RE: Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resource Operations decision to reduce the wolf population in the South Selkirks and South Peace in an effort to save the mountain caribou from extinction. The act of killing one species to save …
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Mungall urges IHA and Ministry to increase housing and supports for seniors
Nelson – MLA Michelle Mungall is pressuring the IHA and the Minister of Health to re-open the 5 units of unused supportive housing at Jubilee Place. Two recent reports released by the City of Nelson and the Nelson Cares Society …
Poverty report highlights need to end child support clawback
VICTORIA— First Call B.C.’s report showing that half of children with single parents live in poverty shows the harm being done by the B.C. Liberal government’s clawback policy, says New Democrat social development spokesperson Michelle Mungall. “This report proves that …
B.C. Liberals allowing Jumbo Resort day lodge to be built in dangerous avalanche zone
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals are making a mockery of the environmental assessment process by considering giving Jumbo Glacier Resort permanent rights to public land after they poured a concrete foundation for a day lodge in an avalanche zone, say B.C.’s …
It’s time to join the rest of the country with a plan to fight poverty, say New Democrats
VICTORIA — New Democrat social development spokesperson Michelle Mungall tabled the “Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act” in the legislature on Thursday. The bill would help B.C. catch up with the rest of Canada on the fight against poverty. “The …
Statement on lawsuit challenging child support claw back policy
VICTORIA— New Democrat social development spokesperson Michelle Mungall issued the following statement regarding the lawsuit challenging the claw back of child support payments from families on income and disability assistance in British Columbia: “It’s a shame that the Liberals have …
Nelson Star Column: Our kids deserve a lot better
Nelson Star Sept 4 On Tuesday, September 2, I was reading my Facebook news feed, keeping up with the daily posts from many of those whom I represent. Several posts were from parents talking about how that day was supposed …
Mungall’s Annual Bend the MLA’s Ear Tour Set for Next Week
Nelson – Next week MLA Michelle Mungall will mixing up a big batch of iced tea to share as she hears from locals during her annual Bend the MLA’s Ear Tour. This year’s tour takes place July 7-9 and will …
Mungall Named Deputy House Leader
Nelson –Michelle Mungall’s tenacity and tact in standing up for Kootenay priorities has not gone unnoticed. On Friday, John Horgan, the new Leader of the Official Opposition, named Mungall Deputy House Leader. “Our team has the benefit of tremendous energy …
Nelson Star Column: Someone has to stand up for education
Nelson Star July 3, 2014 With Canada Day celebrations at a close, summer is here. Another tradition often marks the beginning of summer – the beginning of holidays, time for relaxing on the beach, boating on Kootenay Lake and barbecuing …