“Before entering politics, I was a working professional artist. I know the important role the arts play in building community, and supporting a vibrant economy. Today’s increased investment in the arts from our government will help support incredible local artists …
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Over the next six weeks, people are encouraged to share ideas online about ways to make active transportation options more convenient and easier to use – including bike lanes, walking paths and connections to transit. (File photo) Comments accepted online …
Andrew Wilkinson’s description of renting as “a wacky time of life” shows he’s out of touch with regular British Columbians, says MLA Chandra Herbert
Andrew Wilkinson described renting as “a fact of life that’s a rite of passage” and “a wacky time of life.” He also criticized the government action to prevent a 4.5% rent hike and to better protect tenants from evictions due …
Making life more affordable for you and your family
AsianJournal December 14, 2018 The BC government is moving forward with 53 prototype projects around the province to deliver child care that will cost families a maximum of $200 per month per child. Learn more here. Too many people in …
Spencer speaks to the Legislature on SOGI
Spencer speak on SOGI (SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY)
Third Session, 41st Parliament (2018) DEBATES OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Monday, NOVEMBER 26, 2018 Private Members’ Motions MOTION 33 SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY POLICIES FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM S. Chandra Herbert: Obviously, I speak in support of SOGI 123. …
B.C. brings gender-affirming surgery for trans people closer to home
Transgender people in B.C. will soon have access to publicly funded gender-affirming lower surgeries within the province, as British Columbia becomes the first province in western Canada to offer these procedures next year. “The trans community has advocated over a …
‘X’ gender identity now recognized on government ID
British Columbians who do not identify as male or female will have the choice to display an X as a third option in the gender field of their B.C.-issued driver’s licence, identity card, birth certificate and BC Services Card. “Since …
Province tables human rights commission legislation
Government has introduced legislative amendments to the Human Rights Code that will re-establish a human rights commission for B.C. to promote and protect human rights for all British Columbians. “As we see what’s happening around the globe, it has never …
Best new face in the legislature
Best of Vancouver 2018: News & Politics by Staff on October 3rd, 2018 at 4:00 PM There was a new voice in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia last March—a very new voice, in fact.Romi Chandra Herbert There was a …