Today David Eby announced that drivers will see another two-year rate freeze and a rebate of $110 this spring. Minutes later, BC Conservative leader John Rustad came out against the rebate and doubled down on his promise to roll back …
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Falcon and Rustad vote against protecting students and teachers from harmful protests
In the legislature last night, Kevin Falcon’s BCU and John Rustad’s BC Conservatives both voted against legislation to protect school communities from targeted, hateful protests. The legislation is in response to 17 recent aggressive anti-SOGI protests at BC schools. “We …
BCNDP MLA Ravi Parmar says Indigenous people in Sooke get access to 170 below-market homes
SOOKE – New Democrat MLA Ravi Parmar says Indigenous individuals and families living in Sooke will now have access to more below-market homes in the community with the opening of 2075 Drennan St. “These 170 new homes for people represent the largest …
NDP MLA Osborne says new manufacturing jobs coming to Central Vancouver Island
CUMBERLAND – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says new support for manufacturing businesses in central Vancouver Island will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products and strengthen local communities and their economies. “Our region is home to many innovative, …
NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says new manufacturing jobs coming to Campbell River and Port McNeill
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says new support for manufacturing businesses in Campbell River and Port McNeill will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products and strengthen local communities and their economies. “By supporting our local …
MLA Jennifer Rice says mental-health, addiction supports for youth expanding in the Central Coast
BELLA COOLA – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says children, youth and families in Bella Coola and Bella Bella will benefit from seamless mental-health and addiction services as B.C. expands Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) teams to the region. “It’s …
MLAs Leonard and Osborne say grants will support local nonprofits in Central Vancouver Island
ERRINGTON – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne says local nonprofit organizations are receiving funding to support their work as they continue serving the community. “Communities like Errington and Hornby Island have small but mighty organizations working hard to make …
Eby’s home flipping tax passes despite failed BCU attempt to add loophole
Late yesterday, David Eby’s house flipping tax passed the legislature, despite an attempt by Kevin Falcon’s BCU Party to weaken the legislation. Right now, families who are trying to buy their first home are forced to compete against investors and …
NDP MLAs say grants will support local nonprofits in Greater Victoria
SAANICH – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Murray Rankin, Ravi Parmar, and Lana Popham say local nonprofit organizations are receiving funding to support their work as they continue serving the community. “Local theatre brings people together, shares important stories, and …
NDP MLA Russell says funding will deliver economic diversification projects to the Boundary Region
MIDWAY – New Democrat MLA Roly Russell says that funding will deliver projects to people in the Boundary Region. Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean …