NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is celebrating the creation of 798 new child care spaces on the North Shore since the BC New Democrats formed government in 2017, part of the fastest creation of child care spaces …
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MLA Bruce Ralston congratulates Surrey manufacturers on milestone PPE production
New Democrat MLA Bruce Ralston recognized local Surrey manufacturers and employees for their contributions to B.C.’s fight against COVID-19 last week at a small event showcasing the successes, challenges, and opportunities of local PPE manufacturing. Surrey Makes PPE is an initiative …
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 …
Andrew Wilkinson fails to block John Horgan’s 20% car insurance rate cut
Today, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson and his caucus voted against BC NDP legislation that will cut ICBC rates by 20 per cent while giving better benefits to those injured in car accidents. The legislation, which was passed today, overhauls …
Andrew Wilkinson’s budget math off by $25 billion
Today, Finance Minister Carole James forecast a $12.5 billion deficit for the fiscal year 2020-21. This is a projection based on actual revenues and expenditures up to this point, as well as anticipated revenue and expenditures between now and the …
Premier John Horgan addresses long-term care challenges left by BC Liberals
While speaking with reporters today, Premier John Horgan addressed problems with long-term seniors care left behind by the BC Liberals: “When we were sworn in as a government, the Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, had just issued a report that showed that the vast …
MLAs Singh, Begg, Simons, and Ma to sit on Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Rachna Singh, Garry Begg, Nicholas Simons and Bowinn Ma have been named as members of the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act. Yesterday, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced the formation of …
Ladysmith and Cowichan Tribes to be better prepared for flooding emergencies
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that Ladysmith and the Cowichan Tribes will be better prepared for flooding emergencies, thanks to nearly $300,000 announced by the province today for two local flood risk assessment and mapping projects. “It’s …
BC NDP Tourism Minister Lisa Beare is “championing tourism workers, business, and communities,” says Tourism Industry Association
While the BC Liberals try to gain political advantage with the challenges facing BC’s tourism sector, tourism businesses and community leaders tell a different story. Today, Tourism Industry Association CEO Walt Judas wrote to Tourism Minister Lisa Beare: “I wish …
MLA D’Eith welcomes increased utilization of sustainable Mission Municipal Forest
MISSION – New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith says that an increase in the allowable annual cut for the Mission Municipal Forest is a sign that sustainable management practices are paying off and will create more jobs in the community. “The …