SURREY – New Democrat MLA Garry Begg is welcoming $124,620 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Guildford. “Income shouldn’t be a barrier for students participating in afterschool activities. Funding PACs means a more inclusive …
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VICTORIA– A new Vancouver Sun analysis shows that BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson led a sell off of $1 billion in publicly owned properties between 2013 and 2017. The Sun’s report sheds new light on the much-criticized program, which Wilkinson managed …
Burnaby MLAs welcome new government-funded playground for Suncrest Elementary students
BURNABY – New Democrat MLA Raj Chouhan said today that students at Suncrest Elementary in Burnaby can finally enjoy a new playground, thanks to funding from the provincial government. “The children at Suncrest desperately needed a new playground,” said the …
MLA Popham welcomes $160,000 for Camosun students
SAANICH – Saanich South MLA Lana Popham is welcoming $160,000 from the province that will provide new equipment for trades and technology students studying at Camosun College. The funding announcement of $160,000 for trades and technology equipment comes during Apprenticeship …
MLA Chen celebrates construction of seismically safer school in Burnaby
BURNABY – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen is celebrating construction of a safer school in Burnaby today, with work having begun on seismic upgrades at École Armstrong Elementary. “We’re working hard to ensure families have the security of knowing their children …
Making life better for British Columbians
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan and the New Democrats have been working hard in the legislature this spring delivering on commitments to make life better for British Columbians. “From the very start of our mandate, we’ve been hard at work to …
Infographic | The New Democrat Government accomplishments during Spring session & since forming government
John Horgan and the New Democrats have been working hard in the legislature this Spring and since forming government, delivering on commitments that will make life better for British Columbians. We’re working hard to fix the B.C. Liberal’s affordability crisis and …
MLA Claire Trevena welcomes new playgrounds for three North Island schools
Campbell River – North Island MLA Claire Trevena said students at three North Island schools are getting new playgrounds, thanks to $285,000 in provincial funding announced by the Premier and Minister of Education today. “We know the importance of encouraging …
MLA Ma welcomes new playground for Norgate Community Elementary in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma said students at Norgate Community Elementary on the North Shore are getting a new, accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in provincial funding announced by the Premier and Minister of Education today. “After …