Robert Buffam

BC Legislative Reporter for CTV Vancouver. RTs don’t = endorsements. [email protected]

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

NEW: Kerry-Lynne Findlay becomes the new leader of the B.C. Conservatives, beating out Caroline Elliott in the final ballot. #bcpoli

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NEW: premier Eby announces that the Site C Dam is being renamed the John Horgan Dam & Generating Station. #bcpoli

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NEW: Premier Eby says he spoke to PM Carney this afternoon about the next steps being announced tomorrow in Edmonton with Alberta premier Smith on the MOU for a pipeline to BC’s coast. Says he’s meeting with him again next week to discuss it further. @CTVVancouver

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

Congratulations Vaughn! Well deserved.

[The Vancouver Sun @VancouverSun]

Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer receives prestigious Michener-Baxter honour https://t.co/v2X3ufdZzx

[Elections BC @ElectionsBC]

A recall petition will be issued in the Vancouver-Quilchena electoral district, after Elections BC received a petition application that met the requirements of the Recall and Initiative Act. Read more: https://t.co/5914ULPoFq #bcpoli

[Mayor Ken Sim @KenSimCity]

Today’s joint commitment from The City, Province, Federal Government, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and PavCo sends a clear message: we are aligned behind a shared vision for the future of soccer in this city.

From improving the game day revenue model to exploring long-term stadium opportunities, partners are working together to build something that reflects the ambition of Vancouver and our region.

The Whitecaps belong in Vancouver.

[Peter Milobar @PeterMilobar]

I’m in this race for one reason: to make sure we have a Conservative government in BC after the next election.

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

Update: Premier Eby And Education Minister Beare announce plans to tear down the existing high school in Tumbler Ridge. Will be replaced by a new school on a new site. ⁦@CTVVancouver⁩

[VaughnPalmer @VaughnPalmer]

“Impose” is precisely the right word for
What the NDP did on bill 9. In the early morning hours, they used their legislative majority to cut off further debate on the delaying motion and force second reading.

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

Premier Eby says the PM told him that Ottawa is providing BC $100 million in funding for security for hosting the 7 FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver. ⁦@CTVVancouver⁩

[Lisa Steacy @lisa_steacy]

After receiving a $175,000 boost to its budget, the Vancouver Police Board has only scheduled four meetings for all of 2026—half the number held last year, the bare minimum required by provincial legislation, and far fewer than other municipalities. https://t.co/NJy8b6dCxf

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

Premier Eby is expected to address the media tomorrow. #bcpoli

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NEW: Premier Eby’s government will not be tabling legislation this session regarding DRIPA. #bcpoli

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

Facing mounting pressure, Premier Eby has blinked again. Once described as non-negotiable measures, he is now not going to table any legislation this session regarding DRIPA. #bcpoli

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NEW: Premier Eby’s government will not be tabling legislation this session regarding DRIPA. #bcpoli

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

NEW: Premier Eby’s government will not be tabling legislation this session regarding DRIPA. #bcpoli

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

UPDATE: BC Ferries announced drivers should return to their vehicles and prepare for boarding to Nanaimo and Langdale. @CTVVancouver

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All ferries at Horseshoe Bay are suspended due to a “serious police incident” on board the Queen of Surrey. No vessels currently being loaded due to this “critical” incident. Police, fire and ambulance out here. ⁦@CTVVancouver⁩

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

All ferries at Horseshoe Bay are suspended due to a “serious police incident” on board the Queen of Surrey. No vessels currently being loaded due to this “critical” incident. Police, fire and ambulance out here. ⁦@CTVVancouver⁩

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

NDP House Leader Mike Farnworth says his party is no longer bringing forward a bill to pause parts of DRIPA as a confidence vote. He says the party will bring in a bill to address DRIPA this session, but it won’t be a confidence vote and it won’t be this week. #bcpoli

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

World Cup mascots head into NDP caucus meeting this morning, ahead of a viewing party event on the front lawn of the BC legislature. #bcpoli

[Ambassador Pete Hoekstra @USAmbCanada]

Positive meeting with Premier Eby today. We talked about ties between B.C. and the USA. Looking forward to continuing our conversation so we can increase prosperity, jobs, and wealth in both countries.

[Robert Buffam @CTVNewsRob]

U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, arrives at the B.C. legislature for his 45 minute meeting with premier Eby. BC ban on US booze and softwood lumber expected to be raised. #bcpoli