February 10, 2010
MLA Bloy Calls Attention to Scout-Guide Week for 2010
VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the legislature to applaud the work of the Guides and Scouts of Canada and wish them well during Scouts and Guides Week 2010.
January 28, 2010
Four More Strongstart BC Centres Open in Burnaby
BURNABY - Burnaby MLAs Richard T. Lee and Harry Bloy were joined by parents, caregivers and school district staff today to celebrate the official opening of four new StrongStart BC early learning centres
January 22, 2010
Newly Renovated Social Housing Opens in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER - The Governments of Canada and British Columbia officially opened the Russell Housing Centre
December 17, 2009
Burnaby School Shows Olympic Spirit
BURNABY – John Knox Christian Primary School is one of six schools in the province to win an ActNow BC 2010 Winter GamesKids Prize Package.
December 10, 2009
'Tis the Season to Buy Locally
BURNABY – The diversity of B.C.’s agricultural sector means that British Columbians can find everything they need for holiday entertaining and gift-giving close to home.
November 18, 2009
Burnaby Receives Provincial Funds in Lieu of Taxes
VICTORIA – Burnaby is receiving more than $880,000 from the provincial government through an annual grant-in-lieu of property taxes for 2009.
November 04, 2009
Bloy Congratulates Nominees for Business Excellence Awards
VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the Legislature yesterday to congratulate nominees for this year’s Burnaby Business Excellence Awards.
October 29, 2009
MLA Boys Praises Foster Parents
VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the Legislature today to praise foster parents around the province on the day a Foster Parent Rights document was signed.
October 15, 2009
Government Supports Small Business
BURNABY - October is Small Business Month in British Columbia and events will be taking place across the province to recognize this important sector that employs more than a million people.
October 14, 2009
Major Funding for Burnaby Social Housing through B.C. - Canada Partnership
BURNABY – The Governments of Canada and British Columbia are investing more than $14.1 million in Burnaby social housing through a cost-shared Housing Renovation Partnership (HRP).
October 07, 2009
Time is Ripe for Picking the Best of B.C. Products
BURNABY – The fall harvest is underway and British Columbians are encouraged to take advantage of the bounty of fresh B.C. food as the time for holiday meals approaches.
October 01, 2009
Official Groundbreaking for New, Greener BCSS
BURNABY - Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee and Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy joined district officials at a groundbreaking ceremony today to mark the start of construction on a new $50.6-million Burnaby Central Secondary school.
September 22, 2009
MLA Bloy Pays Tribute to Burnaby Volunteers in Legislature
VICTORIA – Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy rose in the Legislature today to pay tribute to Burnaby volunteers.
September 19, 2009
Groundbreaking ceremony kicks-off construction of new Youth Centre at Moody Park
New Westminster – A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to kick-off construction of the new Youth Centre at Moody Park.
September 16, 2009
Burnaby Residents Receive BC Housing Education Awards
BURNABY - Sixteen Burnaby residents, all of whom live in subsidized housing,will be taking the next steps in their educational journey with the assistance of a total of $13,000
September 09, 2009
Burnaby Receives Nearly $1.4 Million from Provincial Government
BURNABY – The provincial government is investing close to $1.4 million towards public safety initiatives in Burnaby.
August 28, 2009
Burnaby receives $13,000 to Support Local Torch Relay Events
The Burnaby Spirit of B.C. Community Committee will receive $13,000 through the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Community Grants Program. The grant will help support numerous events in Burnaby on the day the Olympic Torch passes through town on February 11, 2010
July 02, 2009
Local Group Receives Provincial Grant to Promote Multiculturalism
BURNABY – The Burnaby Family Life Institute (BFLI) is receiving more than $25,000 from the provincial government for a new project to promote multiculturalism and reduce racism.
April 08, 2009
SFU Science Centre Gets $49.9M Renovation
BURNABY - The federal and provincial governments are investing $49.4 million to renovate the chemistry building in the Shrum Science Centre at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, providing state-of-the-art facilities and generating 316 direct jobs.
April 03, 2009
Burnaby Sees Benefits of Biofuel Funding
BURNABY – Lignol Innovations Ltd. of Burnaby has been approved for provincial funding of $3,405,000 for a project to develop liquid biofuels. This investment will help create 20 ongoing jobs and benefit the environment.
April 02, 2009
Thirteen In-Car Cameras to Record Crimes, Save Police Time
BURNABY – Local police will soon have 13 new patrol-car cameras to gather solid evidence of impaired and dangerous driving and save officers time in court.
March 25, 2009
Burnaby School Playgrounds Receive $83,000 in Gaming Grants
BURNABY – Children will benefit from new and updated playground equipment at five Burnaby schools thanks to provincial funding of $83,000 in community gaming grants this year.
March 23, 2009
Bloy Celebrates Burnaby Hospital’s New MRI
VICTORIA – Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy spoke in the Legislature today about the new MRI at Burnaby Hospital.
March 19, 2009
$2.9 Million Investment to Benefit Burnaby
BURNABY - The provincial government is investing $2.9 million in Burnaby for public safety initiatives, planning for improved water and sewer infrastructure and enhancing local green spaces.
March 12, 2009
Bloy Promotes Burnaby Environment Awards in Legislature
VICTORIA – Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy spoke in the Legislature yesterday about the Burnaby Environmental Awards.
August 08, 2008
Burnaby Student Wins Pacific Leaders Scholarship
BURNABY – Burnaby student Jim Shen has been awarded the second annual Pacific Leaders scholarship, for children of BC Public Service employees, announced MLAs Harry Bloy, John Nuraney and Richard T. Lee.
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