Andrew Wilkinson is standing by his caucus’s decision to run ads in The Light Magazine, a social conservative publication that has condemned homosexuality and promoted conversion therapy. Wilkinson appears in ads from the BC Liberal Caucus alongside content arguing that …
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Former BC Minister and MLA Ed Conroy passes away at 73
VICTORIA – Former BC Minister and Kootenay MLA Ed Conroy passed away Friday at the age of 73 of natural causes. “It is with a heavy heart we learned of the passing of our dear friend Ed Conroy, ” said …
BC well positioned for economic recovery, say experts
Like all jurisdictions impacted by COVID-19, British Columbia’s economic recovery will take time. But as B.C. enters Phase 3 of its restart plan, experts are saying the province is well positioned compared to other parts of Canada: “In the larger …
Andrew Wilkinson claims public health measures “don’t have anything to do with economic recovery”
In question period yesterday afternoon, Premier John Horgan highlighted the importance of public health measures in economic recovery: “In order to build confidence for consumers to go back into retail, into hospitality and other sectors that require that type of …
BC Liberals call worker severance “unnecessary costs”
In Question Period today, BC Liberal MLA Jane Thornthwaite described earned severance as “significantly unnecessary costs” that businesses should not have to pay fired workers. In response, Premier John Horgan affirmed his commitment to severance owed to workers: “Unnecessary costs …
People on Gabriola Island to benefit from economic development project
GABRIOLA ISLAND – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people on Gabriola Island will benefit from increased job opportunities, thanks to $100,000 in provincial funding for an economic development project. “Islanders are resilient, innovative and full of ideas on …
MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes new affordable homes for people in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming the announcement of 85 new homes for low- and middle-income people and families in North Vancouver, including ten homes for people with disabilities. “Middle-income families and people with disabilities are …
MLA Leonard says more locally-raised meat will be available across the province
COURTENAY – Consultations led by New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard have led to regulation changes that will increase the availability of locally-raised meat in the Alberni Valley, Kootenays and the Fraser-Fort George region. “Our government is changing regulations so that …
MLA Glumac says people in the Tri Cities to benefit from local food security action
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac says that a $85,000 grant from the province will help local governments boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in the Tri-Cities. MLA Glumac says the grant funding will go towards developing …
MLA Mungall says people in Nelson to benefit from nearly $25,000 for local poverty action plan
NELSON – New Democrat MLA Michelle Mungall is proud to see a $24,461 grant from the province for the City of Nelson’s work to reduce poverty in our community. With the economic impacts of COVID-19 being felt everywhere, including here …