VICTORIA— In this year’s B.C. Budget, Christy Clark increased disability rates for the first time in nine years, then clawed back most of the increase by cancelling free bus passes for people with disabilities. Christy Clark is simply giving with …
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Women’s Caucus 2015 report
A year ends, and a new year begins Throughout 2015, the B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus was very active in raising issues of particular importance to women, as well as many other issues that concern all British Columbians. In this …
New Democrats’ poverty reduction act would address B.C.’s child poverty
VICTORIA— With three recent reports showing that British Columbia continues to have persistently high child poverty under the Christy Clark government, New Democrats are pressing for their poverty reduction legislation to finally be passed. “New Democrats have introduced legislation for …
Mungall Praises New Power Plan to Create Local Jobs and Save Money
Nelson — Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is thrilled about an ambitious new vision for BC’s energy future. Yesterday B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan launched PowerBC, a sweeping energy plan that creates jobs in every community in B.C. while protecting …
Mungall Celebrates Young Artists
Nelson – This past weekend Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall celebrated the creativity of the region’s young people with the winners of her Colour the Legislature Contest. Faye Peterson of Argenta, Payden Eyre-Dombrowski of Salmo, Yeshi Jinparello of Ymir, Oliver Haksson …
MLA Mungall’s Summer Colouring Contest
Contest Rules and Information Contest Runs July 1- August 31, 2015 Four prize packages will be awarded in these categories: Most Creative: Age 0-6 & 7-12 Most Realistic: Age 0-6 & Age 7-12 Colouring Contest pdf Prize Packages include: Lunch …
Mungall’s Annual Bend the MLA’s Ear Tour Set for Next Week
Nelson – Next week MLA Michelle Mungall will be 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 6-9 and …
Mungall calls on Interior Health to Keep Broader Horizons Open
Nelson – Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall is urging the Interior Health Authority to consider all options and work with all partners to ensure that the Broader Horizons Adult Day Program does not close for the summer months. “Caregivers, program staff …
Mungall Hosting Workshops to Build Dementia Friendly Communities
Nelson – MLA Michelle Mungall is hosting workshops in Nelson and Creston to build more dementia friendly communities. “There are a growing number of people in our region that are living with dementia,” said Mungall. “It is important that we …
Downloading Mental Health Services to Police a Failure of Liberal Government says Mungall
Nelson – With limited mental health services resulting in more police calls, Acting Opposition House Leader Michelle Mungall led her colleagues in questioning the Liberal government on their failure to act. Along with sharing the stories of the Nelson Police …