Weaver on Vancouver School Board firing
VICTORIA B.C. – “For public education to thrive in British Columbia, the provincial government must work effectively and in partnership with Boards of Education to put students first,” said Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. “Minister Bernier’s announcement today is yet another example of how the dysfunctional relationship between the B.C. Liberals and Boards of Education results in the spending of more time and money on opposing each other than on finding solutions that will benefit students and teachers in the classroom."
Kim Charlesworth nominated as B.C. Greens candidate for Nelson-Creston
NELSON B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce that former Nelson city councillor Kim Charlesworth has been nominated as the party’s candidate in Nelson-Creston. Charlesworth competed against Ramona Faust, a Central Kootenay Regional District director, for the nomination. 253 party members were eligible to participate in the online vote, which ran from Oct. 4 to 9.
B.C. Greens commit to advancing ride-hailing technology
VICTORIA B.C. – “If we are striving to be a province leading the way into the 21st century, we need to support innovation and new technology,” said Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head.
Sonia Furstenau acclaimed B.C. Green candidate in Cowichan Valley (Updated)
DUNCAN, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau has been acclaimed as the B.C. Green Party candidate for the riding of Cowichan Valley. Furstenau made the announcement at the Old Firehouse Wine Bar in Duncan, B.C. alongside Leader Andrew Weaver.