ESQUIMALT – New Democrat MLA Darlene Rotchford says that emergency responders in Esquimalt and Colwood will be better equipped to provide services to people, thanks to new funding for improved 911 communication systems. “Being able to connect to emergency services …
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MLA Popham says funding will improve emergency response in Saanich
SAANICH – New Democrat MLA Lana Popham says that emergency responders in Saanich will be better equipped to provide services to people, thanks to new funding for improved 911 communication systems. “Saanich Firefighters help our community members in need, and respond …
BC NDP MLA Kahlon says arts funding helps inspire and connect people in Delta
DELTA – New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says that provincial funding for local artists, arts organizations and events is helping to make Delta a more vibrant and connected community. “Sher is a vital voice in our community, celebrating diversity and creating …
BC NDP MLAs Amshen and Dhir say funding will equip Vancouver for emergencies
VANCOUVER– BC NDP MLAs Amshen and Dhir say Vancouver will be better prepared for emergencies with provincial funding for emergency operations centres. “It’s important to be prepared for emergencies of any kind, and that’s why our government is providing funding …
BC Conservatives oppose program to recruit US healthcare workers
Despite a global shortage of healthcare workers, John Rustad and his BC Conservative caucus are opposing the BC NDP government’s campaign to recruit American healthcare workers. Last week, the BC NDP government took the program to Seattle, handing out coffee …
Airport upgrades support economic growth in Masset
MASSET – New Democrat MLA Tamara Davidson says that provincial funding for improvements to Masset Municipal Airport will help support the region’s local economy and improve access to key services for people. “The Masset Municipal Airport is a travel hub for …
New K-7 public school coming to Richmond’s city centre, says MLA Kelly Greene
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLA Kelly Greene says a newly purchased school site in Richmond’s city centre will help meet the growing demand for classroom space and ensure more students can access public education close to home. “Richmond is growing …
MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes the opening of more affordable rental housing
NORTH VANCOUVER – BC NDP MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming 86 homes for independent seniors, individuals and families with low to moderate incomes opening at Hollybrook through the provincial government’s Community Housing Fund. “People are struggling to find reasonably priced …
BC Conservative MLA attacks David Eby for reducing housing prices
BC Conservative Transportation critic Harman Bhangu is facing backlash online after attacking the BC NDP for bringing housing prices down at the expense of speculators. Bhangu wrote: “You ride the SkyTrain through Metro Vancouver—cranes everywhere, condos coming fast. In Surrey …
NDP MLA Toporowski says funding will support crime prevention projects in the Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN –New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says that people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing. “Our community members know we need to support each other to be our …