On October 21, 2019 I spoke about the importance of paid leave for workers facing domestic and sexual violence
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Burnaby’s Supportive Housing development is now open
On October 30, 2019 I spoke about Burnaby’s new supportive housing development in the Legislature.
Province invests in CleanBC Heavy-duty Vehicle Efficiency Program
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Under CleanBC, British Columbia’s climate plan, the Province is rolling out a new heavy-duty vehicle efficiency program that will help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and will help commercial truck drivers spend less money on fuel. …
Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41
For Immediate Release October 29, 2019 Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41 BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen, Anne Kang and Raj Chouhan are welcoming $456,840 in Community Gaming Grant funding …
New homes offer hope, opportunities for people in Burnaby
Friday, October 25, 2019 2:45 PM More than 50 people who have been without safe and secure homes are moving into supportive housing with around-the-clock support services as a new permanent modular housing project opens. “This new supportive housing will …
Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation
Thursday, October 24, 2019 Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation is a crucial step towards true and lasting reconciliation,” said Premier John Horgan. …
NEW URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OPENS TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN BURNABY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2019 NEW URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OPENS TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN BURNABY BURNABY – Residents of Burnaby will now have more choices when looking to access urgent and primary medical care thanks …
B.C. Youth Parliament is now accepting applications
The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 91st Parliament will hold its parliamentary session in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2019. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. …
Partnerships working to create more child care spaces in B.C.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:15 AM Families throughout British Columbia will have better access to closer-to-home child care, thanks to new provincial guidelines that allow local governments to pair funding programs and purchase land to create new child care spaces. …
Burnaby Hospital redevelopment will deliver better health care in a growing region
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Major facility upgrades at Burnaby Hospital and two new patient-care towers will give people in this growing community faster access to better health care. “Every person in B.C. deserves quality public health care, and our government …