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 …
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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 …
“Million Dollar Mike” de Jong profited over $1 million selling 7 properties
Today in Question Period, Premier David Eby revealed that BCUP MLA Mike de Jong has bought and sold seven separate properties, pocketing $1.18 million. In 2021 and 2022 alone, de Jong sold five properties, making over $900,000 in profit. Kevin …
Falcon flip flops on promise to vote for Surrey Police Service
Minutes ago, Kevin Falcon voted against legislation that would help ensure a smooth transition to the Surrey Police Service, completely reversing course on his previous support for the transition. In March, Falcon told the Punjabi Press Club he’d work hard …
Statement from MLA Parmar on expansion of Telus cell network through Highway 14
“I am pleased to learn that Telus has expanded its network coverage along Highway 14, spanning from Sooke to Port Renfrew. “This commendable move comes after the successful completion of seven cell towers across the corridor, a collaborative effort funded …
Falcon’s amendments put investors ahead of people who need housing
Last week, Premier David Eby announced legislation to turn standalone short-term rentals like Airbnbs into much-needed long-term housing for people. Today, Kevin Falcon proposed amendments that would allow investors to operate standalone short-term rentals and would exempt massive geographic areas, …
NDP MLA says sexual assault services will benefit vulnerable people in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA George Chow says that the government is adding services to support survivors of sexual violence in Vancouver through restored funding after it was cut by Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals in 2002. “No one ever …
NDP MLA says sexual assault services will benefit vulnerable people in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS- New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that the government is adding services to support survivors of sexual violence in Kamloops through restored funding after it was cut by Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals in 2002. “Survivors of sexual assault …
NDP MLA says sexual assault services will benefit vulnerable people in Surrey
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Bruce Ralston says that the government is adding services to support survivors of sexual violence in Surrey through restored funding after it was cut by Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals in 2002. “The Surrey Women’s …
NDP MLAs say new grants support research that will improve people’s lives
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that new research funding for Vancouver Island University will improve the lives of people by advancing innovation in health, engineering, and technology. “VIU research projects are naming and solving society’s greatest challenges,” said …