Today MLA Leonard spoke about transportation options in the Legislature. You can watch the video here or read the transcript below. Thank you to the member for Kamloops–North Thompson for presenting an opportunity to talk about more transportation options. Transportation …
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MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard’s Statement on the Tragic Shooting in New Zealand
We can’t fight hate with hate. We must fight hate with love. Those were the words of a Canadian Muslim that I heard today, in response to the horrific terrorist attack against worshipping Muslims in New Zealand. I join with …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes new playground for Airport Elementary School in Comox
COMOX – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says students at Airport Elementary School are getting a new accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in provincial funding. “Playgrounds are as essential to students in school as textbooks and school supplies are,” said MLA …
MLA Leonard welcomes BC Arts Council Grants
COURTENAY – Local MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $81,079 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those that support emerging Indigenous artists. “Our …
Local MLAs welcome school upgrades for Comox Valley students
COMOX VALLEY – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Scott Fraser say students in the Comox Valley will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $1.8 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Comox Valley School District. “Students are far …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about the role of women in politics in the Legislature
Today, MLA Leonard spoke in the Legislature about the role of women in politics. You can read the transcript below, or watch the video here. Once again, as we have for over a century, we’re set to celebrate International Women’s …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the CV Therapeutic Riding Society in the Legislature
Today, MLA Leonard spoke about the Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society in the Legislature. You can read the transcript below, or find a link to the video here. There is a beautiful, sandy network of trails along the bank of …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Arthritis in the Legislature
Today, MLA Leonard spoke about Arthritis in the Legislature. You can find a link to the video here or read the transcript below: Hon. Speaker, 1.2 million British Columbians have one of 100 types of arthritis. That’s costing $7 billion, …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about Housing Affordability in the Legislature
Today, MLA Leonard spoke about housing affordability in the Legislature. You can watch her speak here, or read the transcript below. Thanks to the member for Kamloops–South Thompson for raising the matter of housing affordability. Achieving housing affordability is complex, …