BURNABY, B.C.—Richard Lee focused on his community connections Saturday as he made his first public statements since being named the Liberal candidate in the Burnaby South byelection. Lee has lived in the riding for 30 years and represented Burnaby in British Columbia’s legislature for 16 years, serving for a time as deputy speaker. Richard Lee, the Liberal candidate for Burnaby South, makes his first public appearance Saturday. ( Cherise Seucharan / Star Metro Vancouver ) Former Burnaby South candidate Karen Wang is asked to leave the site where she had called a news conference for by Burnaby Public Library Chief Librarian Beth Davies in Burnaby, B.C. Green Party candidate, announced his intention to run as an independent in the riding on Thursday and said he’s gathering signatures to confirm his candidacy.

Source: thestar January 19, 2019 17:12 UTC