Starting Tuesday, March 15, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 40 and older. The age requirement for this rapid testing continues to lower to provide access to more people. More information is …
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Second CT scanner operational at Burnaby Hospital
People in Burnaby are benefitting from increased access to computed tomography (CT) scans as a second scanner at Burnaby Hospital opens to patients. The estimated cost of the project is $4.7 million. Through the Province, Fraser Health is contributing $3.2 …
Changes to Environmental Assessment Certificate for Trans Mountain
As a result of a Federal Court of Appeal decision, changes have been made to the Environmental Assessment Certificate for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. This includes more frequent and broader consultation with those locally affected. Get the details here: …
Pay Transparency Measures
In British Columbia, women earn on average 20% less than men and we are one of the only provinces without pay equity or pay transparency legislation. We are taking steps to fix that. Find out more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022FIN0009-000304
New Funding will Support Survivors of Sexual Violence
This year’s budget reverses cuts made in 2002 in order to better support victims of sexual assault. Starting in 2023, the Province will provide annual funding of more than $10 million to service providers who offer victim-centered, trauma-informed, coordinated, cross-sector …
Menstrual Equity Petition
In British Columbia we have already taken steps to ensure that menstrual supplies are freely and discreetly available in public washrooms throughout the province, including schools. By signing this petition you can urge the federal government to do the same …
November 11 Newsletter
Dear Friends and Neighbours, A lot has happened since my last newsletter. We have had some staffing changes, and I would like this opportunity to introduce our new Burnaby North team members. Nyiri Karakas has joined as our new constituency …
11月11日通訊
親愛的朋友和鄰居, 自從我上一份時事通訊以來,發生了很多事情。我們的人員配備發生了一些變化,我想藉此機會介紹一下我們新的 Burnaby North 團隊成員。 Nyiri Karakas 作為我們的新選區助理加入,之前在 BCIT 通信部門工作的 Karl Chen 臨時加入我們擔任數字通信的負責人。 我的辦公室繼續通過電話、電子郵件和預定的約會提供服務。本月的周三和周五,我們還將提供免費的疫苗卡貼合服務;請與我的團隊聯繫以安排您的約會。 10 月初召開的立法機關非常忙碌。亮點包括本周宣布大規模推遲老樹伐木以及我們應對氣候危機的 CleanBC 計劃。我歡迎您對這兩項舉措提出反饋意見。 我從本拿比北部的許多選民那裡聽說,他們擔心卑詩省在應對氣候危機方面做得不夠。我相信 CleanBC 計劃是朝著正確方向邁出的重要一步。 在我們進入寒冷的月份時,我祝你一切順利。如果你想和我一起和珍妮特一起喝一杯虛擬咖啡,我們的下一次將在 11 月 13 日上午 10:00 至上午 11:00 舉行。給我們發送電子郵件至 RSVP 並收到一個 Zoom 鏈接。 珍妮特·勞特利奇 到 2030 年的 …
Children 12 and under will soon ride free on B.C. public transit
Starting Sept. 1, 2021, children 12 and under will be able to “Get on Board” any BC Transit or TransLink service for free as part of the provincial government’s commitment to efficient, reliable and affordable transit for families. “Free …
Paid Sick Leave Consultation
It’s essential that workers in #BC can stay home when they are sick without losing pay. That is why our Government is developing paid sick leave for employees in B.C., so they are able to stay home when sick or …