VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Melanie Mark and Niki Sharma say funding for local Indigenous organizations will support the group’s economic and organizational resilience so they can continue their meaningful work for people and families in the community. “Being supported by …
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back to Niki SharmaNDP MLA Niki Sharma celebrates collaboration with new Youth Climate Corps Chapter in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – NDP MLA Niki Sharma and the Vancouver-Hastings Climate Action Team are welcoming the opportunity to collaborate with the newest chapter of the Youth Climate Corps coming to Vancouver. The two teams will work together on climate justice projects to …
NDP MLAs say grants will help eliminate period poverty in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs George Chow and Niki Sharma say grant funding for local community organizations will help reduce inequality while tackling period poverty – a term which refers to the struggle many low-income people face to afford menstrual products. “Making …
NDP MLAs say grants will help eliminate period poverty in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs George Chow and Niki Sharma say grant funding for local community organizations will help reduce inequality while tackling period poverty – a term which refers to the struggle many low-income people face to afford menstrual products. “Making …
NDP MLAs say community counselling services will be extended for people in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Spencer Chandra Herbert, George Heyman, Melanie Mark and Niki Sharma say that people in Vancouver will continue to benefit from low and no-cost counselling services with the extension of funding for local community agencies. “The …
NDP MLA Niki Sharma launches Vancouver-Hastings Climate Action Team
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Niki Sharma is making climate change mitigation and adaptation in East Vancouver one of her top priorities by launching Vancouver-Hastings’ first local Climate Action Team. “I hear from people everyday who are anxious and eager for …
MLA Sharma delivers Diwali wishes in the legislature
Niki Sharma, New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-Hastings, made the following statement on the occasion of Diwali in the legislative chamber earlier today: “When I was growing up, every year around October and November my parents would turn on the Christmas …
NDP MLAs say Vancouver students will have new accessible playgrounds, school upgrades
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs David Eby, Mable Elmore, George Heyman, Melanie Mark and Niki Sharma say Vancouver students will soon be playing on new accessible playgrounds at Sir Richard McBride Elementary and Lord Tennyson Elementary, thanks to $330,000 in …
NDP MLAs say new support will help anchor attractions in Vancouver recover from impacts of COVID-19
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs say new support from the BC NDP government will help anchor attractions and tour bus companies in Vancouver recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, attract visitors and provide local jobs. “We are lucky to …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says MLA Sharma
VANCOUVER – NDP MLA for Niki Sharma says funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs in Vancouver will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Our government knows how life changing learning can …