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 …
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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 …
NDP MLA Parmar says investment in tourism project in Jordan River will boost local economy
JORDAN RIVER – New Democrat MLA Ravi Parmar says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project in Jordan River, in the Juan de Fuca region will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “People come from all over …
NDP MLA Osborne says investment in tourism project in Cumberland will boost local economy
CUMBERLAND – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project in Cumberland will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “People love to come to our region to mountain bike and explore our …
NDP MLA says investment in tourism project in Fort Langley will boost local economy
FORT LANGLEY– New Democrat MLA Megan Dykeman says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project in Fort Langley will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “The Salishan Place by the River is such an amazing cultural resource for …
NDP MLA says investment in tourism project at Vedder River Campground will boost local economy
CHILLIWACK– New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project at the Vedder River Campground will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Having great campgrounds around brings people from all over the world to …
Eby takes action to turn short-term rentals into housing as Falcon sides with real estate investors (again)
Today, David Eby’s bill to turn standalone short-term vacation rentals like Airbnbs into homes for people passed the legislature, with Kevin Falcon’s BCUP voting against. Falcon’s MLAs spent much of the week attempting to create loopholes in Eby’s Short-Term Rental …