Articles by Shannon Waters
B.C. craft cannabis industry seeks changes from government
The BC NDP and Ottawa could be doing more to support the west coast craft cannabis industry and create jobs, insiders say.
Read MoreLiberal leadership candidates pitch plans to tackle drug poisoning crisis
After more British Columbians died of overdoses in the first 10 months of 2021 than in any year previously, Liberal leadership hopefuls say it’s time to handle the crisis differently, even as the NDP government insists its efforts were working prior to the pandemic.
Read MorePlatform promise progress: Finance, Health, and Mental Health and Addictions
Following initial reporting on January 6, BC Today contacted all ministries requesting updates on relevant platform promises with the intent of providing comprehensive coverage of the government’s progress so far.
Read MoreThe practicalities of paid sick leave
B.C.’s permanent employer-paid sick leave program took effect on January 1, providing all workers covered by the Employment Standards Act with five paid sick days per year after 90 days on the job.
Read MoreNDP jumps on Liberal leadership drama, urges probe
Liberal leadership hopeful Kevin Falcon took to Twitter yesterday to defend his campaign’s membership efforts.
Read MoreSetting up for success: Bond details plans for a ‘nimble’ leadership transition
As her year as interim leader of the BC Liberal Party draws to a close, Prince George—Valemount MLA Shirley Bond is focused on making space for the party’s next captain, who will be chosen on February 5.
Read MoreFOI filings now 10 bucks a pop
The NDP government wasted no time in implementing filing fees for Freedom of Information requests, as enabled by the revamped Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act.
Read MorePrivacy commissioner details concerns about FOIPPA amendments
It took B.C. information and privacy commissioner Michael McEvoy seven pages to detail his concerns about Bill 22, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, including his “overriding concern” about what the proposed legislation lacks: details about how its myriad amendments will work in practice.
Read MoreWould-be Liberal leaders need a plan to get out of opposition: Polak
Watching the inaugural BC Liberal leadership debate last month gave former Liberal MLA Mary Polak déjà vu.
Read MoreStarting Gunn: Seventh candidate joins Liberal leadership race
After months of coy maneuvering and plenty of speculation, Aaron Gunn officially announced his bid to become the next BC Liberal leader on Saturday.
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