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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.

Courtenay-Alberni NDP candidate Gord Johns

Get to know your NDP candidate for the Courtenay-Alberni riding: Gord Johns. Tell us about yourself I was born and raised...

Federal NDP star Charlie Angus in Cumberland to support candidates

Controversial NDP MP Charlie Angus is coming to Cumberland on Thursday to support two federal NDP candidates. Angus, who has...

Fed Liberal candidate dismisses NDP, suggests strategic vote

Federal Liberal candidate Jen Lash is encouraging voters to dump the NDP and cast their ballot strategically. In a statement...

NDP leader outlines platform for Island residents 

Leader David Eby sat with candidates from all the ridings yesterday at Beban Park as he outlined their priorities...

Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP

A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.

Johns named NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs

OTTAWA, ON- Courtenay-Alberni's Member of Parliament has a new role within the NDP government. Gord Johns has been appointed the...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Government looking for feedback on electoral reform referendum

The provincial government is asking for the public’s input. The feedback will be used to help shape next year’s provincial...

NDP Fulfills Promise to Freeze Hydro Rates

The provincial NDP says it’s delivered on its promise to freeze BC Hydro rates. Last year, BC Hydro applied for...

NDP Announces Referendum on Electoral Reform

There’s going to be a referendum on electoral reform in British Columbia. The provincial NDP government has introduced legislation that...

MLA Leonard shares thoughts on budget

The Courtenay-Comox MLA says its an exciting time for her NDP government. The Province released a budget update earlier this...

Provincial NDP releases budget update

The Minister of Finance has presented a provincial budget update, the first from the NDP government since it took...

Leonard to serve as Committee on Agriculture Chair

Courtenay-Comox's MLA is excited to get to work now that Premier John Horgan has officially been sworn in. Ronna...

Horgan speaks on BC Wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage in the Interior of British Columbia. A number of crews are working on putting out...

Courtenay-Comox MLA ready to get to work

The MLA for Courtenay-Comox says it's an exciting time in politics for British Columbians. Ronna-Rae Leonard says she's looking forward...
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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.