SURREY – Local New Democrat MLAs Jinny Sims, Garry Begg, Rachna Singh, Harry Bains, Bruce Ralston, and Jagrup Brar say students in Surrey will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to almost $2,200,000 in provincial funding for school upgrade …
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back to Jessie SunnerSurrey MLAs welcome B.C. government funds for local environment and public safety organizations
SURREY – Surrey New Democrat MLAs are welcoming $374,000 in funding for eight not-for-profit organizations in Surrey. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs, are receiving the funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. The recipients of the community grant …
New Democrat MLAs Rachna Singh, Jinny Sims, and Harry Bains welcome child care prototype projects in Surrey
SURREY – Surrey New Democrat MLAs Rachna Singh, Jinny Sims, and Harry Bains are welcoming an exciting initiative that will see child care fees eliminated or capped at $200 per month for 209 child care spaces in Surrey. “Families in …
Surrey MLAs welcome $14,919 for seniors
Surrey – Seniors in Surrey will benefit from greater accessibility and a higher quality of life thanks to a $14,919 age-friendly grant coming to their community for the Mobile Community Care for Seniors program, announced New Democrat MLAs Rachna Singh, …
New Democrat MLAs welcome school upgrades and new busses for Surrey students
SURREY – Local New Democrat MLAs say students in Surrey will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to almost $15 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects and new busses in the Surrey School District. Surrey School …
Human Rights Commission needed now for British Columbians, says Horgan
VANCOUVER— With hate speech incidents rising in B.C. on the heels of Donald Trump’s executive order against Muslim travellers, it is time to re-establish the B.C. Human Rights Commission, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “B.C. is currently the only province …
John Horgan and New Democrats will get Surrey moving with transit upgrades
SURREY – While the Christy Clark government refuses to increase funding for desperately needed transit and transportation improvements in Surrey, New Democrat leader John Horgan says he will boost funding and get to work building upgrades to get people and …
Bains: Clark government has failed to support forestry in Merritt and around B.C.
Harry Bains, the New Democrat spokesperson for forestry, issued the following statement today regarding the announced shutdown of the Tolko mill in Merritt. “The planned shutdown of Tolko’s operations is terrible news for the workers, their families and the community …
Surrey’s overdose crisis needs immediate action from the Christy Clark government
VICTORIA—New Democrats have tabled legislation that would take action on Surrey’s overdose crisis, but Christy Clark continues to delay, calling for action from the federal government. “Just weeks ago, people in Surrey saw 36 overdoses in 48 hours. But still …
John Horgan says Surrey families need schools, not stunts, from B.C. Liberals
SURREY – New Democrat leader John Horgan visited Surrey today to call for secure, stable and adequate funding for public schools. “Christy Clark has used Surrey kids as a backdrop for two political announcements in recent weeks. But unfortunately for …