Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee says her decision to join the B.C. NDP caucus came down to what would be best for the people she represents. “I’ll be the first MLA in 10 years who’s been on the government bench in my riding, and that’s going to be great for my community and for my constituents,” […]
‘It’s what’s best for my constituents’: MLA Boultbee explains decision to join B.C. NDP Read More »
The Maple Ridge Burrards have acquired more help on offence in a trade with the Langley Thunder. The Burrards get Jon Phillips, who had 14 goals and 33 points in 10 games with the Thunder this season. He also put up a goal and an assist in his first game with the Burrards, ranking him
Maple Ridge Burrards trade for another offensive weapon in Phillips Read More »
A grass fire that sparked off the Rail Trail in Kelowna on July 3 is considered suspicious and under investigation. The Kelowna Fire Department responded to multiple calls at 2:30 p.m. for a fast spreading fire near Spall Road and Clement Avenue. Upon arrival, crews found a rank two grass fire estimated to be 100
Quick response by Kelowna Fire Department snuffs suspicious grass fire Read More »
Amy Perras’ eldest son has several disabilities, one of which is autism. This makes him eligible for two provincial programs through which he receives $17,280 to help with his care. In 2027, though, the Ministry of Children and Family Development is changing the programs – along with the criteria for funding – and Perras is
Maple Ridge parent scared to lose autism funding for son Read More »
The B.C. NDP has further secured its majority after the surprise addition of Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee, a former Conservative who until now sat as an Independent. Boultbee says that since leaving the Conservative Party, she has collaborated more and more with the NDP caucus, while watching her former party be “consumed with divisive Donald
Penticton-Summerland MLA Boultbee joins Eby’s B.C. NDP Read More »