Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, has released the following statement on MLA Jordan Kealy’s failed bill to repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) and MLA Dallas Brodie’s failed bill titled National …
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BC Conservative bill threatens thousands of renters during the World Cup
VICTORIA – The BC Conservatives have introduced a bill that could threaten thousands of long-term renters and encourage bad-faith evictions before next year’s FIFA World Cup. Currently, the BC NDP’s Short Term Rental Accommodations Act (STRAA) bans standalone short-term rentals in communities …
BC Conservatives fail to block North Coast Transmission Line, a key component of Look West jobs plan
VICTORIA – Legislation to fast-track construction of the North Coast Transmission Line passed third reading this evening, overcoming BC Conservative attempts to block the project. The North Coast Transmission Line is an essential component of David Eby’s Look West jobs strategy announced earlier …
BC NDP MLA Greene says more families getting access to free, faster support for family law matters in Richmond
RICHMOND– New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says that families in Richmond can now access faster, more affordable family law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP). This means more families can resolve their matters out of court, freeing …
BC NDP MLA Terry Yung says more families getting access to free, faster support for family law matters in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Terry Yung says that families in Vancouver can now access faster, more affordable family law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP). This means more families can resolve their matters out of …
BC NDP MLA Randene Neill says more families getting access to free, faster support for family law matters on the Sunshine Coast
SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Randene Neill says that families in the Sunshine Coast can now access faster, more affordable family law solutions through the expansion of the Early Resolution Process (ERP) at the Sechelt Provincial Court. This means more …
BCNDP MLAs celebrate important milestone at Guru Nanak Diversity Village Long Term Care project bringing care closer to seniors in Surrey
SURREY – On Friday, Surrey BCNDP MLAs celebrated the completion of the roof at Guru Nanak Diversity Village Long Term Care, an important milestone that brings this 125-bed long term care home closer to completion. “This facility will give seniors …
BC NDP MLA Davidson says newly opened roundabout will improve safety and critical infrastructure in Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT – BCNDP MLA Tamara Davidson says a new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 16, McBride Street, and 2nd Avenue is opening, enhancing safety, easing traffic congestion, and improving pedestrian access in Prince Rupert. “This new roundabout means that …
Korean Heritage Month officially designated in B.C. as BC NDP MLA Choi’s bill becomes law
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Paul Choi’s unanimously supported private member’s bill was officially made law last night, a step toward a more inclusive B.C. that honours the contributions of Korean-Canadians. “It’s incredibly meaningful to see this bill become law, I’m …
BCNDP MLA Tamara Davidson says people in Skidegate will have more options for composting
SKIDEGATE– BC New Democrat MLA Tamara Davidson says provincial funding supporting a new composting facility in Skidegate will provide organic waste-processing, helping to reduce emissions. “This project will help contribute to lower emissions, healthy soil and good, clean jobs for …