Please join me at Confederation Senior’s Centre on Saturday, December 16th from 1:30-3:30pm for my annual Seasonal Celebration. I look forward to connecting with you then and celebrating all the season has to offer!
News
Fairness coming for gig workers
The big news I have to share with you this week is that on November 16 Minister of Labour Harry Bains and I held a press conference to announce that we will be introducing legislation to establish employment standards for …
Burnaby Now A-List 2023
This year, Burnaby Now readers voted me as their favourite politician in Burnaby as part of the Burnaby Now A-List. Print copies of the Burnaby NOW’s annual A-List of top businesses, restaurants, services and activities are being distributed to local …
New Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) Team now active in Burnaby!
Did you know? In B.C., one in five interactions with police involve someone with a mental-health disorder. To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Burnaby. Mobile …
Speaking in favour of Motion to Celebrate October as Circular Economy Month
October 2023 Statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to B.C., zoning barriers removed
The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. Learn more here.
Increased wages recognize early childhood educators’ vital role
Early childhood educators (ECEs) will receive another hourly raise, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to support the essential work they do to educate and care for young children. New annual grants recognizing ECEs with specialized training will be available in …
New Affordable Housing for Women and Children fleeing Domestic Violence: Cindy Beedie Place
Breaking ground on the 56 new affordable permanent homes at Cindy Beedie Place on Canada Way, which will give women and children leaving violence options in Burnaby, especially with the addition of the child care facility. Learn more here. Watch …
New funding supports innovation, healthier lives
New funding for research infrastructure at B.C. universities is supporting innovative projects, like helping children in pain receive the safest, most effective pain management possible. Through another round of BCKDF funding, the Government of B.C. is providing $2.5 million to …