PORT MOODY/COQUITLAM – Students in the tri-cities will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to $7.4 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Coquitlam School District. “We’re making education a top priority again after …
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back to Jennifer BlatherwickMLAs Selina Robinson and Jodie Wickens awarded expanded roles
COQUITLAM – New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to the spokesperson roles for Coquitlam MLAs Selina Robinson and Jodie Wickens today, highlighting their important roles in a team that’s working for all British Columbians, not just the wealthy and the well connected. “I’m …
John Horgan’s team ready to build a better B.C.
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to his shadow cabinet ahead of the coming legislative session, highlighting a strong team that will be working for all British Columbians, not just the handful of wealthy donors who had been paying her second …
Christy Clark’s mismanagement of gaming grant program highlighted by auditor general
COQUITLAM – The Christy Clark government’s lax approach to awarding community gaming grants is just another example of its mismanagement, says New Democrat spokesperson for sport, Selina Robinson. “It was bad enough that the B.C. Liberals significantly cut gaming grants …
Evergreen Line finally opening – over budget and late, contrary to Christy Clark government’s claim
COQUITLAM – The New Democrats are happy to see the Evergreen Line finally open, but would be even happier if the Christy Clark government’s claim that it was on budget and on time was actually true. “We’re happy that the …
Christy Clark’s processing delays threaten sports and cultural organizations in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Hundreds of community organizations that rely on provincial grants, including 78 in Vancouver, are feeling the pinch thanks to Christy Clark’s government dropping the ball on processing applications, says New Democrat spokesperson for local government, sports and seniors, …
Housing affordability crisis getting worse for seniors
BURNABY – The affordability crisis is hitting seniors in metro Vancouver especially hard, and it’s getting worse, say the New Democrats. A recent report on affordability in metro Vancouver showed that there was a 38-per-cent increase in the number of …
Clark government failed to address escalating fentanyl crisis, yawning gaps in treatment: Horgan
VICTORIA – Fentanyl overdoses are projected to claim a record number of lives in British Columbia this year, but the BC Liberal government has failed to provide adequate, accessible pathways to treatment for people and families desperately seeking mental health …
Clark government neglecting families and communities by ignoring affordable rental housing
COQUITLAM– The Christy Clark government is ignoring a rental housing crisis that is getting worse by the day, hurting families and communities around British Columbia, says B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “People and families are scrambling to find affordable rental housing here in …
Premier Clark participates in Animal Protection Day, but blocks animal protection legislation
VICTORIA— New Democrats are asking why Premier Christy Clark is blocking legislation that would protect animals in distress. New Democrat MLA Selina Robinson put forward the Distressed Animals Act on May 3, legislation that would take concrete steps to protect pets …