Close to 40 new supportive homes are coming to Surrey as construction has begun on Peterson Place, providing permanent homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. “When people have housing and the supports they need, it makes our community safer and healthier,” said Bruce Ralston, MLA for Surrey-Whalley. “Everyone deserves good, secure housing [...]
While many folks stay home to help bend — and, hopefully, plank— the curve of COVID-19, essential workers are still on the job, doing the tasks that help keep BC running. They’re driving buses and working on ferries. They’re preparing takeout in BC’s restaurants and cafes so families can get a break from making dinner, [...]
We’re keeping track of the supports and services the BC NDP government is offering to people and businesses during this crisis. For people here in BC and around the world, this is a stressful and unprecedented time. To help, we’ve rounded up a bunch of relevant resources for people, families and businesses that the BC [...]
I’m writing to update you on our government’s work since our province declared a state of emergency during the COVID-19 crisis. Many people are feeling anxious and uncertain right now. British Columbians – and people across the world – are facing a pandemic, and these feelings are understandable. We’re in an unprecedented situation that is [...]
Joined by a room of raucous and energized supporters, Garry Begg was nominated as the BC NDP candidate in Surrey-Guildford today. A progressive law enforcement leader for 40 years, Begg is the current MLA for Surrey-Guildford and the BC NDP’s legislative whip. He is also the first BC NDP candidate to be nominated ahead of [...]
BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson repeatedly lied to listeners of Red FM this morning when he claimed there is nothing in the provincial budget for residents of Surrey. In the space of twenty seconds, Andrew Wilkinson lied four times: “Well, the word Surrey was mentioned once. The budget document is a definitive document that is [...]
I'd like to begin by acknowledging that we are on the traditional territory of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and I want to give a warm welcome to everyone here today. A budget is built with the work and input of many — thanks to all the staff in the Ministry of Finance and my [...]
Two-and-a-half years ago, our BC NDP government delivered its first speech from the Throne in sixteen years. Since then we've done some incredible work. We're making the largest investments in BC Housing and child care in the history of our province. We're developing our CleanBC plan, ending MSP fees, and building schools and hospitals across [...]
A tweet by BC Liberal House Leader Mary Polak raises questions about whether the BC Liberals would bring back tolls on the Port Mann bridge. Polak defended tolls on the Port Mann, saying the BC Liberals considered it a solution to traffic congestion – “Congestion returned when the tolls were removed which was predicted by [...]
A renewed awareness campaign to help keep students safe from sexual violence has launched. Timed to coincide with back-to-class Frost Week 2020 activities, the campaign is aimed at students, both on campus and in the community. As with previous campaigns, social media ads will remind students that sex without consent is rape and that consent must be [...]
