B.C. POLITICS
Andrew Weaver on why he’s stepping down as B.C. Green leader
A transcript of remarks, in which Weaver invited ‘another generation take the lead’
B.C. must face its scandalous ways—wood-splitter and all
David Moscrop: Either the Speaker has misinterpreted everything and caused a needless embarrassment (unlikely) or this is a house in need of deep, structural change
The B.C. Speaker is alleging ‘flagrant’ overspending, luxurious trips and improper cash payouts by legislature officials
Darryl Plecas’s report also details missing booze, high-end suits and—oddly—a wood-splitter bought at taxpayers’ expense, as RCMP confirms it’s investigating
David Eby handles every live grenade in B.C. politics. Is he a premier-in-waiting?
From Vancouver real estate to the pipeline lawsuit, the NDP attorney general has planted stakes in the province’s biggest issues. But his greatest challenge might be hanging on to his seat
Why B.C. might actually get proportional representation this time
Some senior NDP members are boldly predicting that PR will happen. Are they banking on a long-term relationship with the Greens?
The curious emptiness of Christy Clark’s legacy
She was a formidable force on the stump, and sailed into office on favourable economic winds. So why couldn’t Clark convert her advantage into enduring achievements?
B.C. gets a new premier. The system worked.
After weeks of waiting and wondering, B.C. watches John Horgan lead the NDP to power. And our democracy remains intact.
The B.C. legislature votes on the government’s future: Live video
Watch as B.C.’s NDP and Greens vote on whether to bring down the Liberal government after a 16-year reign
Battleground B.C.: Parties look to fulfill desire for change
The Liberals started their campaign here, but they could be the last party on B.C.’s minds. Meanwhile, the Green Party looks for gains.
Christy Clark in for a rough ride as fallout from memo tests leadership
B.C. cabinet insists it’s business as usual in wake of ‘ethnic vote’ memo. Not so fast, says our B.C. correspondent
Smackdown in Western Canada: Christy Clark vs. Alison Redford
Why the premiers of B.C. and Alberta just can’t learn to get along
Ken Boessenkool “incident” involved female staffer
Yesterday Premier Christy Clark announced that she would be replacing her chief of staff due to an “incident of concern.” The Vancouver Sun has learned that the “incident” involved a female staffer, and occurred in a bar in downtown Victoria. Clark says she fully investigated the matter, and only after hearing the entire story did she “make her decision quickly.”