BC NDP

MLA Katrine Conroy announced she will not be running in the next election at a press conference in Castlegar on May 10. Photo: Betsy Kline

B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy retiring at end of term

Kootenay West MLA will not run for relection, saying its tie to enjoy her family

 

BC United Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield in the B.C. Legislature during Question Period on April 11, 2023. (Legislature video)

‘Decriminalization changes cause more chaos’: Kelowna MLA Merrifield

Illicit drug use to be illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, transit, parks

 

(Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Eby promises to work with Jewish leaders after Robinson’s departure

Former minister Selina Robinson quits NDP, saying party isn’t doing enough to combat anti-Semitism

 

Former cabinet minister Selina Robinson, speaks during an announcement in Delta, B.C., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Robinson announced March 6, 2024 that she was resigning from the BC NDP caucus. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Selina Robinson quits BC NDP caucus, citing anti-Semitism

The former cabinet minister says the party is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism

Former cabinet minister Selina Robinson, speaks during an announcement in Delta, B.C., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Robinson announced March 6, 2024 that she was resigning from the BC NDP caucus. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Selina Robinson’s office was defaced Monday night (Feb. 5), after it was announced she would be stepping down from her ministerial position for her comments calling Gaza ‘a crappy piece of land with nothing on it.’ (@Exposeisrael123/X)

Jewish groups decry Robinson’s cabinet exit, as Eby slams office vandalism

Robinson’s office defaced Monday night, following announced removal from ministerial position

Selina Robinson’s office was defaced Monday night (Feb. 5), after it was announced she would be stepping down from her ministerial position for her comments calling Gaza ‘a crappy piece of land with nothing on it.’ (@Exposeisrael123/X)
Premier David Eby Monday (Feb. 5) announced that he and Selina Robinson have agreed that she would no longer serve as minister of post-secondary and future skills following her comments about pre-1948 Israel. She will remain in caucus. (Jane Skrypnek/News Staff)

Robinson to step down as minister after Israel-Palestine comments

Premier David Eby made the announcement during a Monday media event

Premier David Eby Monday (Feb. 5) announced that he and Selina Robinson have agreed that she would no longer serve as minister of post-secondary and future skills following her comments about pre-1948 Israel. She will remain in caucus. (Jane Skrypnek/News Staff)
<div>Representatives for more than a dozen British Columbia mosques and Islamic associations have sent a letter to Premier David Eby calling for the minister of post-secondary education to be removed from her role. Robinson speaks at an announcement in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, July 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns</div>

NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after ‘crappy’ land remark by minister

Group calling for Premier Eby to take action against Selina Robinson

<div>Representatives for more than a dozen British Columbia mosques and Islamic associations have sent a letter to Premier David Eby calling for the minister of post-secondary education to be removed from her role. Robinson speaks at an announcement in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, July 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns</div>
University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford said the Fraser Valley is must-win territory for BC United, but demographic changes, coupled with vote-splitting, have aided New Democrats. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Fraser Valley).

BC United ‘don’t stand a chance’ if they can’t win in Fraser Valley: prof

University of the Fraser Valley’s Hamish Telford sees ‘bad blood’ between BC United, Conservatives

University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford said the Fraser Valley is must-win territory for BC United, but demographic changes, coupled with vote-splitting, have aided New Democrats. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Fraser Valley).
University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford said the Fraser Valley is must-win territory for BC United, but demographic changes, coupled with vote-splitting, have aided New Democrats. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Fraser Valley).

BC United ‘don’t stand a chance’ if they can’t win in Fraser Valley: prof

University of the Fraser Valley’s Hamish Telford sees ‘bad blood’ between BC United, Conservatives

University of the Fraser Valley political science professor Hamish Telford said the Fraser Valley is must-win territory for BC United, but demographic changes, coupled with vote-splitting, have aided New Democrats. (Photo courtesy of the University of the Fraser Valley).
Premier David joined by New Democratic MLAs addressed delegates at the provincial NDP’s convention in Victoria. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Premier Eby: B.C. ‘won’t back down’ on carbon taxation

Eby also used B.C. NDP convention speech to 700-plus delegates to attack BC United’s Kevin Falcon

Premier David joined by New Democratic MLAs addressed delegates at the provincial NDP’s convention in Victoria. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks at the NDP Convention in Hamilton, Ont., on Friday, October 13, 2023. British Columbia New Democrats are in Victoria this weekend debating policy and strategy at the party’s convention ahead of next year’s provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

B.C. NDP gather in Victoria for convention ahead of next year’s election

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to speak to delegates Sunday

British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks at the NDP Convention in Hamilton, Ont., on Friday, October 13, 2023. British Columbia New Democrats are in Victoria this weekend debating policy and strategy at the party’s convention ahead of next year’s provincial election. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
New legislation passed Wednesday promises to improve B.C.’s response before, during and after natural emergencies. (BC Wildfire Service)

B.C. passes new legislation aimed at preparing for and mitigating emergencies

New Democrats, Greens vote in favour of Bill 31, BC United, Conservatives against it

New legislation passed Wednesday promises to improve B.C.’s response before, during and after natural emergencies. (BC Wildfire Service)
Premier David Eby says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker is not under criminal investigation, but gave few additional details about the circumstances that led to Walker’s dismissal from caucus. (Black Press Media file photo)

Former MLA Adam Walker promises to address allegations leading to dismissal

Premier David Eby said Walker is not under criminal investigation, but offered few new details

Premier David Eby says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker is not under criminal investigation, but gave few additional details about the circumstances that led to Walker’s dismissal from caucus. (Black Press Media file photo)
Premier David Eby announced Sept. 17 that Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC New Democratic party, following an internal investigation into a human resources complaint made against him. (Submitted photo)

MLA Adam Walker ousted from BC NDP, Premier Eby says

Dismissal result of internal investigation into human resources complaint

Premier David Eby announced Sept. 17 that Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker has been ousted from the BC New Democratic party, following an internal investigation into a human resources complaint made against him. (Submitted photo)
(Photos: Twitter: Surrey RCMP and Anna Burns)

BREAKING: Surrey ordered to proceed with Surrey Police Service

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke livid with Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth

(Photos: Twitter: Surrey RCMP and Anna Burns)
BC NDP House Leader Ravi Kahlon, here seen earlier in 2023, says the last legislative session was a success for the government of Premier David Eby, with BC United disagreeing. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Putting a wrap on the spring: B.C. government takes a break on a predictable note

NDP House Leader says government pleased, opposition says things are getting worse

BC NDP House Leader Ravi Kahlon, here seen earlier in 2023, says the last legislative session was a success for the government of Premier David Eby, with BC United disagreeing. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
B.C. Premier David Eby announces a new public safety plan in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

Eby promises continued investment in health care, housing and affordability

B.C. Premier David Eby announces a new public safety plan in Vancouver on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Conroy brings rural perspective to B.C.’s bottom line, may expand speculation tax

Veteran New Democrat surprised she was appointed finance minister in new cabinet

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy hugs Premier David Eby during the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. finance minister replaced in Premier David Eby’s cabinet shuffle

Former forests minister Katrine Conroy will take over finance portfolio from Selina Robinson

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks after being sworn in as the province’s 37th premier during a ceremony at the Musqueam Nation, in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Premier David Eby will appoint a new cabinet today in a move pundits are saying will be a blend of old and new faces. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

David Eby to become B.C.’s new premier today in Vancouver ceremony

Swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin at the Musqueam Community Centre

David Eby when he was B.C. Attorney General. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)