Tag: Gord Johns
Drug decriminalization bill introduced by NDP
A bill that aims to decriminalize drug possession for personal use and tackle stigma surrounding drug addiction was introduced by the NDP.
Johns Criticizes Feds on Oceans Protection
The NDP Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni says the federal government needs to establish a national strategy to combat...
Island MP Speaks Out on Coastal Debris Cleanup
Gord Johns is continuing his fight to protect coastal waters one year after the Hanjin Seattle cargo ship spill.The...
MP hosting disability tax credit session this week
If you have any questions about the disability tax credit, the NDP is hosting a workshop in the Comox...
Courtenay-Alberni MP responds to 2017 Federal Budget
A Member of Parliament says the 2017 budget dropped the ball on certain issues for Coastal British Columbians.Courtenay-Alberni...
MP marks International Women’s Day
Today is International Women's Day. The Member of Parliament for Courtenay - Alberni is marking the occasion.Gord Johns...
MP calling for action on marine debris clean-up
A coastal Member of Parliament is calling on the Federal government to free up funds to help volunteers clean...
Reactions to pipeline announcement mixed
Mixed reactions are pouring in following the Federal announcement yesterday regarding pipeline projects in British Columbia.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced...
Johns introduces National Cycling Strategy
The MP for Courtenay-Alberni has introduced a bill that will promote and help grow the cycling community in Canada.Gord...
Alison Azer thanks community for its support
The community gathered together at Simms Park in Courtenay on Sunday as Alison Azer thanked residents for their tremendous...
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MP Aaron Gunn tables first Commons petition opposing Brookfield’s hydro export plan
North Island-Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has tabled his first petition in the House of Commons.
B.C. Hydro cites unforeseen risks for Site C dam cost overruns
B.C. Hydro is blaming the outsized costs for the Site C dam construction on a series of “low probability, high consequence” events, and said it should have done a better job preparing for those risks.
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Free transit and ferry rides for veterans in B.C. on Remembrance Day
Ferries and public transit in parts of British Columbia will be free for veterans as the province marks Remembrance Day next Tuesday.
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B.C. Coroners Service reports 158 suspected drug toxicity deaths in September
The B.C. Coroners Service said Monday that preliminary data shows 158 people died in September of suspected drug toxicity.
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Joint task force to develop supports for tariff-hit forestry sector
A joint federal and provincial task force will work to determine how to support Canada’s forestry sector amid potentially devastating U.S. tariff rates on softwood lumber.
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