SURREY – Health Minister Adrian Dix has announced a series of actions to improve healthcare in Surrey, including a significant expansion of Surrey Memorial Hospital. The announcement comes as historic under-investment in Surrey healthcare facilities is contributing to challenges in …
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back to Garry BeggNew BC NDP Government Caucus leadership team ready to work with Premier Eby on housing, health, public safety and tackling the cost of living
VICTORIA –The new BC NDP Government Caucus Executive was appointed Wednesday. The new executive, joining Premier David Eby, includes the Chair, House Leader, Whip and deputies as well as the two chairs of the Government Caucus Committees Premier Eby and …
MLA Garry Begg says non-profit grants will support accessibility
New Democrat MLA Garry Begg says a grant of almost $29,000 for a local non-profit will support projects that advance accessibility and inclusion in the community. “Fishing is a favourite pastime of many in our community and expanding the sport’s reach …
NDP MLA Garry Begg recognizes local leader honoured for community safety achievements in Surrey
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Garry Begg is honouring Lovepreet Brar for their work supporting crime prevention and community safety, with a focus on transformative Indigenous-led approaches. “My heartfelt congratulations to Lovepreet Brar’s outstanding leadership and dedication assisting victims of crime and their …
Budget moves forward BC NDP commitment to build Surrey hospital cancelled by BC Liberals
The BC NDP’s 2021 Budget capital plan allocates $1.66 billion to build a new hospital in Surrey, a promise the BC Liberals abandoned when their government sold off the original planned site. (Budget 2021 Link) “Today our BC NDP government …
Surrey NDP MLAs sworn into Legislature
VICTORIA – Seven Surrey New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the Legislature virtually today following an historic election. Harry Bains, Garry Begg, Jagrup Brar, Bruce Ralston, Jinny Sims, Rachna Singh, and Mike Starchuk joined the largest BC New Democrat caucus …
Surrey MLAs welcome school upgrades for Surrey students
Surrey – New Democrat MLAs Jinny Sims, Garry Begg, Rachna Singh, Harry Bains, Bruce Ralston, and Jagrup Brar say students in Surrey are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to $2.9 million in provincial funding for school …
Andrew Wilkinson must release all documents involving BC Liberals on money laundering
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson should not be able to choose which money laundering cabinet documents are released to the Cullen Inquiry or government officials. Speaking on the Lynda Steele Show yesterday, Wilkinson bowed to pressure on disclosure, but insisted …
BC Liberals continue to support unfair tolls on the Port Mann Bridge
A tweet by BC Liberal House Leader Mary Polak raises questions about whether the BC Liberals would bring back tolls on the Port Mann bridge. Polak defended tolls on the Port Mann, saying the BC Liberals considered it a solution …
Local MLAs welcome funding for mobile community meal program in Surrey
SURREY — Local New Democrat government MLAs are welcoming $58,000 in capital project funding to support a mobile community food truck for vulnerable community members in Surrey, operated by the Phoenix Drug and Alcohol Recovery & Education Society. The Phoenix Society …