This morning, CKNW’s Jas Johal posted comments by B.C. Conservative Candidate Damon Scrase describing abortion as “killing unborn children” and characterizing Canada as a “death worshipping society.” At a press conference this afternoon, B.C. Conservative Leader Rustad condoned those comments and said …
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NDP MLA Russell says safer roads on the way for Oliver
OLIVER– New Democrat MLA Russell says people in Oliver will benefit from safer roads thanks to another year of Vision Zero grants, that will help prevent serious injuries and deaths. “Safe and active transportation options in communities help build more engaged …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says safer roads on the way for Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says people in Vancouver will benefit from safer roads thanks to another year of Vision Zero grants, that will help prevent serious injuries and deaths. “One of the great things about Vancouver is …
NDP MLAs Parmar and Dean say exciting progress made on Westshore Post-Secondary Campus site
LANGFORD – New Democrat MLAs Ravi Parmar and Mitzi Dean say exciting progress is being made on construction of the Westshore Post-Secondary Campus site, announced in 2022 with a provincial government investment of over $77 million. Expected to open for the …
NDP MLA Whiteside says funding will support tourism and community events like the Performing Arts and Technology All Ages Festival
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Whiteside says that funding will help ensure local fairs, festivals and events can provide fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike. “As New Westminster residents, we cherish the diverse array of events that enrich …
NDP MLA Anderson says taxi services in Creston will soon be more accessible
CRESTON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says people who use wheelchairs in Creston and the surrounding area will soon have more accessible taxi services. “Everyone deserves to be able to participate fully in their community, and that includes getting where …
NDP MLA Parmar says investment will make camping better, more accessible in Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
JORDAN RIVER – MLA Ravi Parmar says an investment of over $2.7 million into Juan de Fuca Provincial Park will make camping at China Beach better with more accessible facilities and new drive-in and walk-in camp sites. In recent years, Juan …
NDP MLA Susie Chant says new overpass will create safer routes for active transportation
NORTH VANCOUVER – MLA Susie Chant says cyclists and pedestrians in North Vancouver will have a safer and easier crossing of Highway 1 thanks to a new active transportation overpass. “People are increasingly using bike and trail networks to get …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says taxi services in Nanaimo will soon be more wheelchair accessible
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says people who use wheelchairs in Nanaimo will soon have more accessible taxi services through the government’s Passenger Transporation Accessibility Program (PTAP). “People in Nanaimo who need accessible transportation should have options to get around …
NDP MLAs Conroy and Anderson say funding will support tourism and community events, including Kaslo Jazz Fest
KASLO – New Democrat MLAs Katrine Conroy and Brittny Anderson say that funding will help ensure local fairs, festivals and events can provide fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike. “We are lucky to have a huge range of events every …