| 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. | Select an area of government services from the drop-down list below for more information on how we may be able to assist you.
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