With the opening of the Paul McDonell Residence in Burnaby, those needing affordable rental homes have access to 125 new units. Located at 6551 Sussex Ave., the building is named in honour of long-time Burnaby city councillor and volunteer Paul …

More funding to improve schools through better ventilation, reduced emissions and increased accessibility is going to school districts around the province. These annual capital programs are creating safer, healthier schools and supporting CleanBC initiatives. Investments in school maintenance are part of …

A new online assessment tool and virtual service has launched for people to see if they could receive and benefit from COVID-19 anti-viral treatments. Two therapeutic treatments for COVID-19 are approved for people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who are …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …