Judge refuses to put a halt to B.C.'s referendum on voting systems

A judge has refused to put a halt to a B.C. referendum this fall on whether to change the current voting system to proportional representation.
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) and another organization filed a court petition opposing the referendum on the grounds it has been rushed and involves confusing and complex questions for the voters.
They sought a stay or suspension of a cabinet order-in-council on the referendum pending a determination of the issues raised b