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 …
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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 …
Local MLA Rick Glumac welcomes funds for arts, culture and sport programs in Port Moody
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac is welcoming $483,410 in funding for arts, culture and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 17 local organizations are receiving funding including the DreamRider Productions Society and Port Moody Soccer Club. “Port …
Local MLAs Robinson and Glumac welcome community child care investment
COQUITLAM – New Democrat MLAs Selina Robinson and Rick Glumac are welcoming new child care funding for the Kinsight Community Society, as part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “Families with children who need extra …