After mismanaging ICBC for years, the BC Liberals attempted to stop the BC NDP from fixing ICBC and putting money in the pockets of drivers. When they were in power, the BC Liberals raided $1.2 billion from ICBC and deleted …
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NDP MLA Cullen announces funds to reduce forestry waste in Stikine
SMITHERS – New Democrat MLA Nathan Cullen says that grants to help increase utilization of wood fibre will help support communities and workers in Stikine, while reducing wood waste and emissions. “Putting what would normally be considered forestry waste to …
BC Liberal de Jong refused measure to prevent casino money laundering, commission told
Former BC Liberal Finance Minister Mike de Jong refused in 2015 to implement a measure to reduce the risk of money laundering in casinos, the Cullen Commission was told yesterday. BC Lottery Commission CEO Jim Lightbody testified that he asked …
Addictions treatment and recovery services in the Comox Valley will get a boost, says MLA Leonard
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Courtenay-Comox, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “Like lots of organizations, substance treatment and recovery …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Richmond, say NDP MLAs
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLAs Henry Yao, Aman Singh and Kelly Greene are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Richmond, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Maple Ridge, say NDP MLAs
MAPLE RIDGE – New Democrat MLAs Bob D’Eith and Lisa Beare are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Maple Ridge, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “Our New Democrat …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Vernon, says NDP MLA Sandhu
Vernon – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu is welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Vernon, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The pandemic and opioid crisis have been very …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Langley, say NDP MLAs Andrew Mercier and Megan Dykeman
LANGLEY – New Democrat MLAs Andrew Mercier and Megan Dykeman are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Langley, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The need to adapt in …
MLA Ma says funding will support community building in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma says that $194,800 in funding from the province will help support North Vancouver community organizations in adapting to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. In North Vancouver, the Presentation House Cultural Society is receiving $50,000 to buy video streaming …
NDP Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon funding three local scholarships to advance equity and inspire social change
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon is personally funding three scholarships, each in the amount of $500 for students who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and social change. “Scholarships and bursaries are investments in our community’s future,” said …