Media Archive
Olsen: Action needed to save Saanich Peninsula Hospital
VICTORIA, B.C. - In response to reports of cockroaches at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands has issued the following statement: “The Saanich...
BC Greens introduce new bill to support EV conversions
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the B.C. Green Caucus introduced the Clean Energy Amendment Act, 2024 that would allow for vehicles converted to electric from gasoline or diesel to qualify for the same...
Furstenau: BC NDP fails to address real drug harms
VICTORIA, B.C. - In response to the BC NDP's request for the federal government to create exemptions to decriminalization, Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has...
BC Greens call for immediate province wide fire ban in response to wildfire evacuations
VICTORIA, B.C. - As British Columbia faces its first wildfire evacuation of the year, the BC Greens are calling on the BC NDP to immediately ban open burning and campfires. "Last night, the Peace...
In a bold move, BC Greens argue that breathing clean air is good for you
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Green Caucus introduced the Clean Air Act, 2024 to ensure cleaner air across the province. Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human...
Stalled progress in Surrey police reform demands stronger leadership
VICTORIA, B.C. - Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, has issued the following statement: “The Surrey police transition has been entirely mishandled by the Minister of Public...
BC Greens: New report exposes unjust isolation of youth in BC custody, urgent reform needed
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, Ombudsperson British Columbia released a report titled Alone: The Prolonged and Repeated Isolation of Youth in Custody. The three-year investigation...
BC Greens call for ban on “forever chemicals” in menstrual products
VICTORIA, B.C. - This Earth Day, as we confront the widespread issue of plastics, the BC Greens are calling on the BC NDP to take a leadership role in advancing both women's health and...
B.C. Green Party Announces Candidates for Cowichan, Surrey, Vancouver, and Kamloops for 2024 Election
Lək̓ʷəŋən [Lekwungen] Territory / Victoria B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today the candidacy of four distinguished leaders for the upcoming fall provincial election: Cammy Lockwood in...