The Province is taking the next step in its fight against money laundering and tax evasion by requiring private B.C. businesses to keep transparency records of beneficial owners. “Hidden ownership is distorting our economy and driving up our real estate …
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Spencer speaks in the BC Legislature to thank those working for our Democracy
Spencer speaks about West End Seniors Network (WESN)
Province extends plastics engagement following strong public response
Because of the popularity of the CleanBC engagement about what the Province could do to ban, reduce and recycle more plastics, the Province has extended the comment period. The engagement, which was originally scheduled to close Sept. 18, has been …
New Democrat MLAs celebrate major increases to public transit in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs across Vancouver are welcoming significant increases to local transit services that will reduce overcrowding, cut wait times, create better transit connections, and bring service to new areas. As ridership continues to grow across the region, …
NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says Andrew Scheer is making a strategic mistake by boycotting Pride events
by Charlie Smith on August 4th, 2019 NDP MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert says the Conservative leader’s decision not to attend Pride events shows that he’s not a serious contender to become prime minister.Charlie Smith Several politicians who spoke to the …
Happy Pride!
Dear Friends, Happy Pride! It’s been so wonderful seeing you all in the neighbourhood as we’ve been out regularly with our mobile office! When the legislature is not in session my job is to keep working hard and advocating for …
Province calls on federal government to ban conversion therapy
The British Columbia government has delivered a letter to David Lametti, federal Minister of Justice, condemning conversion therapy and is calling on the Government of Canada to add the practice to the Criminal Code.“Conversion therapy is nothing more than ignorance and …
New Coal Harbour elementary school on the way
July 26, 2019 By Peter Meiszner Tweet Tweet this Share Share on Facebook 0Share Share on LinkedIn0 shares on LinkedIn 0Pin Pin this0 Pins https://urbanyvr.com/new-coal-harbour-elementary-school-on-the-way Plans for a new elementary school in Coal Harbour are moving forward, with the city …
The Village Green: Does your building want to save over $7,000 a year?
In face of the overwhelming imperative to reduce our waste, how do you get over 200 people in a high-rise dwelling to work collectively toward advanced recycling initiatives, lowering their carbon footprints and working toward zero-waste goals? It’s a …