COQUITLAM – New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to the spokesperson roles for Coquitlam MLAs Selina Robinson and Jodie Wickens today, highlighting their important roles in a team that’s working for all British Columbians, not just the wealthy and the well connected. “I’m …
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