Monthly Archives: February 2007
NDP Congratulates Advocates for Forcing Childcare Flip-Flop
New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena today commended childcare advocates for convincing the B.C. Liberal government to reverse some of their cuts to Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) Program. “Thanks to continued public pressure, this government appears to be backing … Continue reading
Filed under press release
Falcon Continues to Ignore Safety Concerns on Rural Highways
Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon continues to ignore the concerns of rural British Columbians over road maintenance and safety, New Democrat MLA for North Coast, Gary Coons, said today. “Rural communities depend on the province to keep roads and highways clear … Continue reading
Filed under press release, rural bc, transportation
Coons Shames the Government for Childcare Irresponsibility
The B.C. Liberal government’s negligent handling of child care challenges reflects a government that’s both irresponsible and lacking in vision, North Coast MLA Gary Coons told the House on Tuesday. Coons raised child care issues in the Legislature this week, … Continue reading
Filed under press release
B.C. Liberal Budget Offers Little for Working Families/Rural Communities
The B.C. Liberal government’s budget offers little support for B.C.’s rural communities and working families, MLA Gary Coons said today. Coons indicated that key forest policy issues were not addressed and support for communities devastated by Liberal forest practices were … Continue reading
Filed under press release, rural bc