October 20, 2023 – An international, multi-government agreement that commits to addressing flood risks and restoring salmon habitat in portions of British Columbia’s Fraser Valley and Washington state’s Whatcom County has been finalized. The Transboundary Flood Initiative advances a …
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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 …
Looking to a new future for the Burrard Thermal site
Part of what motivated me to enter politics is the need to combat climate change and protect the gorgeous natural environment we are lucky enough to call home. Anticipation of new ways to address the climate crisis—and the unique opportunities …
Tri-Cities MLAs welcome funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
COQUITLAM – New Democrat MLAs Rick Glumac and Selina Robinson are welcoming $202,500 in funding for seven not-for-profit organizations in the Tri-Cities. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. The recipients …
Community Newsletter: Building a clean economy means embracing change
The crisis we face with climate change demands action, not hopeful words. That is why so many of our children are speaking out. They want a future to be excited about. So do I. We must embrace change. Clean BC is …
MLA Rick Glumac welcomes funding for Tri-Cities environmental and public safety organizations
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac is welcoming $157,500 in funding for five not-for-profit organizations in the Tri-Cities. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs, are receiving the funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Through these local organizations, volunteers …
Community Newsletter: Being Climate Leaders
The clean, green, sustainable economy is the economy of the future. And in BC, we can be climate leaders. Last month at the Cascadia Innovation Conference, I heard Washington Governor Jay Inslee say he’s inspired by our climate leadership. We’re …
Community Newsletter: Supporting innovation in the clean-tech sector
With summer officially behind us and nature powerfully forcing the descent of autumn leaves, the Fall session at BC Legislature has formally started. We are back in Victoria to continue delivering our promise of making BC a better place for …
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Fall Session – Week 8 Update with Spencer Chandra Herbert
Speaking to MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert about working with Washington State to protect our environment, and diversify our economy. While touring the Legislature basement, we talk about banning big money from our politics, and what federal government’s housing announcement of …