Good afternoon and welcome to today’s news roundup!

There were many more articles published today that dealt with the former NDP candidate for Victoria-False Creek, Ray Lam, who was forced to step down because of some photos on his Facebook page. I promise I will post no other stories about this unless they have something new or interesting to say. The following should lay the story to rest.

Matt Gurney: The many fools of Facebook | National Post

Social networking sites do more harm than good for politicians: professor | Vancouver Sun

B.C. NDP hopeful’s ‘inappropriate’ photos fair game: Premier | Vancouver Sun

And some defense of Mr. Lam.

Photos alone no reason to quit | The Province

Gay candidate resigns over Pride photos on Facebook | Xtra

Yesterday was 4/20, a day of civil disobedience for marijuana activists. The Green Party is actively seeking the support of those who may want to vote for the Marijuana Party, says CBC.

B.C. Green party seeks support from marijuana activists | CBC News

Gordon Campbell today told his supporters they would have to do more than just show up to vote on Voting Day.

Voting is not enough, Campbell says | The Globe and Mail

He also vowed to change laws to allow greater trade with BC.

Campbell vows to ‘open up’ B.C. to trade | Vancouver Sun

B.C. NDP seeks police probe of controversial BC Rail sale | CBC News

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