“If you were woke, you’d know that pro rep is lit.” It’s the 11-word sentence that has turned heads of all ages since it was uttered by Premier John Horgan during Thursday night’s electoral reform debate with BC Liberal Party …
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Bowinn Ma welcomes child care pilot project site in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming a new child care investment at the North Shore Neighbourhood House Novaco Daycare in North Vancouver. Families will benefit from 12 funded child care spaces with fees capped at $200 per month or eliminated altogether. …
Proportional representation encourages a future generation of voters
Georgia Straight – Nov 8th, 2018 – The total number of youth heading to the provincial ballot box has remained stagnant and distressingly low over the past decade, seeing only slight fluctuations since 2005. In the last B.C. provincial election, only …
Bowinn Ma welcomes funds for arts, culture, and sport programs in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming over $1.3 million in funding for arts, culture, and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 47 North Vancouver organizations are receiving funding including the North Vancouver Community Arts Council and the North …
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B.C. premier opposed to closed lists in selecting MLAs under proportional systems
Global News – B.C. Premier John Horgan says he is opposed to using closed lists when selecting MLAs if British Columbia goes to a proportional voting system. The province is in the midst of a electoral reform referendum where the …
MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes child care investment in North Vancouver
VICTORIA – MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming new child care funding for the North Shore Neighbourhood House in North Vancouver, as part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “For too long North Shore …
I Love Transit: 2018 I Love Transit Camp Winner announcement!
The Buzzer Blog – October 26th, 2018 Another I Love Transit week has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun stops here. We are thrilled to announce our winners… yes, you read that right, WINNERS of this year’s I Love Transit Camp. Once again, …
Province ramping up towing to clear bridges between North Shore and Vancouver while ruling out third span
Richard Zussman, Global News – October 25th The provincial government is ruling out a third span across the Burrard Inlet, while increasing funding for bigger tow tracks to help ease congestion. An additional third fixed crossing across the Burrard inlet …
Province updates North Shore crash clearing rules
Brent Richter, North Shore News – October 25th, 2018 Help may be on the way when it comes to traffic SNAFUs on Highway 1 through the North Shore. The province has signed a new highway maintenance contract with Miller Capilano …