Close X
Friday, November 1, 2024
ADVT 
National

NDP, Greens unite to support electoral reform ahead of vote; Liberals opposed

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 30 Nov, 2017 11:33 AM

    British Columbia's New Democrats and Greens will formally work together to support electoral reform ahead of a provincial referendum next fall on changing the voting system.

    The minority NDP government, supported by three members of the Green party, is poised to pass legislation today that paves the way for the referendum on Nov. 30, 2018.

    The Liberals are mounting a determined opposition to the electoral reform legislation, arguing it is biased against the current first-past-the-post system.

    New Democrat Bob D'Eith and Green Sonia Furstenau say a working group will encourage participation in the government's public consultation process to help shape the referendum.

    Attorney General David Eby launched the government's How We Vote website last week, asking for public input on the question or questions that will be on the referendum ballot.

    The New Democrats promised electoral reform during last spring’s election campaign.

    Last month, it introduced legislation allowing for a mail-in vote that would require a margin of 50 per cent plus one to be successful.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    SEE PICS: Vancouver Driver Caught Driving With Tablet, Cellphone Tied To Steering Wheel

    SEE PICS: Vancouver Driver Caught Driving With Tablet, Cellphone Tied To Steering Wheel
    The Vancouver Police Department's traffic unit tweeted a photo of the elaborate setup. The cellphone — hooked up to a charger — appeared to be attached to the wheel with zipties. The tablet seemed to be wedged in between them.

    SEE PICS: Vancouver Driver Caught Driving With Tablet, Cellphone Tied To Steering Wheel

    3-Car Collision In South Surrey: 4 In Hospital, One Suffering Life-Threatening Injuries

    3-Car Collision In South Surrey: 4 In Hospital, One Suffering Life-Threatening Injuries
    Four people are in hospital after a serious crash in South Surrey that happened after midnight at 24 Avenue and Croydon

    3-Car Collision In South Surrey: 4 In Hospital, One Suffering Life-Threatening Injuries

    15-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Sungod Recreation Center Centre Stabbing

    On November 07, 2017 at 8:36 p.m. Delta Police attended the 7800 blk of 112 Street in response to a report of an injured male at the Sungod Recreation Center. An 18 year old male was approached by two males wearing balaclavas. 

    15-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Sungod Recreation Center Centre Stabbing

    Delta Police Investigate Rash of Theft from Vehicles Over the Weekend

    In one specific incident, at approximately 0420 a.m. Sunday morning on Farrell Cres, a citizen witnessed a male breaking into the neighbor’s vehicle and confronted the suspect. 

    Delta Police Investigate Rash of Theft from Vehicles Over the Weekend

    Loblaw Closing 22 Stores, Launching Home Delivery Ahead Of 'Difficult Year'

    Loblaw Closing 22 Stores, Launching Home Delivery Ahead Of 'Difficult Year'
    VANCOUVER — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is closing 22 stores and launching home delivery in two major Canadian cities, ahead of what it believes will be a challenging new year.

    Loblaw Closing 22 Stores, Launching Home Delivery Ahead Of 'Difficult Year'

    Court Sides With Filmmaker Who Took On Vancouver Aquarium's Captivity Practice

    Court Sides With Filmmaker Who Took On Vancouver Aquarium's Captivity Practice
      It says a lower court judge erred in ordering the filmmaker to remove 15 segments of his documentary that the aquarium said could cause the facility irreparable harm.

    Court Sides With Filmmaker Who Took On Vancouver Aquarium's Captivity Practice