Breaking: Liberal candidate Karen Wang drops out of Burnaby South byelection
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The Liberal candidate running against NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in the Burnaby South byelection has bowed out of the race.
Karen Wang says she made comments online that referenced Singh's cultural background and her choice of words wasn't well-considered and didn't reflect her intent.
StarMetro Vancouver reported this morning that Wang wrote on Chinese social media platform WeChat that she was the "only'' Chinese candidate in the riding, rather than Singh, who she identified as "of Indian descent.''
She says she "sincerely'' apologizes to Singh and has deep respect for him as the leader of his party and for his public service.
Onus on homeowners to opt-out of speculation tax
Starting later this week, homeowners in Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and other communities targeted by the speculation tax will be getting notices in the mail with “clear instructions” on how to apply for an exemption.
Yes, that's right: the onus is on YOU to let the province know you're not a real estate speculator.
Guest: Richard Zussman
Global News Online Legislative Reporter
The Liberal candidate running against NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in the Burnaby South byelection has bowed out of the race.
Karen Wang says she made comments online that referenced Singh's cultural background and her choice of words wasn't well-considered and didn't reflect her intent.
StarMetro Vancouver reported this morning that Wang wrote on Chinese social media platform WeChat that she was the "only'' Chinese candidate in the riding, rather than Singh, who she identified as "of Indian descent.''
She says she "sincerely'' apologizes to Singh and has deep respect for him as the leader of his party and for his public service.
Onus on homeowners to opt-out of speculation tax
Starting later this week, homeowners in Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria, and other communities targeted by the speculation tax will be getting notices in the mail with “clear instructions” on how to apply for an exemption.
Yes, that's right: the onus is on YOU to let the province know you're not a real estate speculator.
Guest: Richard Zussman
Global News Online Legislative Reporter