Tag: Lisa Beare

B.C. tables legislation to expand protest restrictions near schools and places of worship

British Columbia’s NDP government tabled legislation Monday to extend restrictions on protests and other “disruptive behaviour” near schools and expand the rules to public places of worship.

B.C. tables bill to hold vape companies accountable for health-care costs

Proposed legislation would allow British Columbia to take legal action against vape manufacturers to recover health-care-related costs. 

B.C. moms, elected officials push for parental leave standards for local politicians

A trio of B.C. mothers and elected officials is calling on the province to implement a provincewide standard for maternity and parental leaves for locally elected officials.
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Vanderhoof, Fort St. James to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

The Vanderhoof and Fort St. James chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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