The Punjabi Cultural Community Association of Victoria would like to invite you all to join us at the Diwali celebration on November 25th, 2023! 

Tickets are available at Island Video, 3388 Douglas Street! 

The location of the event is Saanich Commonwealth Place. 

It will be on Saturday, November 25th, at 6:30 pm to 11 pm. 

Tickets include food and are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. 

Hurry, buy your tickets before the event is sold out! 

I hope to see you there,

Lana

Lana Popham Community Update - Summer 2023

 

                      Photo Credit/Story: John Antonik      Photo credit/story:Cleeve Deenshaw

            Learn more and book an appointment with a pharmacist at  www.gov.bc.ca/seeapharmacist

                                          Peas & Carrots                   Haliburton Community Organic Farm

                                                          SPD Safe Place: Learn More

             Beaver Lake Park (Map Link)                           District of Saanich: Music In The Park

           Coastal Fire Bans             Book Campsite          Get a Day Pass           Parks Reservations

                                Extreme Heat                                          Stay Cool Air Conditioning 

 

From our Saanich South Family to yours,

wishing you a delightful long weekend! 

Remember to apply sunscreen!! 

Libraries are the hearts of many communities, and I know how much people in Saanich South value the good work the Greater Victoria libraries do, and the free services they offer.

Libraries connect you to resources you need and foster lifelong learning. That’s why on Friday, March 31, 2023, the Province announced additional funding for libraries throughout the province.

All 71 public libraries in B.C. and the organizations that support them are receiving a total of $45 million in one-time grants in addition to annual funding they receive. Learn more here:

This includes $1,292,047.17 for the Greater Victoria Libraries in your community! This means libraries will be able to expand some of their key services, modernize technology, as well as add to their collections.

People are utilizing libraries more and more, and I want to ensure they can keep up with the needs of Saanich South. We also learned during the pandemic the importance of digital resources and collections for libraries to make it more accessible for everyone.

When people have access to resources and information, they have more opportunities to thrive.

If you have any Saanich South questions or concerns, or need assistance in my constituency, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help. The constituency office can be reached at 250.479.4154 or email me at Lana.Popham.MLA@leg.bc.ca.

Sincerely,

MLA Lana Popham

Helpful resources:

• Find out about COVID-19 vaccines and the enhanced booster:

• Find mental health and substance-use supports

Eby's First 50 Days

Did you know that we’ve passed the halfway mark of Premier Eby’s first 100 days in office? Here’s what he's already accomplished: 

✅ The new Affordability Credit has now arrived in people’s bank accounts,

✅ Childcare costs were reduced by as much as $550 per child/month,

✅ ICBC rates have been frozen for the next 2 years and BC Hydro customers received a $100 bill credit,

✅ New legislation to increase housing supply and end unfair rental restrictions was passed, and

✅ A new deal with doctors and plans for a new medical school were announced to help strengthen our healthcare system.

What do you think so far? I'm excited to return to the Legislature for Budget 2023 and to continue working hard for British Columbians.

Sincerely,