CANYON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says students at Canyon-Lister Elementary will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “Playgrounds help our kids stay active and healthy, which allows them to build …
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NDP MLA says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Sechelt
SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says students at Kinnickinnick Elementary will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “All children should be able to play in a well-equipped and safe playground. It’s …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Colwood
ROYAL BAY – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says students at Dunsmuir Middle School will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “On the playground, kids learn to cooperate, play, and take care …
NDP MLA Adam Walker says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH – New Democrat MLA Adam Walker says students at Arrowview Elementary will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “When new playgrounds are built, it benefits not only students, but also …
Indigenous led project will support food security for the Okanagan Indian Band in Vernon
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that an Indigenous-led project will strengthen food sovereignty and food security for the Okanagan Indian Band in Vernon. “First Nations communities deserve the right to express themselves culturally through food, and this funding will …
NDP MLA says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLA Dan Coulter says students at Bernard Elementary will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “Accessible playgrounds mean that all kids can feel included and benefit from playing outdoor with their peers …
Indigenous led project will support food security in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming says that a project led by the Victoria Native Friendship Centre will strengthen food sovereignty and food security for people in Greater Victoria. “The Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s work to promote food security and grow and distribute nutritious food will …
Federal government responds to Premier Eby’s push for bail reform
Earlier today, the federal government introduced legislation to reform Canada’s bail system to make it harder for repeat violent offenders to get bail. The federal legislation follows months of advocacy from Premier David Eby and the BC NDP government. While …
MLA Fin Donnelly moves Legislative motion to secure B.C.’s watersheds
VICTORIA – Fin Donnelly, Coquitlam – Burke Mountain MLA and Parliamentary Secretary for Watershed Restoration, moved a motion in B.C.’s Legislature Monday to secure watersheds in British Columbia. “The watershed sector is a major employer in B.C., contributing billions to …
MLAs Kelli Paddon and Dan Coulter say funding will support artists in Chilliwack area
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLAs Kelli Paddon and Dan Coulter say that provincial funding for arts organizations and people working in the arts will help the local sector continue to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. “Local arts …