The Province has named the new Kootenay Lake vessel the MV Kokanee Ferry, honouring the iconic landlocked salmon native to Kootenay Lake and reflecting the region’s natural heritage. The new vessel will replace the aging MV Balfour and operate …
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BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says trail users in the North Okanagan will see improvements for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles
VERNON- BC New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that people who use off-road vehicle trails in will see improvements thanks to funding for local snowmobile associations. “The Okanagan is home to a strong outdoor recreation community, with opportunities to enjoy …
BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu introduces motion to support rural people with private wastewater costs
VICTORIA – BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu introduced a motion in the Legislative Assembly today calling on the government to support residents across the province who rely on private wastewater facilities. During her remarks, MLA Sandhu, who represents Vernon-Lumby, said the following: “For …
BC NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says trail users in the Kootenays will see improvements for off-road vehicles and snowmobiles
NAKUSP– BC New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says that people who use off-road vehicle trails in the Kootenays will see improvements thanks to funding for Arrow Lakes Ridge Riders Association. “Snowmobiling and off-roading are great pastimes here in the Kootenays, …
BC NDP MLA Lajeunesse says trail users in Jordan River will see improvements for off-road vehicles
JORDAN RIVER – BC New Democrat MLA Dana Lajeunesse says that people who use off-road vehicle trails in the Juan de Fuca region will see improvements thanks to funding for the Vancouver Island Dirt Riders Association. “One of the best parts …
BC NDP MLA Steve Morissette’s motion to support independent movie theatres passes
VICTORIA – BC New Democrat MLA Steve Morissette’s motion to support independent movie theatres was passed in the Legislative Assembly today. The motion calls on the provincial government to allow small, independent movie theatres to serve liquor during mixed-age showings. …
BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu introduces motion to support rural people with private wastewater costs
VICTORIA – BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu introduced a motion in the Legislative Assembly today calling on the government to support residents across the province who rely on private wastewater facilities. During her remarks, MLA Sandhu, who represents Vernon-Lumby, said …
Statement from Ravi Parmar on motion from Mandeep Dhaliwal
B.C. NDP MLA Ravi Parmar has released the following statement: “1984 is etched in the minds of every member of the Sikh faith. It’s a deeply sensitive moment for people that deserves to be discussed with the deepest sensitivity and …
Halford was in Minister’s Office during BC Liberal Olympic Ticketpalooza
The B.C. Liberals gave dozens of Olympic tickets to MLAs at significant cost to taxpayers. A report on those costs is available here. The program was run by Minister Iain Black’s office, which included Executive Assistant Trevor Halford.
B.C. Conservative House Leader opposed Coastal Gaslink
VICTORIA – Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon outlined B.C. Conservative House Leader Á’a:líya Warbus’s past opposition to Coastal Gaslink in Question Period this afternoon. Kahlon read from a Facebook post by Warbus in February 2020: The post is still available on Warbus’s Facebook page here.