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My Statement on Site C
Dear friends, It’s taken some time to collect my thoughts about our Site C decision. I want you to know that during and since the election I have discussed the matter with constituents on both sides of this issue. I …
Holiday Office Closure
Our constituency office will be closed starting Friday December 22 but we will reopen on January 2, 2018. Happy holidays!
171 new licensed child-care spaces are on their way in North Burnaby
BURNABY – Local families in North Burnaby will soon be able to access 171 new licensed child-care spaces thanks to a $999,495 investment through the province’s Child Care Major Capital Funding Program, announced Janet Routledge, New Democrat MLA for Burnaby …
The government’s commitment to universal child care.
As a member of the child care working group, Janet is an integral part of the government’s commitment to the introduction of universally accessible and affordable, quality child care. Families in British Columbia are facing a child care crisis today. …
BC Labour Heritage Centre and Collective Bargaining Rights for Teachers
The B.C. Labour Heritage Centre preserves documents and presents the rich history of working people in British Columbia. This afternoon, together with the New Westminster Teachers Union, the B.C. Labour Heritage Centre will unveil a bronze plaque, the fifth in …
Child Care Services in Burnaby
The Child Care Resources Group (CCRG) is a committee of non-profit child care providers. It’s composed of such front-line agencies as Burnaby Neighbourhood House, Burnaby Family Life, Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion, The Y, and Purpose Society. It will come …
Dixon Transition Society
Dixon Transition Society is a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence, and the service they provide changes lives. They offer emergency shelter and counselling, as well as the emotional and practical support women need to transition to independence. …
Living Room Art in Burnaby Heights
Food Security: Burnaby Food First
Thanks to Burnaby Food First, people in our community are participating in local food security. The idea is to ensure that everyone has enough fresh, healthy food; that everyone has knowledge and skills to prepare healthy food; that locally grown processed …