PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam Rick Glumac says legislative changes will lay the groundwork for the Burrard Thermal lands to become the site for clean tech projects and contribute to the fight against climate change while also boosting the local economy and creating jobs. “Unlocking …
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VICTORIA – Four Tri-Cities New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the Legislature virtually today following an historic election. Fin Donnelly, Rick Glumac, Mike Farnworth, and Selina Robinson joined the largest BC New Democrat caucus ever elected. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in …
Tri-Cities MLAs say local students to get new accessible playgrounds
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLAs Rick Glumac and Mike Farnworth say students at Cedar Drive Elementary and École Porter Street Elementary will soon have new accessible playgrounds, thanks to $250,000 in provincial funding. “We know how important it is to have …
MLA Glumac says people in the Tri Cities to benefit from local food security action
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac says that a $85,000 grant from the province will help local governments boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in the Tri-Cities. MLA Glumac says the grant funding will go towards developing …
MLA Glumac advocates in legislature for tackling climate change while boosting Port Moody economy
PORT MOODY – This morning, New Democrat MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam Rick Glumac spoke in the BC Legislature about the opportunities presented by the Burrard Thermal site in Port Moody to advance clean tech innovation and fight climate change. “The Burrard …
Tri-Cities MLAs welcome funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
COQUITLAM – New Democrat MLAs Rick Glumac and Selina Robinson are welcoming $202,500 in funding for seven not-for-profit organizations in the Tri-Cities. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. The recipients …
Province adds water-access only exemption to Speculation and Vacancy Tax
VICTORIA – Today Minister Carole James announced that the province would be adding a water-access only exemption to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT). “When we introduced the speculation and vacancy tax, Metro Vancouver was at the peak of a real …
Local Coquitlam educator named as finalist for Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education
COQUITLAM – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac congratulates Maria Bruneau from École Dr. Charles Best Secondary School on being named as a finalist in this year’s Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education in the Indigenous Education category. Maria Bruneau is …
MLA Glumac celebrates nearly 400 units of new homes underway for people in the Tri-Cities
PORT MOODY – Local New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac is celebrating 398 units of new homes already built or underway for low-income families and people with special needs in the Tri-Cities. The housing across the Tri-Cities is part of 20,000 …
Local MLAs Rick Glumac and Selina Robinson welcome $70,000 in grant funding for crime prevention in the Tri-Cities
Coquitlam – Local MLAs Rick Glumac, Port Moody-Coquitlam, and Selina Robinson, Coquitlam-Maillardville are welcoming one-time grants totaled at $70,000 for the Tri-Cities through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor youth to resist joining …