SMITHERS – New Democrat MLAs Jennifer Rice and Nathan Cullen say that new provincial emergency preparedness funding will help improve emergency operation centres, and better equip local governments and First Nations in the northwest to respond to emergencies and keep people …
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NDP MLAs Alexis and Paddon say that people in the Fraser Valley will benefit from emergency operations centre funding
KENT– New Democrat MLAs Pam Alexis and Kelli Paddon say that new provincial emergency preparedness funding will help improve emergency operation centres, and better equip locals governments and First Nations across the Fraser Valley to respond to emergencies and keep …
Kevin Falcon would halt second Surrey Hospital, says Starchuk
As the B.C. NDP government takes the next big step to build a new Surrey Hospital in Cloverdale, B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon has made it clear he would halt construction, once again putting the brakes on the project. “I …
Falcon must apologize for B.C. Liberal failures on money laundering, says Mercier
“I’m very interested in seeing the results of this commission. And I want you to know this. That if it points out that while we were in government we were in any way responsible, I will absolutely apologize on behalf …
Falcon continues to fight speculation tax even though it’s working
B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon and fellow MLA Ben Stewart have doubled down on their opposition to the speculation tax, one week after an independent report found the tax has caused owners of multiple homes to rent out their vacant properties, adding …
B.C. Liberals fail to show renewal at convention, says Elmore
PENTICTON – Instead of taking meaningful steps towards renewal at this weekend’s convention, B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon doubled down on old approaches and old ideas. Falcon kicked off convention by picking former MLA John Yap as President of the …
Name change can’t hide Kevin Falcon’s record of putting the top 1% ahead of everyone else, says BC NDP’s Mercier
As the BC Liberals consider a name change at their convention, BC NDP MLA Andrew Mercier says that a rebrand can’t hide Kevin Falcon’s track record of making life harder for people. “Kevin Falcon can’t hide his record behind a …
NDP MLA Paddon announces three new scholarships for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in partnership with Chilliwack PRIDE
CHILLIWACK – On Thursday, June 2, New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon announced in the legislature that in partnership with Chilliwack PRIDE society, she will be co-funding 3 new scholarships available to 2SLGBTQ+ community members who live in Chilliwack or Kent. “Pride month …
Kevin Falcon continues to attack BC NDP for eliminating Port Mann tolls
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon has again criticized Premier John Horgan’s decision to remove tolls from the Port Mann bridge. In legislature debate today, Falcon mocked Horgan for removing tolls. https://twitter.com/i/status/1532171782177710080 Removing tolls has saved drivers $1,500 every year and …
BC Liberals spread lies about healthcare staffing levels
The BC Liberals have falsely claimed that Statistics Canada numbers show that there are fewer people working in hospitals since before the pandemic. The 10,000 workers referenced by the BC Liberals reflects an adjustment in how Statistics Canada classifies the …