Tag: John Rustad

Rustad faces leadership vote as B.C. Conservatives feud with splinter group

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 27, 2025

About 9,000 B.C. Conservative Party members are eligible to cast votes this summer in a leadership review of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad.

British Columbia’s population decline a cause for concern

Provincial Kate Brown - June 23, 2025

While real estate, groceries and the price of gas are on the up, Canada’s population isn’t, and when it comes to British Columbia- we’re on the decline.

BC Conservatives Leader tours the Kootenays

Kootenay News Kate Brown - June 22, 2025

Wild weather didn’t dampen BC Opposition Leader John Rustad as he toured of the Kootenays this weekend.

Premier won’t intervene in B.C. Ferries deal with Chinese shipyard, despite union backlash

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2025

Premier David Eby said it is concerning that no Canadian companies bid on a B.C. Ferries contract to build four new major vessels, but he won’t intervene in the company’s decision to award the contract to a Chinese state-owned shipyard.

Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 17, 2025

Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated.

Union urges government to halt B.C. Ferries shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 12, 2025

The union representing shipyard workers in British Columbia says it is “deeply disappointed” with B.C. Ferries’ decision to have four new major vessels built by a Chinese shipyard, and is calling on the provincial and federal governments to intervene.

B.C. Conservatives criticize ferry contract awarded to Chinese shipyard

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 11, 2025

B.C. Ferries’ decision to award a major shipbuilding contract to a Chinese company is drawing fire from the province’s Opposition Conservatives.

B.C. government reverses cuts to support program for families with sick kids

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 10, 2025

The B.C. government is reversing cuts to a program that helps parents pay for accommodation when taking their sick children to Vancouver for medical treatment.

Elections B.C. says “false narratives” were a challenge in provincial election

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 28, 2025

B.C.’s chief electoral officer finds October’s provincial elections were “free and fair,” but says the agency had to push...

B.C. Conservative leader says China should remain part of province’s trade strategy

Provincial Emily Joveski - May 15, 2025

B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad says China shouldn’t be overlooked as the province works to diversify trade relationships in Asia.

Former BC Conservative MLA’s to sit as independents in the legislature

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - March 11, 2025

Three ex MLAs with the Conservative Party of BC told reporters today (Monday) that they have made a decision...

Elections BC to probe election complaint issued by BC Conservatives

Provincial My Kootenay Now Staff - January 10, 2025

B-C’s Conservative party is calling for an independent investigation into last October’s provincial election. Party leader John Rustad says they’ve...