Jul 17, 2020 – Kirsten Clarke/Burnaby Now A new online trip planner, the first of its kind in Canada, will help commercial vehicle operators plan their routes across B.C., the provincial government and TransLink announced Friday. “This online tool makes …
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‘My heart hurts’: Burnaby man donates to hospital, denounces racism
Jun 3, 2020 – Chris Campbell/Burnaby Now “Today, I am here to give a donation to help this hospital, but I wish this could be a simple and happy moment. My heart hurts. There is anguish and anger,” said Gin. …
Ramadan marked with food donated to vulnerable in Burnaby
May 26, 2020 – Chris Campbell/Burnaby Now For the last delivery of the day, volunteers were joined by Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley, Burnaby MLA and Minister of Child Care Katrina Chen, MLA Raj Chouhan, MLA and Minister of Citizens’ Services …
“It is unacceptable”: Horgan addresses racist incidents in BC
May 17, 2020 – DH Vancouver Staff/Daily Hive Horgan said everyone has a right to “live without fear of violence or discrimination” and called the recent stories of racism in the province “disturbing.” And Horgan isn’t the only public figure speaking out. …
Minister Anne Kang: Hate has no place in B.C.
May 15, 2020 – Indo-Canadian Voice Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, in response to the increase in hate crimes and incidents towards people of East Asian heritage in B.C., on Friday said in a statement: …
B.C. minister says she ‘cannot remain silent’ about increase in anti-Asian hate crimes
May 15, 2020 – Ashley Wadhwani/Surrey Now-Leader In a statement released Friday (May 15), Anne Kang said she is deeply saddened by the recent rise in physical and verbal attacks, as well as an increase in vandalism. “I cannot remain …
Burnaby MLA calls out rise in racism during pandemic
May 4, 2020 – Valerie Leung/Burnaby Now Kang acknowledged having seen an increase of anti-Asian racism and hate crimes in the province, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and stated that the acts are “unacceptable and everyone deserves to feel safe. …
Local MLAs Raj Chouhan and Anne Kang welcome school upgrades for Burnaby
Mar 12, 2020 – BC NDP Caucus “Safe and comfortable learning spaces help set students up for success,” said Raj Chouhan, MLA for Burnaby-Edmonds. “As a former teacher, I understand the importance of providing students with modern and updated learning …
Local MLAs welcome funding for sport, arts, and culture in Burnaby
Nov 7, 2019 – BC NDP Caucus New Democrat MLAs Anne Kang, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Janet Routledge are welcoming over $2.4 million through the Community Gaming Grants Program to benefit 47 sport, arts, and culture organizations in Burnaby. Read the …
Burnaby MLA condemns ‘speak English’ rant aimed at workers
Oct 31, 2019 – Chris Campbell/Burnaby Now “Burnaby is my home, and I’m filled with sadness that someone chose to treat a person simply trying to do their job with such hostility and disrespect,” Kang said in the statement. “The …