Monthly Archives: February 2008
Bella Coola ‘Shafted’ By Liberal Budget
North Coast MLA Gary Coons blasted the government for its vicious and shortsighted budget in the Legislature last week, calling it a betrayal of rural British Columbians, seniors, students, and vulnerable children. “This budget betrayed the people of Bella Coola … Continue reading
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Filed under health care, press release
North Coast Students With Special Needs Ignored By Campbell Liberals
The B.C. government is failing students with special needs on the north coast says MLA Gary Coons. Budgetary constraints facing School District 52 make it impossible for schools to provide all the basics to their students, let alone the level … Continue reading
Filed under education, press release
Coons Calls for an End to Child Poverty in British Columbia
North Coast MLA Gary Coons joined New Democrats from across the province that are supporting a motion introduced to the Legislature by NDP critic for employment and income assistance Jagrup Brar, which calls for the elimination of child poverty. “Instead … Continue reading
Filed under press release, social issues
Campbell Government’s Message to Rural B.C. — “Boo Hoo”
The Campbell government’s message to the Interior and northern B.C. was clearly delivered by Cabinet Minister Kevin Falcon last week, when he responded to concerns about forest mismanagement and increased ferry fares with two simple words, “Boo Hoo”. “In … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc, social issues
NDP Blasts Campbell Government for Arrogant Dismissal of Ferry Dependent Communities
New Democrats held the Campbell government to account today for their arrogant dismissal of coastal communities concerned about rising ferry fares. “Will the [transportation] minister finally, finally take a leadership role with this file and freeze fares?” asked New Democrat … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, press release, social issues, transportation
The Science is Clear: Fish Farms are Killing Wild Salmon
Yet another peer reviewed scientific study linking dramatic declines in wild salmon populations to salmon farming should be cause for the government to take immediate action says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “Right now were seeing even the Pacific Salmon … Continue reading
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NDP Forestry Plan Offers Hope to Coastal Communities
A five point forestry plan unveiled this afternoon by NDP leader Carole James at a speech to the Western Silviculture Contractors’ Association offers hope for coastal communities, says North Coast MLA, Gary Coons. “The communities in this region thrive when … Continue reading
Filed under press release
We Must Protect Our Sacred Headwaters!
Our rivers, and the fish that live in them, are one of the defining features of this region. Northwest British Columbia produces more wild salmon that almost any other place on earth. Most of those salmon can be traced back to … Continue reading
Filed under environment
Coons Wants To Know Where Federal Forestry Money is Going
Federal money earmarked for single-industry communities rocked by the surge in the value of the Canadian dollar needs to be distributed according to a well thought out and fair plan says North Coast MLA Gary Coons. “The coastal forestry industry … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release