Liberals did it again

Liberal leader Gordon Campbell became the first B.C. premier in 26 years to win three consecutive elections with a majority government.

As the economy weighed heavy on the minds of B. C. residents, Mr. Campbell campaigned as the safe bet to steer the province through tough times, arguing NDP Leader Carole James was not up to the job.

The tactic paid off.

The Liberals were projected late last night to take 50 of 85 seats in the B. C. legislature. The NDP will form the Opposition with 35 seats.

There were no Green party candidates elected.

BC-STV was ruled out by a wide margin  as it failed to win 50-per-cent approval, that likely would end the debate in B.C. about changing our voting system. This is the second time STV has been voted down.

Premier Gordon Campbell visits UBC School of Journalism

BC’s Premier Gordon Campbell is passionate about making Vancouver a magnet for tourism, learning and fusion of diverse cultures.

Premier Campbell

The Premier was addressing graduate students at the University of British Columbia, School of Journalism on Friday, October 24, 2008.

After a brief talk Premier Campbell opened the floor up for questions which made his ten point plan more clear to the audience present.

Vancouver’s affordable housing has been a pressing concern for all residents. When quizzed upon how he intends to solve this persisting problems Campbell said he would remove regulations restricting lot sizes. Reducing 40 feet lot subdivisions to 33 foot lots, “would probably drive down the average housing cost in Vancouver by about $200,000 alone.”

Premier Campbell took pride in the fact that Vancouver is the host of 2010 Winter Olympic games which adds to distinction apart from being one of the best cities in the world to live in.

He said Journalism is the second best job in the world apart from working for public service.

When asked whether he would be interested in running for the forth coming November 12, 2009 BC provincial elections, Premier Campbell said, ” I want to be re-elected as BC’s Premier.”