Capital Regional District – New Democrat MLAs Murray Rankin and Mitzi Dean say more people in the Capital Regional District will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding for new active transportation infrastructure …
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NDP MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say grants will support active transportation in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say more people in Nanaimo will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding for new active transportation infrastructure. “Partnering with local governments …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says grants will support active transportation in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says more people in Vancouver will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding for new active transportation infrastructure. “The way we move is changing, …
BC Liberals mislead the public about their stance on drug policy
On drug policy, the BC Liberals are saying one thing in Chinese and the opposite in English. In a TV interview on February 8, BC Liberal MLA Teresa Wat made a false statement about her party’s position on safe-injection sites. …
BC NDP to introduce motion condemning anti-vax convoy protests
This morning at 11 am, the legislature is set to debate a motion condemning the illegal anti-vaccine “Freedom Convoy” and affirming support for public health orders. Almost exactly one year ago, Convoy protestors broke through a police barricade in South …
Kevin Falcon abandons Liberals with party name change
This op-ed was originally published in the Daily Hive. By NDP MLA Katrina Chen. Last week, BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon announced that his party will change its name to the BC United Party (BCUP). It’s not just a superficial …
NDP MLAs say grants will support reconciliation in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Melanie Mark and Niki Sharma say funding for local Indigenous organizations will support the group’s economic and organizational resilience so they can continue their meaningful work for people and families in the community. “Being supported by …
Kevin Falcon welcomed federal cuts to healthcare funding
In 2011, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government announced plans to reduce annual increases to the Canada Health Transfer, finance ministers from nearly every province opposed the cut. Falcon was the cut’s only supporter: “From B.C.’s perspective, we think certainty is good …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says grant will support reconciliation in the North Coast
SKIDEGATE– New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says funding for a local Indigenous organization will support the group’s economic and organizational resilience so they can continue their meaningful work for people and families in the community. “The Haida Gwaii Museum showcases the …
NDP MLA says people in Stikine will benefit from funds to reduce the risks of disaster related to climate change
SMITHERS – New Democrat MLA Nathan Cullen says that people in Stikine will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disaster related natural hazards and climate change. “Climate change has been, and will continue to be, part of British …