Today, MLA Leonard responded to the Throne Speech in the legislature. You can read the transcript below, or find the link to the video here: http://bit.ly/2SMrhcP Okay, let me start that again. I am privileged to address this government’s third throne …
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MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes funds for local environmental and public safety organizations
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $314,000 in funding for eight not-for-profit organizations in the Comox Valley. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs and services, are receiving the funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Great people in …
Local MLA reminds people in the Comox Valley to vote in referendum
COURTENAY – Local MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is reminding everyone in the Comox Valley that the deadline to register and vote in the referendum on electoral reform is fast approaching. “Elections BC is receiving more and more ballots every day,” said Leonard. “We have …
Local MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes child care pilot project in Comox
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming a new child care initiative that will see child care fees capped at $200 per month or eliminated altogether for 35 families in Comox. The initiative is part of a B.C. government pilot project …
Local MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes funds for arts, culture and sport programs in Courtenay-Comox
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $506,100 in funding for arts, culture and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 21 local organizations are receiving funding, including the Comox Valley Minor Hockey Association and the Comox Valley Art …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about BC Agriculture Day in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about BC Agriculture Day in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. K’ómoks. It means “the land of plenty” in the language of the K’ómoks people. This past Saturday many …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Citizens’ Responsibilities in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Citizens’ Responsibilities in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I would like to explore voting — voting which is both a citizen’s right and responsibility. I recently …
New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes child care investment in Courtenay
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard, welcomes child care funding for the Comox Valley Child Development Association in Courtenay as a part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “Investing in quality …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Invictus Games in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Invictus Games in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. Invictus: it means unconquered. In 2014, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games. The name itself embodies the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Electoral System in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Electoral System in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. It is a great privilege for me to stand here today to speak to the member for …