VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says more people in Vancouver will benefit from improved arts spaces and facilities thanks to the BC New Democrat government’s continued support of artists throughout B.C. “Community arts spaces play a huge role making our …
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NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says strengthened recovery funding will help support local artists and organizations in Vancouver
New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says strengthened support from the BC New Democrat government will help local artists and art organizations in Vancouver recover from the impacts of the pandemic. “The arts and artists play an integral role in strengthening …
More $10 a Day child care spaces coming to Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says families across Vancouver will save money on child care as more local child care centres become $10 a Day ChildCareBC sites where fees are capped at a maximum of $200 a month per …
MLA Bailey says students at Vancouver post-secondary institutes will benefit from more co-op and work-integrated learning opportunities
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says students at post-secondary institutes across Vancouver will have greater access to valuable learning opportunities with new co-op and work-integrated learning (WIL) funding. “Post-secondary education can open doors and lead to a rewarding career, especially when students get …
MLA Bailey says accessibility funding will help more people participate in the community
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says that funding through B.C.’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will increase accessibility, allowing more people to participate fully in their community. “Everyone deserves the chance to fully engage in their community, …
Mask mandate to reduce transmission, protect people in public spaces
As of Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, masks must be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 as B.C. prepares for the fall and respiratory illness season. A new order from the provincial …
B.C. launches proof of vaccination to stop spread of COVID-19
Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events. This important step will continue to increase the vaccination rate across the province and provide confidence to fully …
NDP MLA says supports for vulnerable people will help tackle homelessness in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Brenda Bailey says vulnerable people in Vancouver will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “COVID-19 has brought many challenges for everyone …
NDP MLA Bailey says funding supports Vancouver bus operators and local jobs
VANCOUVER – NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says funding for Vancouver bus operators will ensure companies are able to weather the challenges brought on by COVID-19 and help them plan for a post-pandemic world. “This past year as brought a lot of …
NDP MLAs say multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – NDP MLAs Brenda Bailey and Niki Sharma say multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations fight systemic racism throughout Vancouver. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. “Everyone deserves to be safe, respected …