Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson Gets Candid As Election Heats Up in British Columbia
Darpan News Desk, 26 Sep, 2020 01:16 AM
"It is a real disappointment seeing BC PREMIER John Horgan put his own ‘job security’ above the health of British Columbians," he told Darpan Magazine as he outlined his agenda for the upcoming election. The announcement by BC Premier John Horgan has been a rather unwelcome by the allies and the Opposition alike.
Darpan Magazine's host Ish Sharma sat down with BC Liberal & Opposition leader Andrew Wilkinson for his reaction and thoughts on this snap election. British Columbians head to the polls on Oct 24 for the provincial election amidst a pandemic.
Kasari Govender says use of data about ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation is minimal in B.C., leading to policies that fail to address discrimination, including how people of colour may be disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Health Minister Adrian Dix said he met with First Nations leaders on Monday and the ministry has worked with various communities to address matters related to COVID-19 transmission when it occurs.
Police are investigating a shooting last night in the 12900 block of 65A Avenue. Indications are that this is a targeted incident related to the ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict.
