Mary Polak

The new leader of the British Columbia Liberals says he's on his way to Victoria with promises that will rebuild the party and attract voters while he also seeks his own seat in the legislature.

British Columbia's auditor general says the province's legislature must set higher standards for expense reporting by top administrative officials following allegations of spending abuses made by Speaker Darryl Plecas.

The Speaker of British Columbia's legislature has promised to resign if a financial audit he is recommending doesn't prompt public outrage and back his handling of a controversy that has engulfed the province's politics.

Premier Christy Clark appointed a new 22-member cabinet on Mon. June 12, 2017, while acknowledging her Liberal minority government is likely destined to be short-lived.

"It doesn't pass the smell test," said lawyer Jason Gratl, who is representing the groups alleging corporate influence.

As he rotated the tug, he grinned and joked, "You shouldn’t give me toys like this."

Metro Vancouver mayors are prepping for months of hard lobbying against the Trans Mountain expansion before Ottawa decision-makers.