Columbia River – Revelstoke MLA report, Mar 11

Budgets are about making tough choices, but what ‘tough choices’ did the BC Liberals make?

We all know that budgeting is about choices. Whether it is for your household or your business, you have to make choices about revenue and about expenditures. [Read more]

NDP ‘townhall meeting’ webcast on HST

March 18 webcast –

All across British Columbia, people are talking about the HST. They are angry and frustrated that the BC Liberal government seems to be turning a deaf ear to their concerns, while forging ahead with its plan to implement the Harmonized Sales Tax on July 31st, 2010, regardless of what we think about it. [Read more]

Norm Macdonald MLA report, Feb 26

An important part of having a democracy that works is knowing that you have an elected official that will listen to your concerns. As many of you will know, I began my political life as a town councillor and mayor.

As a municipal politician, the connection to voters was very immediate. A comment you made at council one evening would have to be defended at your workplace or at the post office the next morning. It keeps you on your toes. But it also keeps you knowing exactly what the people you represent think. [Read more]

Democracy in action : you too can help change this law (until Apr 30)

Introduction by David R Pacey.

This inititive of the BC Liberals on behalf of the public looking into the future is an important step towards improving our water supply legislation with the potential impact of global warming and potential for drought conditions in our province.

This venue can and is a perfect opportunity for the public and interested groups to provide input towards the future of water supply in our province. [Read more]

Public consultation on pensions until Apr 1

Province seeks public input on pension options.

Ministry of Finance.

The B.C. government is seeking public input on ways to strengthen the pension system and expand pension coverage for the majority of workers currently without occupational pension plans.

Through an online pension consultation paper, British Columbians are being asked for their views on how to best address anticipated future shortfalls in Canada’s retirement income system. At present, three in four private-sector workers are not covered by an employer-sponsored pension plan. [Read more]

MLA meeting day – Invermere, Feb 18

Feb 18, Invermere –

MLA Norm Macdonald in Invermere to discuss your issues.

Columbia River – Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald will be in Invermere on February 18th, and he wants to talk to you.

Event: MLA Meeting Day in Invermere
Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010
Location: Best Western Invermere Inn meeting room

Macdonald will be available to meet with individual constituents and representatives of constituent groups on topics related to the provincial government. [Read more]

Ombudsman in Kimberley, Feb 4

Ombudsman to visit Kimberley on Thursday, February 4th.

On Thursday, February 4th, BC Ombudsman Kim Carter will be visiting Kimberley. Unfortunately, this tour does not include the community of Invermere but I thought it was important to let you know about this opportunity. [Read more]

MLA report, Columbia River – Revelstoke

January has been a very busy month as I have focused my time on speaking with constituents in preparation for my return to Victoria for the Spring Session of the Legislature which begins on February 9th.

I have been able to spend my time visiting not only the larger centres of Revelstoke, Golden, Invermere and Kimberley, but also Field, Canal Flats, Edgewater and Fort Steele. I have also travelled with the Olympic torch throughout the area, joining with you to celebrate not only the Olympic spirit but the uniqueness of each community. [Read more]

Public consultation, municipal elections task force

Election task force launches consultation website.

Ministry of Community and Rural Development / Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

The task force dedicated to reviewing issues related to B.C.’s local government electoral process has a new website to provide information on the existing system and collect written comments from the public.

Co-chairs Bill Bennett, Minister of Community and Rural Development, and Harry Nyce, president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), announced the launch of the Local Government Elections Task Force website, www.localelectionstaskforce.gov.bc.ca, as a key component of its consultation process. [Read more]

Area F town hall meetings – Jan 20, 28

Regional District of East Kootenay.

You are invited to attend an upcoming Electoral Area F Town Hall Meeting. Meet and talk with your Electoral Area Director, learn about the services the RDEK provides, and find out how your tax dollars are being spent! [Read more]