Tag: John Rustad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kootenay MLAs appointed roles in Rustad’s shadow cabinet

BC Conservative Leader John Rustad has unveiled his shadow cabinet, following the appointment of Premier David Eby’s Cabinet earlier...

Rustad says independent review best course of action for BC election mishaps

BC Conservatives leader John Rustad is calling for an independent review into some of the mistakes made during the...

BC Conservative leader announces mining platform while visiting the Kootenays

BC Conservative leader John Rustad has announce the party's platform to boost the province's mining sector while in Kimberley...

Rustad to be under much bigger spotlight after merger: Morris

UNBC political science lecturer Jason Morris says the Conservative Party of BC is still not a lock to win...

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Blue Barn and KAAP team up for our furry friends

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No timeline for rescue of three trapped workers at northwest B.C. mine

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Ground breaks on outdoor basketball court at Millennium Park and Ponds

After a year and a half of planning, ground has officially been broken on a new outdoor basketball court at Castlegar’s Millennium Park and Ponds. 
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