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 …
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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 …
Wilkinson says he will dump speculation tax just weeks after CMHC confirms it’s working
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson confirmed today that he is planning to give real estate speculators a $185 million tax break by eliminating the Speculation and Vacancy Tax if he is elected premier. BC Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite promoted Wilkinson’s …
New Democrat statement on Federal commitment to ban conversion therapy
VANCOUVER- Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End has issued the following statement following the federal government’s commitment to ban conversion therapy: “I would like to thank the federal government for committing, through today’s mandate letter, to amending the criminal …
Local MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert welcomes funding for community counselling in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in Vancouver-West End. “Transforming our mental health system means investing in services like counselling and …
Local MLAs welcome more than $100K for active transportation during Bike to Work and School Week
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Bowinn Ma and Spencer Chandra Herbert are welcoming more than $100,000 in provincial government funding for HUB Cycling and the BC Cycling Coalition, to help make transportation by bike healthier, safer and more accessible in …
Vancouver MLAs welcome community multiculturalism and anti-racism grants
Vancouver – MLAs Spencer Chandra Herbert, Mable Elmore, George Chow and George Heyman are welcoming $100,000 through the province’s Multiculturalism Grant Program for projects designed to promote multiculturalism and fight racism. In total, 25 projects in Vancouver will each receive …
Vancouver MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants
VANCOUVER– Local MLAs Melanie Mark, Spencer Chandra Herbert and George Heyman are welcoming over $5 million for Vancouver art organizations and artists through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program. These grants support programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility …