Enhanced safety measures and additional resources will enable most students in grades K-12 to return to school on Sept. 8, 2020, with full-time in-class learning as the province moves to Stage 2 of B.C.’s Education Restart Plan. “The classroom is …
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New Rules for Vacation Rentals
Parties and large gatherings at vacation rentals have led to community outbreaks of COVID-19. That’s why Dr. Bonnie Henry, our Provincial Health Officer, changed the rules for vacation rentals. The new rules are: ✅ No more than 5 extra …
Additional lanes, median barrier improve safety on Highway 7
The project to widen and add a safety barrier to a stretch of Highway 7 in Mission has been completed, removing one of the most dangerous bottlenecks in Maple Ridge. With less congestion and a safer highway, we’re making life …
B.C. hits new child care milestone
Thank you to Minister of State for Child Care Katrina Chen for all her work on delivering new child care spaces across the province! We’ve been able to fund nearly 16,800 new spaces in the past two years, helping to …
Local Events Go Virtual
Today I had the chance to highlight some of the community events in Maple Ridge and Mission that are continuing virtually this year. I am so grateful for the organizers and volunteers of the Mission Music Folk Fest, FRIS, CountryFest, …
BC Fulfilling Surgical Renewal Commitment
Early data shows we’re making good progress on renewing surgeries. As Minister Dix mentioned, we know this has been an enormous sacrifice for those who had surgeries post-poned. In May we launched an extensive plan to contact patients regarding their …
Congratulations to Ridge Meadows Supt. Jennifer Hyland
This week, I spoke in the house to congratulate Ridge Meadows RCMP Superintendent Jennifer Hyland on receiving the 2020 International Association of Women Police Award for her work training fellow officers. Congratulations to Supt. Hyland and thank you to the …
Remembering Assistant Chief Doug Armour
Last weekend sadly, our community suffered a tremendous loss. Yesterday, I took a moment in the Legislature to commemorate the life of Maple Ridge Firefighters, IAFF 4449 Assistant Chief Doug Armour. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to …
Recovery Support for BC’s Creative Sector
BC’s creative industries have been amongst the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, I had the chance to speak in the Legislature on how our government is supporting BC’s creative industries through this pandemic. I was honoured to be …
MLA D’Eith welcomes increased utilization of sustainable Mission Municipal Forest
MISSION – New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith says that an increase in the allowable annual cut for the Mission Municipal Forest is a sign that sustainable management practices are paying off and will create more jobs in the community. “The …