BC politicians busy on day 2 of election campaign
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – NDP Leader Adrian Dix is releasing what he’s calling his plan to create jobs and build a new economy. Dix is making stops in Burnaby, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack today. He says an...
View ArticleBC NDP wants to freeze ferry rates
VICTORIA (NEWS1130) – The provincial NDP is promising to freeze the price you pay to take a ride on a BC Ferry. It says it would do so while conducting an audit of the crown corporation. NDP candidate...
View ArticleDix continues to visit ridings held by Liberals
COMOX VALLEY (NEWS1130) – For BC NDP leader Adrian Dix, it’s another day, another campaign visit to a riding held by a prominent Liberal, this time on Vancouver Island. He is making a stop in the Comox...
View ArticleEmail scams capitalizing on marathon bombings making rounds
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Scammers are using the Boston Marathon bombings to bait you. If you see unsolicited marathon-themed emails, it’s best to leave them alone! People who click these emails are taken...
View ArticleSkyTrain is better for Surrey than light rail: group
SURREY (NEWS1130) – A group that wants to see better transit service in Surrey says expanding SkyTrain is a better option than a light rail system. Better Surrey Rapid Transit Executive Director Daryl...
View ArticleFederal NDP leader comes to Vancouver to support Adrian Dix
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The leader of the federal New Democrats is making it a top priority to help his provincial counterpart get elected in BC. Tom Mulcair is in Vancouver today and will continue to...
View ArticleChristy Clark continues to promote liquefied natural gas
DAWSON CREEK (NEWS1130) – BC Liberal Leader Christy Clark is spending day three of her election campaign in oil and gas country. She has bet her government’s future on exponential growth in liquefied...
View ArticleBC Conservatives want to cut off funding to PavCo
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – BC Conservative Leader John Cummins says a Tory government in the province would cut off funding to the Crown agency that operates BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Trade and...
View ArticleNews1130 to host BC leaders in Twitter chats
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – It’s your province, your issues, and your vote. Leading up to the May 14th election, we here at News1130 want to give you a chance to ask each of the BC party leaders about the...
View ArticleNDP promises to top Liberals’ cheques for families with kids
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The provincial New Democrats are trying to outdo the BC Liberals with an election promise to send a monthly cheque to families with kids. The BC Liberal plan would give families...
View ArticleNDP pledging $24 million for the agriculture industry
LAKE COUNTRY (NEWS1130) – NDP Leader Adrian Dix stood in an apple orchard in the Okanagan riding of Liberal Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick today to announce a $24 million plan for the province’s...
View ArticlePresence of social media in election to be unprecedented
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The first of four chats via Twitter on News1130 will happen Monday night. Liberal Leader Christy Clark will be joining us live at 7 p.m. and will be taking your questions via...
View ArticleConservative candidate in North Van steps down
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The BC Conservatives have had to replace their candidate in North Vancouver Lonsdale. The party says Jeff Sprague is no longer running due to an “unfortunate personal incident.”...
View ArticleBC Liberals reveal Spend-o-Meter
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The BC Liberals have unveiled their Spend-o-Meter, which they say adds up the cost of the BC NDP’s spending promises. “If Mr. Dix won’t come clean with British Columbians and...
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Race in Clark’s riding is too close to call: NDP, Liberals
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – As BC Liberal leader Christy Clark criss-crosses the province in an attempt to win the election, her ground crew is fighting a war to hang onto her seat in Vancouver-Point Grey....
View ArticleYour Vote 2013: Twitter chat with BC Liberal Leader Christy Clark
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – British Columbians head to the polls on May 14th. Leading up to the election, News1130 is hosting live Twitter chats with the leaders of all four of the major political parties....
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Clark emphasizes economy in first Your Vote Twitter chat
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – BC’s Liberal leader says the most important issue is the economy. Christy Clark emphasized her main opponent, NDP leader Adrian Dix, lacks a platform during a live Twitter...
View ArticleWhat can be done to get more people to vote?
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Judging by the results of the last provincial election, something needs to be done to get voters more interested in doing their duty at the ballot box. Turnout in 2009 was only...
View ArticleNDP’s health platform leaves out hospital expansion
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – The New Democrats are out with their health platform, with a focus on seniors, mental health, and rural care. It’s a $240 million injection into the system over three years....
View ArticleSeveral civic politicians running as MLA candidates
VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Civic politics seems to be the starting point for several MLA candidates, but if those politicians are successful it could cost taxpayers, forcing by-elections especially in the...
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