Mother of two fast growing kiddies, Pinay + Burnaby City Councillor
Burnaby
Joined November 2010
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Let’s be clear that like all communities, the Jewish community is not a monolith, there is no one person or organization who speaks for us. It is dangerous to throw around claims of anti-semitism in order to silence criticism of Israel or expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
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Burnaby is proud to be a living wage employer. In December 2023, it was raised to $25.68 an hour. As life is getting more expensive, we recognize that even with this increase, many people are struggling to meet their basic needs. #LivingWage
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Burnaby is the most ambitious municipality in B.C tackling emissions from larger buildings with the Zero Carbon Step Code. Who’s next in Metro Van? @HavenPortMoody @Sam4PoMo @amy_lubik @craighodge8 @TeriTownerCllr @brendalockebc @MichaelVPratt @RobertMazzarolo @MattDjonlic
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1/2 NDP leveraged our 25 seats in Parliament to deliver dental care to 9 million Canadians. This will improve their health + finances. We also helped workers with anti-scab legislation, improved pandemic benefits, got historic investment for Indigenous housing, and more…
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Local governments demand more Intersection Safety Cameras! So far:
✅@CityOfVictoria
✅@CityOfNorthVan
✅@CityofVancouver*
✅@Richmond_BC
🔜@CityofBurnaby (at committee)
✅@New_Westminster
✅Capital Region (13 municipalities)
*w study / consultations👨🎓💸
We miss any? (🧵time)
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This is an important step for lasting peace. Thanks to the thousands of Canadians who mobilized in support of a ceasefire. Your voices matter.
Canada voted for a ceasefire at the UN today because thousands upon thousands of people marched, called their MPs and spoke out for human rights across the country.
The pressure worked. Let’s keep up the pressure for an arms embargo and an end to the occupation. #FreePalestine
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Tonight, Burnaby council unanimously supported a motion calling on the Canadian government to support a ceasefire in Gaza. I have heard from people in the community who are pleading for elected officials from all levels to speak up and take a stand. Canada must act now.
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Congratulations on a great track meet this past weekend! 👏
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I am glad to see this emergency meeting being called. While I continue to believe in the project itself, I know that the proposed location isn’t the right one. Let’s go back to the drawing board and get it right. burnabynow.com/local-news/bu…
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Tomorrow is registration day for swimming lessons. Last week I introduced a motion to help get kids off waitlists and into classes.
✔️ Hiring & training more lifeguards
✔️ Introducing a free swim program for elementary students
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At last night's @CityofBurnaby City Council meeting, staff put forward #UBCM #LMLGA resolutions related to equity and inclusion in municipal decision-making.
YWCA City Shift is thrilled to report that the resolutions were passed! pub-burnaby.escribemeetings.…
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Join us on @GlobalTV on Feb 26th from 1-5pm for the @VarietyBC Show of Hearts telethon Right now, over 1,100 kids are waiting to hear if Variety can help provide the critical support they need, so your gift has never been more important. Donations up to $850,000 will be matched.
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Hey Burnabarians - check out this film project starring homegrown talent Aaron Waddingham, supported by the fab and brilliant @emuh__ and her pal @lucymmcnulty!
burnabynow.com/local-news/fi…
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Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue are back home after a week in Turkey helping people trapped in the rubble of the devastating earthquakes. Dan Burritt was at the airport.
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Doug Todd: Would my dad have survived today’s mental-health system? Probably not.
#BCpoli #mentalhealth #vanpoli
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Very proud of our members in the BUSAR team. Today they helped locate and pull a survivor from the rubble. Words can’t describe how proud we are of you all and the work you’re doing. @CityofBurnaby @MayorofBurnaby @bcpffa @IAFF6thDistrict @IAFFPresident
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We've reached a major milestone in the construction of Rosemary Brown Arena. We recently finished pouring the concrete slabs that will form the basis for many 🏒sports⛸️ on the facility’s 2 NHL-sized rinks. The arena is anticipated to open in fall 2023. ow.ly/7Zu550MOAPU
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⭐ Past recipients of Burnaby’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year and Local Heroes Awards come from diverse backgrounds & occupations. But they all share the common values of leadership, service and community.
🏅 Nominate someone by Feb 17. ow.ly/anQi30s6c7h
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Creekside Youth Centre is excited to host Alphabet Soup, a proud LGBTQIA2S+ program for queer youth and their allies. We meet Tuesdays from 3-5:30 pm and for pre-teens on Fridays from 3-5pm. Learn more: Burnaby.ca/Youth
