B.C. must face its scandalous ways—wood-splitter and all
David Moscrop: Either the Speaker has misinterpreted everything and caused a needless embarrassment (unlikely) or this is a house in need of deep, structural change
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Darryl Plecas
The B.C. Speaker is alleging ’flagrant’ overspending, luxurious trips and improper cash payouts by legislature officials
Darryl Plecas’s report also details missing booze, high-end suits and—oddly—a wood-splitter bought at taxpayers’ expense, as RCMP confirms it’s investigating
Why the B.C. Speaker’s constituents are still speaking to him
Voters in the Liberal stronghold of Abbotsford South have every reason to be furious with Darryl Plecas. Lucky for him, they’re even madder at Christy Clark.