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We’re in this Together!
Funding to enhance schools in Prince Rupert, on the central coast and Haida Gwaii begins to flow.
B.C. students and families are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces as school districts receive record annual maintenance funding of $217.7 million this year. “Tackling climate change is critically important for all of us, and our …
International Women’s Day
Are you grateful for maternity leave? The right to vote? Females in politics fighting for equality? International Women’s day is today, March 8. Read more about B.C. women’s contributions here.
Local governments, First Nations receive firefighting funding
It’s our hope that these funds will help build resiliency across B.C. by ensuring local governments and First Nations have the tools they need to be ready for all hazards. Volunteer and composite fire departments across B.C. have been approved …
Be prepared for COVID19
As Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness, I’ve spoken many times about the need to get good and ready for potential emergencies. The COVID-19 virus is no exception, but in the case of this illness, there are some very simple precautions …
Community E-newsletter
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BC NDP introduce bill for five days paid leave in domestic violence cases
Over half of women in BC have experienced physical or sexual violence since the age of 16. For over a decade, women’s organization, First Nations communities and the labour movement have been demanding paid leave for those fleeing domestic violence. …
Taking stock of BC NDP accomplishments.
I’m proud of the actions our BC NDP government has taken to reduce childcare costs, eliminate MSP premiums, increase Income Assistance and Disability Rates and save families thousands of dollars annually.
Celebrating Ground Search and Rescue
Search and rescue volunteers selflessly leave their homes and families to save others, no matter the weather, no matter the time. They don’t hesitate to jump into action to save neighbours and strangers alike. March 2nd is Search and Rescue …