Great news for the Cowichan Valley! 🎨🎶📚 Sixteen local arts & culture groups are receiving over $350K in Community Gaming Grants to support music, art & history programs. Proud to see our community’s creativity thrive! 💜 #CowichanValley #BCNDP
Stopped by my Auntie’s place before surgery and left with a heart full of love and a handful of her garden flowers. 🌸
Her quiet care reminded me how much strength we draw from family and community. Grateful for all the kind messages — they mean more than you know. 💜
#HealingInProgress
🌿 New rebates for heat pumps in condos & apartments!
Income-qualified renters & owners in buildings under 6 storeys can get up to $5,000 for a heat pump starting July 15.
Details: betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cond...
#BetterHomesBC #ClimateAction #BCPoli #CowichanValley
Joined Premier Eby & Mayor Staples for a tour of The Village in Duncan—a tiny home community offering safety, care & connection to 34 residents. A powerful, peer-designed model showing what’s possible when we invest in dignity. 💜🏠 #Cowichan #HousingFirst #bcpoli
Had a great visit to the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre ahead of this weekend’s Wooden Boat Festival! ⚓️⛵️
Come check out the festival June 22–23—and consider becoming a member to keep the legacy strong! 🌊
#CowichanBay #WoodenBoatFestival #MaritimeCentre #VanIsle #CommunityDriven
Windy weather has increased wildfire risk across BC. Some communities are already under evacuation orders. Now’s the time to prep:
✔️ Make a grab-and-go bag
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Check for fire bans before burning
More info: WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca
#BCWildfire #CowichanReady
Pleased to share that Cowichan Restorative Justice Society in Duncan is receiving $40,000 through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program to support community justice forums and restorative practices in schools.
Met with Jared Qwustenuxun Williams 🍽️🔥 in Cowichan to celebrate his Indigenous-led smokehouse project—honouring tradition + boosting food sovereignty. Proud to support this work alongside MLA Harwinder Sandhu 🌿🧡
Apply now 👉 newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-fu...
#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
Grateful to join TELUS for their Kits for Kids event at the Legislature on May 26. We filled backpacks with school supplies for families across B.C.—including in Cowichan Valley. Thanks to TELUS for supporting kids in our communities!
#KitsForKids #StrongerBC
The CVRD is receiving $400K from the BC Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund to support tsunami mapping—helping us plan for future emergencies. Proud to support local efforts to keep Cowichan safe.
#CowichanValley #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerBC
🧵: For over 25 years, Lyackson First Nation leadership has been trying to find appropriate land for their community members to call home. I am thrilled to see this land transfer finalized. @debratoporowski.bsky.social (1/3) news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
The new Cowichan District Hospital will be B.C.’s first fossil fuel-free hospital — and the first in Canada with Zero Carbon Building – Design certification! Proud to see Cowichan leading the way in sustainable health care.
#CowichanValley #GreenHealthcare #BCPoli
Grateful to visit OUR Ecovillage with Brandy Gallagher — a powerful example of sustainability, reconciliation, and community in action right here in Cowichan.
#OURecovillage #CowichanValley #BCPoli #StrongerBC #LandBasedLiving
B.C. has a chance to lead in clean energy—and we’re taking action. New legislation will speed up permits for renewable projects, helping meet demand, fight climate change + build energy independence. #BCPoli #CleanEnergy #StrongerBC
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Honoured to join Take a Hike Foundation + fellow MLAs for a powerful convo on youth mental health. Land-based, experiential learning is helping youth build resilience + confidence across B.C. Grateful to learn from students + educators today. #BCPoli #CowichanValley #YouthMentalHealth
📚 Happy BC Book Day!
On April 15th, we celebrated the power of books to open minds, connect communities, and share local stories.
Let’s keep reading, sharing stories, and lifting up diverse voices across BC! #BCBookDay #CowichanReads #ReadLocalBC 📖✨
🌸 Happy Nowruz! 🌸
As spring begins, communities in BC and around the world celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness. Wishing all who mark this occasion a year filled with joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Norouzetan Pirouz! #Nowruz #NewDay #SpringEquinox
From mentorship and employment programs to holistic supports like access to food, medical care, and mental health resources, CYS continues to be a pillar of resilience and perseverance for young people facing challenges #cowichanyouth #MLAtoporowski
Happy Journée de la Francophonie!
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Francophone associations to celebrate the rich culture, language, and contributions of Francophones in our community.Merci to everyone working to strengthen French language and culture in British Columbia. #FrancophonieDay
📸 Proud to share this moment with the 2025 Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)Twinning Program’s Indigenous Youth Interns!
This program empowers young women(17-25)to explore parliament, engage inpolitics, and connect with women leaders. Honoured to support the next generation!#WomenInPolitics
***CW: Residential Schools
Today I rose to speak about the Residential Schools and the misinformation that is being spread by members of this House.
Racism should never be a partisan issue.
Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1lQ...
Trump’s threats are escalating. Now there are reports he wants to go after Canadian water.
We’ll happily send back their watery beer.
Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves.
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Great news for B.C. families! With new federal funding, school food programs will be enhanced to help more students get the healthy food they need to learn and grow. Through Feeding Futures and the National School Food Program, we’re investing in kids, families, and communities!
On Friday, March 7th I visited Nourish Cowichan. A vital program fighting food insecurity.
Since 2016, they've grown from 4-23+ schools, serving 19,000 hampers this year.
With 70+ volunteers, they provide meals so no child goes hungry. 💙
#NourishCowichan #Food4Students
Elbows up, Canada. 🇨🇦
Yesterday, MLA Toporowski recognizes Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day, reflecting on the bravery of SAR teams who risk their lives to save others. Since 1967, 17 volunteers have made the ultimate sacrifice.
#SARMemorialDay #SearchAndRescue #BCVolunteers
🏥Thanks to HEU for coming to #VictoriaBC to share the experiences of long-term care workers & highlight the importance of shared working & caregiving in the sector!
@ninakrieger.bsky.social @debratoporowski.bsky.social @garrybeggbc.bsky.social @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social @bclegislature.bsky.social #BC
