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"That kind of uncertainty does not attract capital that we need in our province to generate jobs and tax revenue."
The first quarterly fiscal update projects the deficit will be $450 million higher than forecast in February’s budget.
The move comes as uncertainty over land claims and court cases continues to dominate political discourse.
She described Milobar's new crew as "a group of people who are willing to put in the work and deliver on what British Columbians need in 2026."
The products can only be shipped within Canada — or picked up for free in Vancouver.
She said the new venture represents "a strong, credible alternative to the NDP that is focused on affordability, and competent government."
Organizers cited "the need for a viable centre-right alternative to defeat the BC NDP."
"No one in our communities asked for these data centres," Yi-Kieran said, "and it’s our communities who will bear the costs while tech bros and CEOs rake in the profits.”
The party's platform consists of four main pillars: "stay in the city you call home, make a good living in Vancouver, get where you need to go faster and cheaper, and love your community."
Two variations were revealed to the public at a rally-esque press conference in Victoria on Tuesday.
"There's absolutely nothing stopping us from working to achieve — within the limits of the Election Finance Act, of course — a better City Hall."
Fry thanked him for making that decision, calling it "courageous."
The MLA and longtime Indigenous leader died August 28 at the age of 74.
There were 19 victims, most of whom were "investors" from the South Asian community.
The quintet branded their new venture a "stable, serious alternative to the NDP."
"If this city doesn't give people somewhere to find joy and community, they'll find something else," he warned.
A press conference has been scheduled for Friday morning so officers can provide more details.
The former Vancouver mayor and Canadian senator was appointed to find solutions to the crises in the neighbourhood last September.
Now-former MLA Reann Gasper has been promoted to Delaney's position.
COPE mayoral candidate Stephanie Allen ended her campaign earlier Wednesday.
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