PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says new funding for Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations will help the community to tackle plastic waste. “Reducing plastic waste is one of the many ways we can reduce our impact on the land and water,” …
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NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says new Indigenous-led projects will help tackle plastic waste
LAX KLAN – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says new funding for Gitxaala Nation will help the community to tackle plastic waste. “I know this funding will make a positive impact on the Gitxaała Nation, and on the rest of the …
Falcon opposes Eby’s action on housing (yes, again)
Kevin Falcon continues to oppose all of David Eby’s actions to tackle housing availability and costs for people, siding again with real estate investors and speculators who benefit from high prices. Yesterday, Falcon said he will vote against three pieces …
“Nah, we just want cheaper rents” and other comments about Kevin Falcon’s support for standalone Airbnbs over long-term housing
A BCU video went viral (not the good kind) over the weekend after receiving a swift reaction from British Columbians. In the video, Kevin Falcon attempts to use Taylor Swift concerts to justify his opposition to David Eby’s crackdown on …
Falcon’s record shows he would cost people more, says Osborne
Today, Kevin Falcon announced a plan to cut $5 billion in revenue out of the budget without saying where that would come from. But Kevin Falcon’s own comments are clear: reducing or eliminating the carbon tax would mean big tax …
“BC is set to empower internationally educated professionals” and other things people are saying about our government’s new credential recognition legislation
VICTORIA – On October 23, Minister of State for Workforce Development Andrew Mercier announced new credential recognition legislation to make it easier for skilled professionals who move to B.C. to put their skills to good-use and fill in-demand jobs. Here’s what people …
Statement from Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar on former Premier John Horgan’s ambassador appointment
“I am filled with immense joy upon hearing the announcement of former Premier John Horgan’s appointment as the next Ambassador of Canada to Germany. This is not just a monumental achievement for John, but it also marks a moment of …
NDP MLA says investment in North Island tourism projects will boost local economy
FORT RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says the provincial government’s support for North Island tourism projects will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Tourists from around the world visit Northern Vancouver Island to explore …
NDP MLAs say investment in tourism projects in Kootenays will boost local economy
NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say the provincial government’s support for tourism projects in the Kootenays will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “The recent visit from a family of grizzlies in Nelson was …
NDP MLA says investment in tourism projects along the Sunshine Coast will boost local economy
ROBERTS CREEK – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says the provincial government’s support for tourism projects along the Sunshine Coast will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Destination Development grants are critical streams of funding to …