Money laundering has been a big problem in BC for a long time. But the previous government did nothing while dirty money flowed into our real estate market making housing unaffordable for millions of British Columbians. The reports that have …
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“Our house is on fire. I want you to act as you would in a crisis. I want you to act as if our house is on fire. Because it is.” Those are the words of 16-year-old Greta Thunberg when …
Community Newsletter: Protecting our province’s wild salmon
I’ve long been concerned about our rivers, lakes and oceans, and the fish that inhabit them – especially our wild salmon. Our salmon, in both in freshwater and the ocean, are an intricate part of our environment. The survival of …
Community Newsletter: Speaking out against irresponsible power contracts
Long before I was elected, I spoke out against BC Hydro’s contracts with independent power producers. Even back in 2008 and 2009, it was clear these contracts were economically and environmentally irresponsible. Not only did they threaten our rivers’ eco-systems, …
MLA Rick Glumac welcomes new school upgrade funding for students
COQUTILAM – Local MLAs Rick Glumac, Port Moody-Coquitlam, Selina Robinson, Coquitlam-Maillardville, and Mike Farnworth, Port Coquitlam say students in the Tri-Cities will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $2.4 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Coquitlam School District. …
Community Newsletter: We’ve made progress, but there’s still much more to do in 2019!
I’m looking forward to getting back in to the Legislature this month. It’s been good to be back home and to connect with people her in our community. It’s left me re-energized and with new ideas to take back to …
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 …
Work starts on new emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital
Port Moody – Better emergency care for people in the Tri-Cities area is on the way as construction work begins on a new emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital. “Our government is making the investment for an expanded emergency department …
Community Newsletter: Happy holidays! There’s a lot to celebrate!
It’s good to be back from Victoria and in our community for the holidays. I’m looking forward to the chance to meet with many of you at holiday events here at home. We achieved a lot in the Legislature this …
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 …