PENTICTON— New Democrat MLAs are holding a forum in Penticton to meet directly with seniors from the Okanagan area about the various concerns and issues that seniors are facing when accessing government programs, services, and supports. “With the Okanagan being home …
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back to Jennifer BlatherwickWomen’s Caucus 2015 report
A year ends, and a new year begins Throughout 2015, the B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus was very active in raising issues of particular importance to women, as well as many other issues that concern all British Columbians. In this …
Damning UBCM survey shows premier’s AGLG has increased burden on local taxpayers
Victoria – A new survey from the Union of B.C. Municipalities shows that the Premier Clark’s Auditor General for Local Government project has only increased the burden on local governments and costs for local taxpayers. ”Premier Christy Clark claimed that …
New bill would help protect animals in distress
VICTORIA – The proposed Distressed Animals Act would help prevent animals from suffering or dying in vehicles without adequate ventilation, says New Democratic spokesperson on local government Selina Robinson. “After a number of incidents of animals dying while left alone …
Christy Clark’s pet project going further off the rails
VICTORIA – The premier’s bungled Auditor General for Local Government project has gone even further off the rails, say the New Democrats. “Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals have already wasted $5 million of the public’s money on this project,” …
Leaked report shows Auditor General for Local Government office in chaos
VICTORIA – A damning internal government review shows while the B.C. Liberals’ Auditor General for Local Government wasted more than $5 million, the office has struggled to set priorities and address deteriorating staff morale. “Based on this report, I doubt the …
Op-ed: Time to look at banning union and corporate donations in local elections
By Selina Robinson, B.C. New Democrat spokesperson for local government This Saturday, voters across the province head to the polls to cast their ballots in local government elections. Candidates in B.C.’s cities and towns have put in countless hours and …
Horgan and Robinson salute Canadian Women’s Rugby Team
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan and local government and sport spokesperson Selina Robinson released the following statement on Canada’s Women’s Rugby team securing a place in the Rugby World Cup Final: “Congratulations to Canada’s Women’s Rugby team for …
Statement by New Democrat MLAs on the ferry accident in South Korea
New Democrat MLAs Jane Shin (Burnaby-Lougheed) and Selina Robinson (Coquitlam-Maillardville) issued the following statement on the South Korean ferry carrying 475 passengers that sank near Mokpo on its way to Jeju Island on Wednesday, April 16: “Burnaby and Coquitlam are …
Op-ed: Silver Alert saves lives
By Selina Robinson Aging isn’t always easy. We live in an aging society; questions about what a dignified retirement looks like, and how we care for our elders, are close to the hearts of those caring for their parents, sometimes …