This week in the Legislature I asked a question during Question Period. As Opposition Critic for Agriculture, I was raising an issue of tremendous importance to ranchers in the interior - I know many of them were watching and eagerly anticipating a response.
And indeed there is an obligation on the government to provide answers to the people of B.C. during Question Period.
But unfortunately what we got from Premier Clark was something closer to evasion and posturing.
Take a look for yourself:
I'm not deterred at all! The challenges facing farmers and ranchers are too important to be cast aside like this. I know the government can do much better.
Lana.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sayward & Pat Bay
Dear Saanich South,
You are invited to a community meeting about safety improvements for the intersection at Pat Bay Highway & Sayward Rd.
Wed. Feb. 29, 2012
Cordova Bay Community Place,
5238 Cordova Bay Road.
6:30-7:30 pm
Open House with options on poster-boards, tea and treats.
7:30-8:30 pm
Panel and open microphone.
In 2010 I organized a community forum to bring attention to this important issue. Ministry of Transportation staff and elected officials met in Cordova Bay with over a hundred residents.
You told us what you wanted and you told us what you didn't want.
A working group was created from that meeting. Staff from the Ministry of Transportation and BC Transit worked collaboratively with a community rep, muncipal councillors and myself.
Now there is a tentative plan to improve safety at this intersection!
Come out and hear the details.
Find out how community suggestions have been incorporated, and provide further input.
Your engagement will help improve the plan and create solutions that work for Saanich South.
Together we can get this done!
Lana
Lana Popham
MLA Saanich South
Thursday, February 2, 2012
saanichstars.ca is a celebration of un-sung heroes in Saanich: people in our community who - through their strength of will - are quietly making big differences.
Some of their stories are about overcoming hardship and adversity, other stories are about community service, innovation and leadership.
The site was launched in June 2011 and we do our best to add a new star every month.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Sooke is skookum!
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| The indomitable Mary Alice Johnson, Board Member, Sooke Region Food Chi AGM |
It was wonderful to see a room full of people actively working towards a strong local food system - farmers, gardeners and consumers alike!
Among the tasty potluck dishes, the exciting year in review and the ambitious planning for another successful year it is hard to pick a favourite part of the evening.
Having said that, I want to publicly congratulate the T'Sou-ke Nation - represented by their Chief Gordon Planes - on their announcement last night.
With a contribution from the provincial government, the T'Sou-ke Nation is moving forward with an ambitious agricultural green-house project. The plan is to cover several acres in green houses that would be heated and cooled with renewable energy! More details are here.
The evening renewed my optimism that food security can be improved on Vancouver Island.
My heartfelt congratulations to everyone involved!
Lana
PS. You can find out more about the Sooke Region Chi Food Society by clicking here.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Monday January 23rd is the year of the Dragon! I wish good health and prosperity to all of our friends and family in the Chinese community.
Today, I went out with fellow MLAs Rob Fleming and Jenny Kwan for some main-streeting on Fisgard.
Lana.
Great window-painting by the very talented Deborah LeFrank!
Monday January 23rd is the year of the Dragon! I wish good health and prosperity to all of our friends and family in the Chinese community.
Today, I went out with fellow MLAs Rob Fleming and Jenny Kwan for some main-streeting on Fisgard.
Lana.
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| Our window at the Saanich South Community Office |
Great window-painting by the very talented Deborah LeFrank!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Stand up against hate
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| Gravestone at the Jewish Cemetery on Cedar Hill Road |
There will be a vigil at 1pm this Sunday, January the 8th, at the cemetery (Fernwood Road and Cedar Hill Road).
I will be there as the MLA for Saanich South to stand with our Jewish friends and show that people of all faiths and backgrounds are opposed to anti-semitism and bigotry. Please join me if you are able to. Rabbi Harry Brechner will speak to the need for respect and inclusivity. This is a good time to pull together as a community.
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