Today the BC Conservative Party confirmed they were forced to eject another extreme candidate — yet John Rustad is staying silent. In May, Rustad assured reporters his candidates had been re-vetted and that he “had no plans to replace anyone.” …
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MLA Osborne celebrates Hesquiaht First Nation’s shift to clean energy at opening of the Ah’ta’apq Creek Hydro Power Project
HOT SPRINGS COVE – MLA Josie Osborne marked the opening of the Ah’ta’apq Creek Hydro Power Project yesterday, in a celebration led by the Hesquiaht First Nation and supported by project partners. The project, partially funded by the BC NDP …
Surrey Langley SkyTrain approaching major construction as demolitions begin along future alignment
SURREY – Site clearing to accommodate the future Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension has begun and will continue throughout the summer, marking the project’s next step towards major construction later this year. “Once complete, this project is going to move more people, …
Local MLAs hosting Pride Walk in Richmond
RICHMOND – BC NDP MLAs Kelly Greene, Henry Yao, and Aman Singh will be hosting the annual Richmond Pride and Inclusion Walk on July 27 in Steveston. “I’m so grateful that we can walk together to honour and celebrate the hard-fought journey …
Rustad’s plan to cut $4.1 billion would make it harder to get healthcare, says Parmar
John Rustad couldn’t answer basic questions about the details of his healthcare plan, but his own documents reveal a plan for the biggest healthcare cut in BC’s history. Buried on page 12 of Rustad’s background document is a plan to …
People in the Comox Valley will be safer during emergencies, thanks to provincial funding for Emergency Operation Centres
CUMBERLAND – BC NDP MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne say people in the Comox Valley will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip their local Emergency Operations Centres. “When emergencies happen, people want to know …
People in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during emergencies, thanks to provincial funding for Emergency Operation Centres
LADYSMITH – BC NDP MLA Doug Routley says people in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip their local Emergency Operations Centres. “Having effective and efficient Emergency Operations Centres truly makes a …
BC NDP MLAs say funding will support youth in Surrey
SURREY – BC NDP MLAs Garry Begg and Bruce Ralston say new funding for Foundry centres will help youth in Surrey to find employment or reach their educational goals through mentoring, skill building, and job placement services. “Foundry centres across …
BC NDP MLAs Lore and Fleming say grants will support local sports in Victoria
VICTORIA – BC NDP MLAs Grace Lore and Rob Fleming say grants for local not-for-profits will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in Victoria. “Investing in community sport is not only about helping people stay active but …
BC NDP MLAs Popham and Rankin say grants will support local sports in Oak Bay and Saanich
SAANICH – BC NDP MLAs Lana Popham and Murray Rankin say grants for local not-for-profits will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in Oak Bay and Saanich. “Local sports organizations are part of what make our cities …