PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac says people in Port Moody will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, thanks to provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects. “People living along an inlet like ours understand the urgency of what rising sea …
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Province strengthens cross-border collaboration through expanded role, new funding
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 The Province is providing a $500,000 grant to the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) to help build and deepen cross-border partnerships. In addition, Premier David Eby has appointed Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam, as the …
Complex-care housing services coming to New Westminster, Tri-Cities
Friday, March 24, 2023 People living with complex mental-health and addictions challenges in New Westminster and the Tri-Cities area will have access to more supports to help them stabilize their lives and break the cycle of homelessness as the Province …
New urgent and primary care centre opens in Port Moody
Friday, November 4, 2022 People living in the Tri-Cities will benefit from improved access to team-based, comprehensive primary health care with the official opening of an urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) at its permanent location at 3105 Murray St. …
B.C. invests in high-speed rail study to link major Pacific Northwest cities
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Province is supporting the feasibility of a high-speed rail service connecting Vancouver, Seattle and Portland with a $300,000 investment in the next phase of the Ultra High Speed Ground Transportation Project. “Improving transportation connectivity throughout …
Expanded emergency department opens at Eagle Ridge Hospital
Better emergency care for people in the Tri-Cities area is here as construction is complete on the expanded emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital. The hospital serves Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra. Phase 1 of the $37.5-million …
Community Newsletter: Step 2 and our summer. What you need to know about BC’s Restart Plan
Hello there, Summer is here. Last week on June 15, we entered Step 2 of BC’s Restart Plan. Thanks to everyone’s collective efforts and commitment to getting vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s one more step in bringing people back together! Step 2 means small backyard BBQs, birthday parties, movie …
MLA Glumac says new changes will allow Burrard Thermal lands to be used to fight climate change and boost local economy and jobs
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam Rick Glumac says legislative changes will lay the groundwork for the Burrard Thermal lands to become the site for clean tech projects and contribute to the fight against climate change while …
Community Newsletter: British Columbians are resilient – our government has your back
Last month, our government presented Budget 2021: A Stronger BC for Everyone. This budget is about helping people now and creating the conditions for a strong economic recovery. It’s about responding to the challenges of the pandemic and preparing us for the future. I’d like to share …
Community Newsletter: Province-wide vaccination registration and booking system is now open
B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan continues to save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, making us all safer. So far, we have administered over 1 million vaccine doses to British Columbians, and appointment booking by age groups continues to be ahead …