VICTORIA – After ignoring the health care needs of British Columbians for nearly two decades, the BC Liberals are now pitting community against community as our BC NDP government continues to invest in health care for people. Since our government …
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BC Liberals blame others for their inaction on second Surrey hospital
VICTORIA – After actively blocking every effort to get a second hospital built in Surrey while in government, the BC Liberals are now blaming others for their refusal to provide families critical improvements to health services. While in government, the BC …
BC New Democrat government working to fix forest industry mess that the BC Liberals left behind
The BC New Democrat government is standing with forest industry workers, contractors and communities who have been affected by mill closures and is working to fix the mess that the BC Liberals left in this important sector. Today our government …
BC Liberals continue to oppose making housing more affordable
The BC Liberals continue to see out-of-control real estate costs as a good thing even if they price most British Columbians out of the housing market. Their response to the First Quarter results shows they still can’t shake their obsession …
Local MLA Fraser welcomes over $64 million for wastewater treatment in Tofino and Cumberland
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser is welcoming over $64 million for wastewater treatment projects in Cumberland and Tofino, thanks to a partnership between all three levels of government. “For far too long the needs of smaller communities …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes BC Arts Council funding for Castlegar and Trail
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $32,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program to support local artists in Castlegar and Trail. This round of funding is part of the government’s commitment to doubling investment in …
Local MLA Leonard welcomes arts funding to benefit people in the Comox Valley
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming over $76,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program that will benefit art and music lovers in the Comox Valley. The funding will help support the Comox Valley Art Gallery, …
MLA Simons welcomes BC Arts Council funding for Powell River
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming over $56,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council (BCAC) Grant Program to support Powell River’s Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA). This round of funding is part of the …
BC NDP makes progress on fixing BC Liberal failures in Courtenay-Comox
After more than a decade of ignoring the challenges facing the people in Courtenay-Comox, the BC Liberals are now feigning interest by holding a two-day caucus meeting in the constituency. As they tour the area, we offer a reminder of …
NDP government keeps rent increases under control, BC Liberals support wacky housing hikes
While the NDP government is saving average renters nearly $500 annually with its plan to keep increases to the rate of inflation, the BC Liberals’ policy would push housing costs out of control. The government announced today that the maximum …