B.C. Green Caucus
@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
Representing elected Green MLAs in British Columbia.
"The Greens have a point," writes @robshaw.bsky.social . "Decriminalization was always meant to be paired with expanded treatment, wrap-around care and incentives to seek help. None of that ever materialized."
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Rob Shaw: Minister prioritizes pride over proof as B.C. ends drug decriminalization
Health Minister Josie Osborne defends policy while acknowledging government cannot attribute measurable outcomes to it
www.richmond-news.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
"The Greens have a point," writes @robshaw.bsky.social . "Decriminalization was always meant to be paired with expanded treatment, wrap-around care and incentives to seek help. None of that ever materialized."
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"This knee-jerk reaction is designed to appease the Opposition Conservatives, rather than engage in a thoughtful course correction. We cannot throw the baby out with the bathwater here,” said MLA @jervaler.bsky.social.
Ashley Joannou in the @nationalobserver.com
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Ashley Joannou in the @nationalobserver.com
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BC to end drug decriminalization project, once hailed as a groundbreaking experiment
British Columbia won't be renewing its agreement with Health Canada that allowed for the decriminalization of small amounts of drugs for personal possession, officially ending a three-year program tha...
www.nationalobserver.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
"This knee-jerk reaction is designed to appease the Opposition Conservatives, rather than engage in a thoughtful course correction. We cannot throw the baby out with the bathwater here,” said MLA @jervaler.bsky.social.
Ashley Joannou in the @nationalobserver.com
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Ashley Joannou in the @nationalobserver.com
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The BC Government has announced financial assistance for flood-affected communities related to the Dec. 10-19 floods in southwestern BC.
The deadline to apply is Apr. 13, 2026.
Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfina...
#bcflood #costsofclimatechange
The deadline to apply is Apr. 13, 2026.
Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfina...
#bcflood #costsofclimatechange
Financial assistance in a disaster
Information on Disaster Financial Assistance in BC
www.gov.bc.ca
January 15, 2026 at 12:22 AM
The BC Government has announced financial assistance for flood-affected communities related to the Dec. 10-19 floods in southwestern BC.
The deadline to apply is Apr. 13, 2026.
Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfina...
#bcflood #costsofclimatechange
The deadline to apply is Apr. 13, 2026.
Learn more at www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfina...
#bcflood #costsofclimatechange
“Drug policy must mature in this province, not regress. While 5 people die every day from the toxic drug crisis in B.C., the NDP government is backing away from evidence-informed policy supported by many, including its former chief coroner, Lisa LaPointe,” said MLA Valeriote.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
“Drug policy must mature in this province, not regress. While 5 people die every day from the toxic drug crisis in B.C., the NDP government is backing away from evidence-informed policy supported by many, including its former chief coroner, Lisa LaPointe,” said MLA Valeriote.
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Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky has released a statement on British Columbia’s decision to end the decriminalization pilot project.
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-de...
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BC NDP's Decriminilization Pilot Project Set Up to Fail
While people die every day from the toxic drug crisis, the NDP government is backing away from evidence-informed policy supported by experts.
bcgreencaucus.ca
January 14, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky has released a statement on British Columbia’s decision to end the decriminalization pilot project.
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-de...
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-de...
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SCOOP: BC's Human Rights Commissioner is set to ask the province to codify restrictions on the police's use of media exclusion zones during enforcement activities. The recommendations were contained in a letter recently sent to all mayors.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Stop Blocking Media from Reporting on Police Activity, Leaked Recommendations Say | The Tyee
The Tyee has obtained part of an upcoming BC human rights commissioner report on press freedoms in the province.
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM
SCOOP: BC's Human Rights Commissioner is set to ask the province to codify restrictions on the police's use of media exclusion zones during enforcement activities. The recommendations were contained in a letter recently sent to all mayors.
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
thetyee.ca/News/2026/01...
Happy holidays from the BC Green Caucus 💚
We hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends this season, and that you’re safe, warm, and comfortable.
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together. Here’s a look at what we accomplished in 2025.
We hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends this season, and that you’re safe, warm, and comfortable.
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together. Here’s a look at what we accomplished in 2025.
December 24, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Happy holidays from the BC Green Caucus 💚
We hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends this season, and that you’re safe, warm, and comfortable.
