The BC Liberals have falsely claimed that Statistics Canada numbers show that there are fewer people working in hospitals since before the pandemic. The 10,000 workers referenced by the BC Liberals reflects an adjustment in how Statistics Canada classifies the …
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Kevin Falcon called Surrey hospital land “surplus” and sold it off
SURREY – In today’s Question Period, Health Minister Adrian Dix raised Kevin Falcon’s decision to sell land that had been set aside for a second hospital in Surrey. In 2012, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon used his budget speech to announce the …
NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says provincial funding will improve not-for-profit services and supports in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says people in Vancouver will benefit from upgrades to not-for-profit services and programs with additional funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program. “Each not-for-profit receiving this funding does invaluable work to lift up and protect …
NDP MLAs Dean and Rankin say graduate scholarship funding will help students at UVic and Royal Roads excel
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Murray Rankin say graduate students at the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University will benefit from greater access to education and training without increased financial pressure as graduate scholarships are awarded. …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says graduate scholarship funding will help students at Vancouver Island University excel
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says graduate students at Vancouver Island University will benefit from greater access to education and training without increased financial pressure as graduate scholarships are awarded. “BC funding more scholarships at Vancouver Island University …
NDP MLA Alexis says graduate scholarship funding will help students at the University of the Fraser Valley excel
ABBOTSFORD – New Democrat MLA Pam Alexis says students at the University of the Fraser Valley will benefit from greater access to education and training without increased financial pressure as graduate scholarships are awarded. “The University of the Fraser Valley is creating future leaders right here …
NDP MLA Dykeman says people will enjoy more live music events as grants support live music in Langley
FORT LANGLEY – New Democrat MLA Megan Dykeman says that people will be able to enjoy more live music events and performances this year thanks to the BC New Democrat government’s continued support of artists and the live music sector throughout B.C. “Festivals and events …
NDP MLA Anderson says people will enjoy more live music as grants support Shambhala, Kaslo Jazz, and other events
KASLO – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says that people will be able to enjoy more live music events and performances this year thanks to the BC New Democrat government’s continued support of artists and the live music sector throughout B.C. “Most of us …
Kevin Falcon’s plan to cancel the Massey Tunnel would hurt Richmond and delay a solution for years, say BC NDP MLAs
RICHMOND – BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon’s plan to cancel the Massey Tunnel project would keep commuters stuck in traffic for three extra years and make our community a worse place to live, say Richmond’s BC NDP MLAs. “In addition to delaying …
NDP MLAs Fin Donnelly and Rick Glumac say people in the Tri-Cities will see improvements from new funding for local libraries
TRI-CITIES – New Democrat MLAs Fin Donnelly and Rick Glumac say that people will see improvements at their local public libraries, including expanded digital collections and internet access, upgraded spaces and programming, and improved air circulation thanks to new COVID-19 …