LUMBY– BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says new provincial funding for a local project means Lumby will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and climate-caused disasters. “While springtime brings a sense of joy and renewal for …
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Amelia Boultbee joins Elenore Sturko in condemning BC Conservative colleagues for hosting extreme social conservative group at the BC Legislature
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee has joined MLA Elenore Sturko in condemning the BC Conservative organized reception at the BC Legislature for the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA). ARPA is an organization which believes homosexuality is “immoral”, abortion should be …
Elenore Sturko condemns John Rustad and Conservative colleagues for hosting anti-abortion, homophobic, and anti-trans group at the BC Legislature
On April 29th, BC Conservative MLA Heather Maahs hosted a reception at the BC Legislature for the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA), an organization which believes homosexuality is “immoral,” abortion should be criminalized, and conversion therapy bans should be …
BC NDP MLA Kelly Greene says funding will help fight invasive plants in Richmond
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says the City of Richmond will continue fighting the spread of invasive plants, thanks to provincial funding for a local project. “Invasive species disrupt ecosystems and can cause significant damage to our local environment,” says Kelly Greene, …
“Time to scrap it”: BC Conservatives double down on opposition to the Speculation and Vacancy Tax
John Rustad and the BC Conservative Caucus have opposed the Speculation and Vacancy tax since day one. Now they’re doubling down. On April 16th Rustad renewed his opposition to the Speculation Tax that has lowered rents and delivered tens of …
Supports for people following the tragic event at the Lapu Lapu Festival
Resources for all those affected by the tragic event at the Lapu Lapu Festival. Crisis Response Centre: There is a Community Support Centre on E 43rd Ave & Fraser for those affected by the Lapu Lapu Day Festival mass casualty incident. …
NDP MLA Toporowski says project will create safer commutes for people in Duncan
DUNCAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says people in Duncan will be safer when travelling around the community thanks to a new project designed to prevent injuries and protect vulnerable road users. “Raised crosswalks make streets more accessible for everyone,” says Debra …
NDP MLAs Rotchford and Krieger say projects will create safer commutes for Greater Victoria community
ESQUIMALT – New Democrat MLAs Darlene Rotchford and Nina Krieger say people in the Esquimalt-Gorge area region of Greater Victoria will be safer when travelling around the community thanks to new projects designed to prevent injuries and protect vulnerable road users. “All …
NDP MLA Lajeunesse says project will build upon work to create safer commutes for Metchosin school community
METCHOSIN – New Democrat MLA Dana Lajeunesse says people in Metchosin commuting to, from, and around Hans Helgesen Elementary will be safer thanks to additional grant funding to build upon road and crossing safety improvements done in recent years. “Lighted crosswalks help …
BC NDP MLAs Phillip and Dhir say grants will help combat racism, promote multiculturalism in Vancouver
VANCOUVER– BC NDP MLAs Amshen (Joan Phillip) and Sunita Dhir say funding will help local organizations in Vancouver to address and reduce racism and promote multiculturalism through education and awareness. “I am grateful to see so many different voices uplifted, all dedicated to combatting racism …