Good news for young people in B.C.!
Foundry Tri-Cities is now open, bringing mental health and substance use supports closer to youth in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore & Belcarra #BCGov #FoundryBC #YouthMentalHealth

Learn more about it here news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

They put in a Stanford University study “The team found that…. Either permanent standard time or permanent daylight saving time would be healthier than our seasonal waffling, with permanent standard time benefitting the most people.” #permanentStandard #StandardTime #healthier did #BCGov read it?

B.C.'s move to end time changes sparks cross-Canada conversation | CBC News British Columbia’s move to permanent daylight time has reignited conversations across the country about scrapping biannual time changes. After B.C. Premier David Eby announced Monday that most of the ...

New article came out on the #BCgov decision to stay on permanent daylight saving time. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... the basis for the decision didn’t ask if #Standardtime should be considered. #Canada #Cndpoli

A close-up, high-angle photo of a young child wearing a beige behind-the-ear hearing aid. The child is looking away from the camera. The BC provincial logo is in the top left corner, and the bottom of the image features a white border with the bold blue text "World Hearing Day 2026."

Today on #WorldHearingDay, we’re highlighting the difference early hearing care can make in a child’s life. By building inclusive communities and classrooms, we help ensure every child has the opportunity to hear, learn and thrive.
#WorldHearingDay #AccessibleBC #InclusionBC
#BCGov #CommunityCare

The BC government is introducing a new $400 million Strategic Investment Fund to help grow our economy & create good jobs here at home. It will support major projects, attract investment and make sure communities benefit from local opportunities.

#BCpoli #BCgov #BCndp
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Hands hold a B.C. driver’s licence in front of a laptop displaying the ICBC website. A banner across the bottom reads: “Renewing your driver’s licence and IDs online.” The scene suggests convenient online renewal from home.

Good news for drivers across B.C.! Proposed changes would make it possible to renew or replace your driver’s licence and ID online, saving time and reducing lineups for in-person ICBC visits. Especially helpful for rural areas.
#ICBC #BCpoli #BCgov
🔗https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026AG0009-000154

Four women stand together on the steps of a government building. One holds an open naloxone kit toward the camera. To the right is BC Health Minister Hon. Josie Osborne. Several wear purple awareness ribbons and smile for the photo.

B.C. is taking steps to help save lives by expanding access to nasal naloxone across the province.

Making these life-saving kits more available in communities, pharmacies & public spaces means more people can respond quickly in an emergency.

Every life matters, & every moment counts.
#BCndp #BCgov

A diverse group of community leaders is urging #BCgov to hit the brakes on planned amendments to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. BC must move forward on reconciliation – not backwards.

80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic & arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation – calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA.
Read the statement: www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct
#bcpoli #IndigenousRights

BCCLA has joined over 80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic & arts communities to stand together for human rights and reconciliation – calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA.

Read the statement: www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct

📢 80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic & arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation – calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA
Read the statement 👉 https://www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct
#bcpoli #IndigenousRights

Background photo of a misty forest. “JOINT STATEMENT” “CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS RALLY BEHIND BC DECLARATION ACT”

Amending B.C.’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (#DRIPA) to deny Nations access to courts could set back reconciliation efforts by decades.

BC must move forward on reconciliation – not backwards.
https://www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct

#bcpoli #UNDRIP #BCgov

Joint Call: BC must recommit to meaningful implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act | West Coast Environmental Law Civil society leaders stand with Indigenous peoples in BC and call on Premier Eby and his government not to amend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

A diverse group of community leaders is urging #BCgov to hit the brakes on planned amendments to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (#DRIPA) BC must move forward on reconciliation not backwards.

Read the joint statement: www.wcel.org/DeclarationAct

#bcpoli #IndigenousRights

Image of trees in the background, with text at the top that reads "Joint Statement," followed by white text that reads "Civil Society Leaders Rally Behind BC Declaration Act"

📢 80+ civil society leaders from legal, labour, enviro, faith, academic & arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation – calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA.

Read the statement 👉 bit.ly/40iM1d8

📢 80+ civil society leaders from faith, labour, enviro, legal, academic and arts communities are standing together for human rights and reconciliation—calling on #BCgov to recommit to implementing not amending #DRIPA. #bcpoli #IndigenousRights

Read the statement: wcel.org/DeclarationAct

Today, Wildsight joins 80+ leaders from legal, labour, faith, enviro, academic, arts & other communities who are urging Premier Eby and the #BCgov to hit the brakes on planned amendments to #DRIPA, and recommit to upholding #IndigenousRights.

Read the joint statement: wildsight.ca/pressrelease...

Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu stands outdoors in front of a newly built multi-storey apartment building, hands clasped, smiling slightly. The building has modern siding and rows of windows, with a paved walkway and young trees in the foreground.

Inside a bright, unfurnished apartment bedroom, MLA Harwinder Sandhu leans toward a neatly made bed with a pink-and-white quilt. Two windows let in daylight, with a neighbourhood visible outside.

MLA Harwinder Sandhu stands inside a clean, modern apartment kitchen with white cabinets and open shelving, looking to the side. The space appears new and unused, with bright lighting and neutral finishes.

Seen from behind, MLA Harwinder Sandhu stands at a window inside a new apartment, looking out over trees and nearby homes. The room is bright and minimal, emphasizing the view and natural light.

