The best way to support people affected by the floods is through a financial donation. That’s why your government will match, dollar for dollar, every donation to the Red Cross made by Canadians up to $20 million dollars. The Red …
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Debating the impact of climate change on communities and economies.
Recovery from flooding and other natural disasters can take years. The frequency and severity of events such as flooding, fires and landslides are increasing. As of yesterday, there are 2,000 homes on evacuation order, 1,300 on evacuation alert and more …
Prince Rupert Modular Housing Project Update
Prince Rupert is an incredibly close community. When residents took actions into their own hands and pitched tents outside of city hall last winter, we knew we had to work together to find a long-term solution for vulnerable people. The …
The Importance of B.C. as Canada’s Pacific Gateway
B.C. is Canada’s export gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. B.C.-origin exports to the Pacific Rim were $16.2 billion last year, 37 percent of all B.C. exports. In the last ten years, it’s grown by 52 percent and it continues to …
Strengthening the Residential Tenancy Branch
Our government is committed to protecting renters from unfair renovictions. The legislation, in concert with increased funding to the Residential Tenancy Branch, provides increased penalties for landlords that act in bad faith, while providing more resources to support both landlords …
HousingHub
HousingHub is a new initiative of the B.C. Government to bring communities together in the name of affordable housing. Local governments, Indigenous partners, non-profits and developers will be brought together for innovative partnerships to create homes people can afford. Interested …
AED Awareness Day
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere and at any time. With one Canadian going into cardiac arrest every 13 minutes, an automated external defibrillator (AED) is an effective and easy-to-use device that saves lives. April 12th is AED Awareness …
Changes to Black Bear Hunting on Haida Gwaii
The current season started April 1, 2018. Individuals wanting to hunt black bear on Haida Gwaii in 2018 must apply for, and obtain, a limited entry hunting authorization through the 2018 limited entry hunting lottery. Applications can be submitted beginning …
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Welcoming Gary Coons to the Legislature
Former roommate to MLA Nicholas Simmons, former colleague of the Hon. Jinny Sims and my former landlord, mentor and North Coast MLA Gary Coons visited the Legislature today. He received a warm welcome from the House.