Start of British Columbia's new legislative session sparks budget fight
A BC MLA warns the NDP kickoff of Parliament on March 24 in Victoria will bring Throne Speech and the 1997 budget with a potential billion dollar deficit. Critics flag rising debt to 20 percent of GPP, expanded gambling plans, and modified no fault auto insurance, while urging referendum and spending cuts.
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Premier Clark faces criticism over casino licensing
A reader argues Premier Glen Clark erred by legalizing destination-style casinos, noting social costs, increased crime, and strained families. The letter cites national VLT revenue, teen gambling, and compares Ottawa lobbying to aid children with casino expansion at home. It asks what price society should pay.
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