Celebrating the opening of The Willows in Vernon — 52 new supportive homes providing stability, dignity, & access to care.

Part of BC’s $19B housing investment. Since 2017, 93,600 homes are delivered or underway, including 600+ in Vernon!

#BCpoli #BCgov #BCndp #HomesforPeople #InvestinginPeople

British Columbians want gas out of buildings, cleaner alternatives: poll Polling clearly demonstrates that the higher your knowledge about the causes of climate change, the more likely you are to support climate policies.

‼️New polling shows people in BC:
• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from gas (61%) ...🧵

More in this @nationalobserver.com piece here 👇
www.nationalobserver.com/2026/02/04/o...

British Columbians want gas out of buildings, cleaner alternatives: poll Polling clearly demonstrates that the higher your knowledge about the causes of climate change, the more likely you are to support climate policies.

‼️New polling shows people in BC:

• worry about climate change (78%)
• want the #BCgov to act more (79%)
• want more oversight of FortisBC to shift away from #naturalgas (61%)

Getting gas out of buildings addresses all this.

@stand.earth @dogwoodbc.bsky.social @cape-bc.bsky.social

bit.ly/4kqaaYt

Graphic titled “Our Week in Review | Jan 26–Jan 30.” On the left, bullet points list launching a mental health screening tool, opening new schools in Surrey, maintaining BC Parks, improving access to team-based care in Surrey, and supporting flood-mitigation planning for Sumas Prairie. On the right, Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu in a light green dress smiles with arms crossed against a neutral background.

Graphic titled “Our Week in Review | Jan 26–Jan 30.” On the left, a list of government updates including expanding youth mental health and addiction supports, approval of Eskay Creek mine with a Declaration Act Section 7 agreement, boosting mineral exploration through new permit timelines, a shared critical minerals strategy for western and northern Canada, and the opening of Éyameth’ Health Centre. On the right, Vernon-Lumby MLA Harwinder Sandhu in a light green dress stands facing forward against a neutral background.

My newsletter is hitting inboxes now!
Check out what we're doing to improve our health care sector: mailchi.mp/leg/making-p...
#BCpoli #BCgov #BCNDP #NDP

Four speakers hold up a chart that reads "2025 Progress Report; BC's Climate Emergency Response." They stand in front of Canada Place with fire banners behind them.

Today we launched our 2025 Climate Action Progress Report, evaluating the #BCgov.

The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years.

FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep...

@cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social

Graphic titled “Our Week in Review Jan 12–Jan 16.” On the left, a list highlights work including improving access to addictions care in B.C., supporting communities affected by flooding, strengthening food security through technology and training, statements marking Black Excellence Day, updates on the decriminalization pilot and January 2026 rental report, protecting wildlife habitat, and criticism of the B.C. Liberal record on costs. On the right, MLA Harwinder Sandhu stands outdoors by a lake and mountains, wearing a bright pink blazer and smiling at the camera.

Take a look at some of the work we've done this week. This week's newsletter focuses on taking care of British Columbians living with addiction because we still see this as a health-care issue, not a criminal one.
#BCpoli #BCndp #NDP #BCgov
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BC adds 24,100 jobs in 2025

BC added over 24,000 jobs, including 16,680 in construction — good jobs building schools, hospitals, & transit our communities need. Through the Look West plan, we’re growing our economy by delivering projects faster, expanding skills training, and doubling exports to new markets.
#BCgov #BCpoli

Anyone still in #BCGov still on that place should not be trusted with your vote. It's been true for quite some time now, but some people are slow, or don't pay attention, or are trapped in sunk-cost fallacy

You have no constituents on X. And if you did, you don't want them.

B.C. First Nations cautions premier against changing UN law for Indigenous rights VANCOUVER — First Nations leaders in British Columbia have issued a joint statement criticizing calls to amend the provincial Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act in response to a recen...

First Nations leaders urge #BCgov to uphold the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act after recent court rulings, as "fear-based response" calling for amendments risks undoing hard-won progress on reconciliation. www.timescolonist.com/the-mix/bc-f... @ubcic.bsky.social #bcpoli #DRIPA

The Struggle to Support Kids with Disabilities in BC’s Classrooms | The Tyee Students are forced to miss school. EAs face stress and injuries. More training and outside help may be the answer.

"Over a year after a provincial election put the spotlight on in-school support for students with disabilities, the NDP government has yet to fulfil its pledge to place an education assistant, or EA, in every kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom."

#BCGov #NDP

thetyee.ca/News/2025/12...

This is part of our work to make communities safer for everyone by delivering real solution that address the complex challenges people face.

#MentalHealthSupport #BCGov

Union of B.C. Municipalities calls on province to regulate mobile live animal programs and strengthen exotic animal rules Add your name to the VHS’s campaign asking the provincial government to take meaningful action on this issue by implementing the UBCM’s recommendations.

The #UBCM endorsed resolution NR75, calling on the province to regulate mobile live #animal programs and strengthen #exotic animal rules.

Now we need the #province to act. Tell the #BCgov that you support stronger #animalprotection for #exoticanimals.

vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/posts/ubcm-e...

Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

We will continue to take action, year over year, to end violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people.

#mlajennb #endgenderbasedviolence #bcgov #bcpoli #genderequity #16daysofactivism #nationaldayofremembrance #noexcuse #endgbv #femicide