Courtenay – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard said students at Courtenay Elementary are getting a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in provincial funding announced by the Premier and Minister of Education today. “Courtenay Elementary desperately needs this playground, and so I’m delighted we’re delivering …
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MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about Mental Health Week in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Mental Health Week in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. This week is Mental Health Week, and starting the week today is National Child and Youth Mental …
MLA Leonard to convene provincial agriculture committee
VICTORIA – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard was designated convener of the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food today. This will be the first time the Standing Committee has been convened since 2001. “It’s a tremendous honour to be designated …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard moved Motion 19 to Protect Agriculture in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard moved her Motion to Protect Agricultural Land and Encourage Farming. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I’m delighted to put forward my first motion in the House on the matter of …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s build in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s build in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. This year Vancouver Island North Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 14 years of building affordable …
MLA Leonard speaks about YANA in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about YANA (You are not alone) in the Legislature. You can read the transcript below, or watch the video here. As we know, it is National Volunteer Week. I would like to highlight just one …
MLA Leonard welcoming health care investments in the Comox Valley
COURTENAY – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming a series of provincial government investments that will improve health care services for people living in the Comox Valley. “For too long, people in the Comox Valley have suffered from a lack of health care …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Workers’ Rights in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Workers’ Rights in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I appreciate the opportunity to address the motion, by the member for Nanaimo–North Cowichan, on recognizing the importance …
MLA Leonard welcomes school upgrades for Comox Valley students
COURTENAY – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says students in the Comox Valley will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to over $2 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Comox Valley School District. “For too long, many …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Safety in Agriculture in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Safety in the Agriculture industry in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. Did you know that agricultural workers had a higher injury rate than the provincial average …