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together. Here’s a look at what we accomplished in 2025.
We hope everyone is able to spend time with family and friends this season, and that you’re safe, warm, and comfortable.
As the year comes to a close, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made together. Here’s a look at what we accomplished in 2025.
A year of leadership, progress, and transition 🌱
@jervaler.bsky.social joined CBC’s On the Coast to look back on his time as interim leader, CARGA, and the exciting ideas our new leader, @emilylowan.bsky.social brings forward.
Watch the full conversation here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
@jervaler.bsky.social joined CBC’s On the Coast to look back on his time as interim leader, CARGA, and the exciting ideas our new leader, @emilylowan.bsky.social brings forward.
Watch the full conversation here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A year of leadership, progress, and transition 🌱
@jervaler.bsky.social joined CBC’s On the Coast to look back on his time as interim leader, CARGA, and the exciting ideas our new leader, @emilylowan.bsky.social brings forward.
Watch the full conversation here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
@jervaler.bsky.social joined CBC’s On the Coast to look back on his time as interim leader, CARGA, and the exciting ideas our new leader, @emilylowan.bsky.social brings forward.
Watch the full conversation here:
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Finally, some good news for the season!
Pipeline companies won’t be getting a massive property tax break for Christmas at the expense of some rural homeowners. At least not this year.
BC Backpedals on Pipeline Assessment Reductions | The Tyee
Officials have kiboshed changes that would have handed companies a tax break at residents’ expense.
thetyee.ca
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Finally, some good news for the season!
Thanks so much! We appreciate it. Stay safe out there and happy holidays.
December 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Thanks so much! We appreciate it. Stay safe out there and happy holidays.
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A year later, we are again seeing destructive, costly climate events that motivate the BC Greens to redouble our efforts on climate action. Abbotsford and Pemberton are on red & orange alerts for rainfall and potential flooding today and tomorrow. We will monitor closely and update on this channel.
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
A year later, we are again seeing destructive, costly climate events that motivate the BC Greens to redouble our efforts on climate action. Abbotsford and Pemberton are on red & orange alerts for rainfall and potential flooding today and tomorrow. We will monitor closely and update on this channel.
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My thoughts and sympathies are with the residents of Lions Bay and the friends and family of Barbara and David Enns, one year after the landslide that took their lives. Thanks to the Sea to Sky’s @alannakellynews.bsky.social for revisiting this tragic climate event. 1/
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My thoughts and sympathies are with the residents of Lions Bay and the friends and family of Barbara and David Enns, one year after the landslide that took their lives. Thanks to the Sea to Sky’s @alannakellynews.bsky.social for revisiting this tragic climate event. 1/
Deadline is Dec. 18!
Share your views on the October 2024 provincial general election! The #BCLeg Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee is accepting written submissions until December 18 at 2pm: bcleg.ca/consultations
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Share your views on the October 2024 provincial general election! The #BCLeg Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee is accepting written submissions until December 18 at 2pm: bcleg.ca/consultations
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December 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Deadline is Dec. 18!
Share your views on the October 2024 provincial general election! The #BCLeg Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee is accepting written submissions until December 18 at 2pm: bcleg.ca/consultations
#bcpoli
Share your views on the October 2024 provincial general election! The #BCLeg Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee is accepting written submissions until December 18 at 2pm: bcleg.ca/consultations
#bcpoli
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⚠️ The Town of #PrincetonBC has issued an Evacuation Alert for parts of Corina Avenue, Allison Flats and downtown Princeton. ⚠️
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information and a map, visit: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floode... #BCFlood
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information and a map, visit: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floode... #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
⚠️ The Town of #PrincetonBC has issued an Evacuation Alert for parts of Corina Avenue, Allison Flats and downtown Princeton. ⚠️
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information and a map, visit: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floode... #BCFlood
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information and a map, visit: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floode... #BCFlood
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British Columbia - Minister Popham, Technical Experts & I am providing a LIVE update on the status of the flood event now.
youtube.com/live/_Ailb6sLfjg
youtube.com/live/_Ailb6sLfjg
Flood Update - December 11, 2025
YouTube video by GovernmentofBC
youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
British Columbia - Minister Popham, Technical Experts & I am providing a LIVE update on the status of the flood event now.
