley Bond, he has delivered new services and infrastructure