CRESTON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson say British Columbians will continue to enjoy fresh produce from the Creston Valley this year thanks to a partnership between farmers, workers and the Province that will extend support for COVID-19 health and …
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NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say Wi-Fi Coming to Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay Ferry Terminals
NANAIMO – Travellers and commuters in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island will soon be able to enjoy free and reliable Wi-Fi at the Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay ferry terminals as they wait to board, say New Democrat MLAs Sheila …
BC Liberals continue to fight BC NDP’s speculation tax
BC Liberal Finance Critic Mike Bernier spent the last day of the legislative session doubling down on his party’s opposition to the speculation tax. Bernier spent much of Finance budget estimates raising concerns on behalf of people with multiple or …
BC Liberals call for tax break on antique cars worth $125,000
In 2018, the BC NDP government implemented a luxury car tax of 15% PST on vehicle sales over $125,000, and 20% PST on sales over $150,000. Yesterday, BC Liberal MLA Karin Kirkpatrick asked Finance Minister Selina Robinson to exempt collector’s …
BC Liberal Health Critic continues to undermine science by amplifying anti-maskers
BC Liberal Health Critic Renee Merrifield presented a petition in the legislature yesterday that claims wearing masks in schools “causes irreversible damage, emotionally, mentally, and physically to children.” (Petition) When introducing the petition, Merrifield said “the organization has an intention …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, says NDP MLA Mitzi Dean
VICTORIA – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, say NDP MLAs Rob Fleming and Lana Popham
VICTORIA – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, say NDP MLAs Routley, Walker, and Malcolmson
NANAIMO – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, says MLA Leonard
On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran Valley. “I’ve …
NDP MLA Harry Bains says new, affordable rentals coming to Surrey
SURREY – NDP MLA Harry Bains says 104 new, affordable rental homes are coming to Surrey-Newton for people with low to moderate incomes. “I am excited to announce more housing options for Indigenous people in our community” said MLA Harry Bains. …