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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 16d

NEW - Elenore Sturko has been removed from the Conservative caucus. The leader’s office has not provided any formal details as to why. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 17d

NEW - Conservative leader John Rustad has received the approval of 70.66% of voting members in the BC Conservative Leadership review. #bcpoli

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Emily Lowan (she/her) @emilylowan.bsky.social · 23d

Damning rationale for yesterday’s approval of Ksi Lisims LNG… No consent from the majority of affected First Nations.
The project is wholly-owned by Western LNG, a Texas-based company that is 100% backed by US private equity. The project has major investment from Trump’s billionaire backers #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 24d

NEW - The BC Conservatives have cancelled a scheduled caucus meeting in Kelowna on Thursday. Leader John Rustad was asked to leave caucus on Friday after concerns were raised about membership sales. When he was gone, MLAs expressed concerns about keeping Rustad as leader. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 24d

NEW - The BC forecast deficit is now $11.6 billion. The province lost $2.8 billion in projected revenues due to the consumer carbon tax removal. BC received an additional $2.725 billion from the tobacco settlement. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · 27d

A vehicle with Alberta plates leaving their engines on will remain my all time favourite PA announcement aboard BC Ferries.

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEW - The BC government has told Charleigh Pollock’s family that they have reinstated Charleigh’s Brineura coverage and that coverage will be available to them for as long as the treating physician and the family deem it appropriate. The decision was based on new expert feedback. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEW - Premier David Eby will be shuffling his cabinet tomorrow. This is expected to be a smaller shuffle. Watch for a potential move around Jobs Minister Diana Gibson linked to the ongoing tariff issue. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jul 11

NEW - BC’s rare drugs committee will not be revising recommendation to discontinue coverage of Brineura for Charleigh Pollock. BC Health Minister Josie Osborne says all relevant evidence provided by advocates for Pollock were already considered in the decision to discontinue the drug. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jul 2

NEW - Family doctor and Comox councillor Jonathan Kerr is running to be BC Greens leader. Kerr is the first person to announce intention to run to replace Sonia Furstenau. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 30

NEW - BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has been named to the Order of Canada. #bcpoli

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · Jun 27

All meetings and appointments at my Constituency Office are cancelled for the day due to a security incident that occurred in the early hours of this morning.

Thankfully, nobody was injured. Incidents like this can be quite frightening. I appreciate the concern expressed by community members. (1/2)

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 27

The BC NDP have ordered caution, the offices can remain open but it is up to the MLAs. Bowinn Ma has announced all meetings and appointments at her Constituency Office are cancelled for the day due to the security incident. #bcpoli

Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 27

NEW - North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after an explosive device went off beside MLA Bowinn Ma’s office in North Vancouver-Lonsdale. NDP MLAs have been told to close their constituency offices today. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 27

NEW - North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after an explosive device went off beside MLA Bowinn Ma’s office in North Vancouver-Lonsdale. NDP MLAs have been told to close their constituency offices today. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 12

Leger poling has release its BC report card. Polling shows the BC NDP’s lead over the Conservative Party of BC has widened. NDP sitting at 45% among decideds while the Conservatives sit at 39%. Premier David Eby’s approval rating has increased to a record high 51%. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · Jun 4

Is there any proof you are not the mascot.

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 29

NEW - The BC Government has passed Bill 15 by a vote of 47-46 with speaker Raj Chouhan being forced to break a tie. The bill is opposed by FN leaders, municipalities across the province and major business organize nation. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 20

BC Premier David Eby’s office has announced Michael Bryant’s work under government’s contract with his consulting company concluded on May 18, 2025.

“Debate and discussion around this time-limited contract is distracting from the important work underway.” #bcpoli

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Ian Bailey @ianabailey.bsky.social · May 6

Vancouver-Kingsway MP Don Davies has been chosen as interim leader of the federal NDP, a decision made by the party’s federal council, consulting with caucus. #cdnpoli

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · May 5

can i do a referendum making it illegal for people to say "western alienation" when they aren't actually referring to the most heavily populated and most western part of the country

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · May 4

WELKER: Will you talk to Mark Carney about making Canada the 51st state? Annexing Canada?

TRUMP: I will always talk about that

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · May 2

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 2

NEW - Conservative MP-elect for Battle River—Crowfoot Damien Kurek is resigning his seat to allow Conservative Party Leader, Pierre Poilievre, to run in a forthcoming by-election. #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 2

NEW - Prime Minister Mark Carney will go to Washington on Tuesday to meet with US President Donald Trump. King Charles III will deliver the Throne Speech on May 27 and the new cabinet will be sworn in the week of May 12.
#cdnpoli #bcpoli

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Richard Zussman @richardzussman.bsky.social · May 2

Justin will instantly be able to guess who I was there with based on my reaction.

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