NDP ends funding for essential addiction care in Penticton
VICTORIA (March 4, 2021) – Demonstrating the NDP government’s continued failure to invest in mental health and addictions supports, Penticton’s Pathways addictions resource centre has had its funding pulled, potentially leaving thousands of people in the South Okanagan without the resources they need. “In the same week that we learned January 2021 was the deadliest […]
BC Liberals call for NDP action to support B.C. airports
VANCOUVER (March 4, 2021) – As airports around B.C. continue to face the growing challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, BC United Transportation Critic Michael Lee is calling on the Minister of Transportation to take immediate action to support the struggling sector. “The air sector is one of many B.C. transportation services to feel the impacts […]
Changes to business recovery grant program a day late and a dollar short
VICTORIA (March 4, 2021) – Todd Stone, BC United Critic for Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, is pleased to see the NDP has finally taken the Opposition’s advice and extended the deadline for its botched Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program. “I’m glad the NDP government is making these changes which the BC Liberals […]
