BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs say that over $400,000 in funding from the province will help support programs for youth and vulnerable people and families in Burnaby. “Community organizations have worked tirelessly to continue to serve people in Burnaby over …
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back to Raj ChouhanBC NDP’s Raj Chouhan elected first Punjabi Speaker of a legislature in North America
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat MLA Raj Chouhan is the first Punjabi person from India to ever be elected as a Speaker of a legislature in North America. “I am deeply honoured to have been elected by my colleagues to …
Burnaby NDP MLAs sworn into Legislature
VICTORIA – Four Burnaby New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the Legislature virtually today following an historic election. Katrina Chen, Raj Chouhan, Anne Kang and Janet Routledge were all re-elected, and join the largest BC New Democrat caucus ever elected. …
Burnaby MLAs welcome funding for local anti-racism efforts
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Anne Kang, Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen and Raj Chouhan say new provincial anti-racism funding for Burnaby Family Life will improve Burnaby’s ability to respond to and prevent racism. Burnaby Family Life is one of 34 …
Local MLAs Raj Chouhan and Anne Kang welcome school upgrades for Burnaby
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Raj Chouhan and Anne Kang say students in Burnaby are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $1.1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in SD 41. …
Local MLAs welcome funding for sport, arts, and culture in Burnaby
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Anne Kang, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Janet Routledge are welcoming over $2.4 million through the Community Gaming Grants Program to benefit 47 sport, arts, and culture organizations in Burnaby. Some of organizations benefitting from this funding include: …
Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen, Anne Kang and Raj Chouhan are welcoming $456,840 in Community Gaming Grant funding to the Parent Advisory Council to benefit students in Burnaby. Schools receive PAC funding each year to provide …
Local MLAs Chouhan and Darcy celebrate major increases to public transit in Burnaby and New West
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Raj Chouhan and Judy Darcy are welcoming significant increases to local transit services that will reduce overcrowding, cut wait times, create better transit connections, and bring service to new areas. “This year, getting into the …
Burnaby MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants for Burnaby
BURNABY – Local MLAs Katrina Chen and Raj Chouhan are welcoming $142,500 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those …
Burnaby MLAs welcome funding for new playgrounds
BURNABY – Local Burnaby MLAs are saying students will soon enjoy new playgrounds at three schools, thanks to $285,000 in provincial funding through the Playground Equipment Program, now in its second year. Schools receiving funding include: Maywood Community School is …