VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says that provincial funding for arts organizations and people working in the arts will help the local sector continue to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. “Vancouver is known across …
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VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says that more people will have better access to the tools and resources needed to address racism and build inclusivity in Vancouver, thanks to funding to local organizations through the BC Multiculturalism …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says grants will support local organizations and keep people and the environment safe
VANCOUVER– New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says local organizations will be able to protect local ecosystems and keep people safe thanks to $1,809,600 from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “From crime prevention to environmental …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says grants will support active transportation in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says more people in Vancouver will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding for new active transportation infrastructure. “The way we move is changing, …
NDP MLA Chandra Herbert says grants will support local artistic talent in Vancouver
New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says that people in Vancouver will continue to enjoy a diverse and inclusive local arts scene as BC Arts Council grants are awarded to individual artists and arts organizations in the community. “The arts …
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 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 …
NDP Vancouver MLAs sworn into legislature
VICTORIA – Nine Vancouver New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the legislature virtually today following an historic election. Brenda Bailey, Niki Sharma, Spencer Chandra Herbert, George Chow, Adrian Dix, David Eby, Mable Elmore, George Heyman and Melanie Mark joined the …
MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert unveils memorial honouring West End and Coal Harbour seniors lost to COVID-19
VANCOUVER – A memorial display honouring the seniors lost to COVID-19 in the West End and Coal Harbour communities was unveiled today at the northwest corner of Davie and Thurlow Street. “In B.C., we have now lost over 200 people …
Throness remains silent as Wilkinson avoids questions on MLA’s future in BC Liberal caucus
Yesterday, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson dodged questions about whether MLA Laurie Throness would remain in the BC Liberal caucus. Wilkinson was responding to a request from BC NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert that Throness be removed after he defended …