by romarco1 | Jan 1, 1932 | Timeline:1960s
In British Columbia, a provincial section of the CCF was also founded in 1932, and faced its first electoral test the following year. In 1933 the BC CCF elected 7 MLAs and became the Official Opposition. But disagreements over the best course for achieving progress,...
by romarco1 | Jan 1, 1890 | Timeline:1960s
Two miners’ union-backed Labour MLAs were elected in Nanaimo in 1890 and the first declared socialists were elected in British Columbia in 1903. James Hawthornthwaite won in Nanaimo City, and Parker Williams was elected in nearby Newcastle. They were joined by a...
