SURREY – New Democrat MLA Harry Bains says that people in Surrey will continue to benefit from low and no-cost counselling services with the extension of funding for two local community agencies. “Considering the challenges of the pandemic over the …
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back to Jessie SunnerFunding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says MLA Harry Bains
SURREY – NDP MLA Harry Bains says funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Literacy is an incredibly valuable skill in our society that empowers …
NDP MLA Harry Bains says new, affordable rentals coming to Surrey
SURREY – NDP MLA Harry Bains says 104 new, affordable rental homes are coming to Surrey-Newton for people with low to moderate incomes. “I am excited to announce more housing options for Indigenous people in our community” said MLA Harry Bains. …
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 …
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 …
Surrey MLAs welcome funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
SURREY – New Democrat MLAs Harry Bains, Garry Begg, Jagrup Brar, Bruce Ralston, Jinny Sims, and Rachna Singh are welcoming $374,700 in funding for eight not-for-profit organizations in Surrey. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through …
Local MLA Harry Bains welcomes new child care spaces coming to Surrey
SURREY – Finding quality child care will soon be a little easier for parents in Surrey. New Democrat MLA Harry Bains is welcoming 314 new licensed child care spaces at 13 different facilities across the city. “Families in Surrey have struggled for …
New Democrat government MLAs welcome funding for sport, arts and culture in Surrey
SURREY – Surrey’s New Democrat government MLAs are welcoming $2,653,010 to benefit 64 sport, arts and culture organizations in Surrey. “This funding provides space and opportunities for people to come together and celebrate excellence in sport, arts and culture,” said Jinny Sims, MLA …