↓
 
Sooke PocketNews

Sooke PocketNews

Real News, No Paper

  • Headlines
  • Sooke Jobs
  • Indigenous News
  • Sooke Youth
  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Columnists
  • Letters
  • Weather
    • Sooke Weather
    • Tide Report
  • Traffic
    • Sooke Traffic
    • Gas Prices
    • Buses
    • Ferries
  • Polls
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • Testimonials
    • Policies
    • Donors
    • Franchise
    • Advertise
      • Advertise with SPN
      • Past ads
    • Manifesto
    • FAQs
    • Sitemap
  • Submit an Article
  • Garage Sales
Home→Tags BC election 2017 1 2 3 4 >>  
 

This news is sponsored by

Tag Archives: BC election 2017

Post navigation

← Older posts

Ceremony swears in the new Premier of BC (with a T’Sou-ke presence)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on July 18, 2017 by Britt SantowskiOctober 1, 2017

-SPN News, July 18, 2017 Today at 2:00 p.m., the Sooke MLA and leader of the NDP John Horgan was sworn in as the 36th Premier of BC. The opening ceremony included a blessing from Chief Gordon Planes and Elder … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged BC election 2017, indigenous, swearing in

BREAKING: BC has a new premier!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

John Horgan is the new premier of BC. In his presentation in front of the Lieutenant Governnor’s House, Horgan addressed the top issues that required immediate attention. These included the fentanyl crisis, softwood and education. The Legislature will select a … Continue reading →

Posted in Breaking | Tagged BC election 2017

Christy Clark’s meeting wraps up with the Lieutenant Governor, no decision made

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 29, 2017

Just after 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2017—and after 16 years of rule—the BC Liberals have lost the confidence of Parliament. Shortly after, Christy Clark went to meet with the Lieutenant Governor, Judith Guichon, to advise her what should unfold next, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

The BC Government has been toppled

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 29, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 29, 2017

The BC Government, under the leadership of Christy Clark of the BC Liberals, has just lost a confidence vote. The current government has been toppled. The final vote on the amendment made by John Horgan, NDP, was 44 in favour … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

Throne Speech: BC Liberals adopt a center social stance

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 22, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 22, 2017

Read the entire transcript here. Today’s speech was delivered today, as Parliament resumed in Victoria. Earlier, Steve Thomson, MLA for Kelowna-Mission, took up the role of speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. “British Columbians spoke loud and clear … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

NDP’s John Horgan responds to the Throne Speech: She’ll say anything to hang on to power

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 22, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 22, 2017

John Horgan has issued the following statement on Christy Clark’s throne speech promises: “For years, Christy Clark looked out for herself and her rich friends while making life harder for everyone else. On election day, an overwhelming majority of British … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

Green’s Andrew Weaver responds to the Throne Speech: Astonishing about-face

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 22, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 22, 2017

Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to today’s Speech from the Throne.  “The astonishing about-face taken by the B.C. Liberal government in this throne speech demonstrates the difference that the B.C. Greens made in the election and … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

Horgan and Weaver maintain Clark’s political “games” are hurting British Columbians

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 14, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 14, 2017

–Provincial politics John Horgan and Andrew Weaver are calling on Christy Clark to stop playing games and give British Columbians the new leadership they voted for. Since originally pledging to hold a confidence vote quickly, Clark has delayed the vote … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

Premier Christy Clark introduces new Executive Council

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 12, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 12, 2017

Today at Government House, Premier Christy Clark and her Executive Council were formally sworn in by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. “Our province needs a strong economy, one capable of supporting the services and high quality of life that British Columbians expect … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

BC Government resumes on June 22

Sooke PocketNews Posted on June 7, 2017 by Britt SantowskiJune 7, 2017

BC Government will resume parliament on June 22, 2017. Shortly thereafter, BC will either have a decided leader or (highly unlikely) another election. “Today, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, I informed the Office of the Speaker that the legislature … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC election 2017

Post navigation

← Older posts

Weather

Sooke
January 26, 2021, 7:21 pm
Showers
E
Showers
5°C
14 km/h
real feel: -1°C
current pressure: 99 mb
humidity: 54%
wind speed: 14 km/h E
wind gusts: 32 km/h
UV-Index: 0
sunrise: 7:51 am
sunset: 5:04 pm
© 2021 AccuWeather, Inc.
Forecast January 26, 2021
day
Showers
ENE
Showers
6°C
wind speed: 18 km/h ENE
wind gusts: 47 km/h
max. UV-Index: 1
night
Showers
ENE
Showers
3°C
wind speed: 11 km/h ENE
wind gusts: 22 km/h
max. UV-Index: 1
 

SPOTLIGHT Sponsors

Featured Sponsors and Events

Administration

  • Log in

SPN Polls

Regarding the January 6 insurrection attempt in the US, why do you care?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...
  • Polls Archive

Sponsors

Jobs in Sooke

Jobs from Indeed

jobs by Indeed

For a more comprehensive listing, please visit the SPN Jobs Page.

© 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 PocketNews - Weaver Xtreme Theme Privacy
↑