youtube.com/live/_Ailb6sLfjg
youtube.com/live/_Ailb6sLfjg
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❗️NEW Evacuation Orders issued by the @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social for 82 properties in Huntingdon Village, up to 2nd Ave and Sumas Way❗️
For more information: abbotsford.ca/alerts/floodwaters-cross-abbotsford-and-evacuation-orders-expanded #BCFlood
For more information: abbotsford.ca/alerts/floodwaters-cross-abbotsford-and-evacuation-orders-expanded #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
❗️NEW Evacuation Orders issued by the @cityofabbotsford.bsky.social for 82 properties in Huntingdon Village, up to 2nd Ave and Sumas Way❗️
For more information: abbotsford.ca/alerts/floodwaters-cross-abbotsford-and-evacuation-orders-expanded #BCFlood
For more information: abbotsford.ca/alerts/floodwaters-cross-abbotsford-and-evacuation-orders-expanded #BCFlood
Sumas border crossing closed due to flooding and emergency evacuations in Washington State.
December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Sumas border crossing closed due to flooding and emergency evacuations in Washington State.
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The City of Abbotsford has declared a State of Local Emergency and has issued an evacuation order for 371 properties in Sumas Prairie West due to risk of flooding. Residents in the affected area must leave immediately.
For the most up-to-date information: www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne... #BCFlood
For the most up-to-date information: www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne... #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The City of Abbotsford has declared a State of Local Emergency and has issued an evacuation order for 371 properties in Sumas Prairie West due to risk of flooding. Residents in the affected area must leave immediately.
For the most up-to-date information: www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne... #BCFlood
For the most up-to-date information: www.abbotsford.ca/city-hall/ne... #BCFlood
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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an Evacuation Alert for 600 Public Works Road (Electoral Area “H”).
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information & map: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodevacuationalert-rdos-11dec2025/
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information & map: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodevacuationalert-rdos-11dec2025/
December 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an Evacuation Alert for 600 Public Works Road (Electoral Area “H”).
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information & map: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodevacuationalert-rdos-11dec2025/
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more information & map: emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/event/floodevacuationalert-rdos-11dec2025/
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The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Community of Tulameen & properties north of Tulameen on Otter Lake.
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more info: rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/Evacuation-Alert-Tulameen.pdf
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more info: rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/Evacuation-Alert-Tulameen.pdf
December 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an Evacuation Alert for the Community of Tulameen & properties north of Tulameen on Otter Lake.
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more info: rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/Evacuation-Alert-Tulameen.pdf
Impacted people must be ready to leave the affected area on short notice.
For more info: rdos.bc.ca/assets/Uploads/Evacuation-Alert-Tulameen.pdf
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Hwy 99 is closed from Mount Currie to Lilooett. For up to date info, visit drivebc.ca.
December 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Hwy 99 is closed from Mount Currie to Lilooett. For up to date info, visit drivebc.ca.
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The Fraser Valley and Sumas Prairie rivers are expected to continue to rise due to an increase in rain.
People should be aware, have a plan and take steps to prepare for potential impacts.
For the most up-to-date information, visit: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
🧵[1/2] #BCFlood
People should be aware, have a plan and take steps to prepare for potential impacts.
For the most up-to-date information, visit: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
🧵[1/2] #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
The Fraser Valley and Sumas Prairie rivers are expected to continue to rise due to an increase in rain.
People should be aware, have a plan and take steps to prepare for potential impacts.
For the most up-to-date information, visit: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
🧵[1/2] #BCFlood
People should be aware, have a plan and take steps to prepare for potential impacts.
For the most up-to-date information, visit: EmergencyInfoBC.ca
🧵[1/2] #BCFlood
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Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Because of a risk of flooding, avoid travel in the Fraser Valley unless necessary until the atmospheric river passes and water levels subside. Highway 1 and other provincial roadways could close with little or no notice. Follow DriveBC.ca for the latest info. #BCFlood
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British Columbia - I am providing a LIVE update to the province on the status of the flood event now.
www.youtube.com/live/HLUorsA...
www.youtube.com/live/HLUorsA...
Seasonal Hazard Update - December 10, 2025
YouTube video by GovernmentofBC
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
British Columbia - I am providing a LIVE update to the province on the status of the flood event now.
www.youtube.com/live/HLUorsA...
www.youtube.com/live/HLUorsA...