Debra Toporowski
@debratoporowski.bsky.social
Great news for the Cowichan Valley! 🎨🎶📚 Sixteen local arts & culture groups are receiving over $350K in Community Gaming Grants to support music, art & history programs. Proud to see our community’s creativity thrive! 💜 #CowichanValley #BCNDP
August 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Great news for the Cowichan Valley! 🎨🎶📚 Sixteen local arts & culture groups are receiving over $350K in Community Gaming Grants to support music, art & history programs. Proud to see our community’s creativity thrive! 💜 #CowichanValley #BCNDP
Stopped by my Auntie’s place before surgery and left with a heart full of love and a handful of her garden flowers. 🌸
Her quiet care reminded me how much strength we draw from family and community. Grateful for all the kind messages — they mean more than you know. 💜
#HealingInProgress
Her quiet care reminded me how much strength we draw from family and community. Grateful for all the kind messages — they mean more than you know. 💜
#HealingInProgress
July 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Stopped by my Auntie’s place before surgery and left with a heart full of love and a handful of her garden flowers. 🌸
Her quiet care reminded me how much strength we draw from family and community. Grateful for all the kind messages — they mean more than you know. 💜
#HealingInProgress
Her quiet care reminded me how much strength we draw from family and community. Grateful for all the kind messages — they mean more than you know. 💜
#HealingInProgress
🌿 New rebates for heat pumps in condos & apartments!
Income-qualified renters & owners in buildings under 6 storeys can get up to $5,000 for a heat pump starting July 15.
Details: betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cond...
#BetterHomesBC #ClimateAction #BCPoli #CowichanValley
Income-qualified renters & owners in buildings under 6 storeys can get up to $5,000 for a heat pump starting July 15.
Details: betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cond...
#BetterHomesBC #ClimateAction #BCPoli #CowichanValley
Energy Savings Program Condo and Apartment Rebates - Better Homes BC
Up to $5,000 for households switching from electrical or wood heating to an electric heat pump.
betterhomesbc.ca
July 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🌿 New rebates for heat pumps in condos & apartments!
Income-qualified renters & owners in buildings under 6 storeys can get up to $5,000 for a heat pump starting July 15.
Details: betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cond...
#BetterHomesBC #ClimateAction #BCPoli #CowichanValley
Income-qualified renters & owners in buildings under 6 storeys can get up to $5,000 for a heat pump starting July 15.
Details: betterhomesbc.ca/rebates/cond...
#BetterHomesBC #ClimateAction #BCPoli #CowichanValley
Joined Premier Eby & Mayor Staples for a tour of The Village in Duncan—a tiny home community offering safety, care & connection to 34 residents. A powerful, peer-designed model showing what’s possible when we invest in dignity. 💜🏠 #Cowichan #HousingFirst #bcpoli
June 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Joined Premier Eby & Mayor Staples for a tour of The Village in Duncan—a tiny home community offering safety, care & connection to 34 residents. A powerful, peer-designed model showing what’s possible when we invest in dignity. 💜🏠 #Cowichan #HousingFirst #bcpoli
Had a great visit to the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre ahead of this weekend’s Wooden Boat Festival! ⚓️⛵️
Come check out the festival June 22–23—and consider becoming a member to keep the legacy strong! 🌊
#CowichanBay #WoodenBoatFestival #MaritimeCentre #VanIsle #CommunityDriven
Come check out the festival June 22–23—and consider becoming a member to keep the legacy strong! 🌊
#CowichanBay #WoodenBoatFestival #MaritimeCentre #VanIsle #CommunityDriven
June 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Had a great visit to the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre ahead of this weekend’s Wooden Boat Festival! ⚓️⛵️
Come check out the festival June 22–23—and consider becoming a member to keep the legacy strong! 🌊
#CowichanBay #WoodenBoatFestival #MaritimeCentre #VanIsle #CommunityDriven
Come check out the festival June 22–23—and consider becoming a member to keep the legacy strong! 🌊
#CowichanBay #WoodenBoatFestival #MaritimeCentre #VanIsle #CommunityDriven
Windy weather has increased wildfire risk across BC. Some communities are already under evacuation orders. Now’s the time to prep:
✔️ Make a grab-and-go bag
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Check for fire bans before burning
More info: WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca
#BCWildfire #CowichanReady
✔️ Make a grab-and-go bag
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Check for fire bans before burning
More info: WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca
#BCWildfire #CowichanReady
June 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Windy weather has increased wildfire risk across BC. Some communities are already under evacuation orders. Now’s the time to prep:
✔️ Make a grab-and-go bag
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Check for fire bans before burning
More info: WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca
#BCWildfire #CowichanReady
✔️ Make a grab-and-go bag
✔️ Review your emergency plan
✔️ Check for fire bans before burning
More info: WildfireReady.gov.bc.ca
#BCWildfire #CowichanReady
Pleased to share that Cowichan Restorative Justice Society in Duncan is receiving $40,000 through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program to support community justice forums and restorative practices in schools.
June 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Pleased to share that Cowichan Restorative Justice Society in Duncan is receiving $40,000 through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program to support community justice forums and restorative practices in schools.
Met with Jared Qwustenuxun Williams 🍽️🔥 in Cowichan to celebrate his Indigenous-led smokehouse project—honouring tradition + boosting food sovereignty. Proud to support this work alongside MLA Harwinder Sandhu 🌿🧡
Apply now 👉 newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-fu...
#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
Apply now 👉 newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-fu...
#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
June 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Met with Jared Qwustenuxun Williams 🍽️🔥 in Cowichan to celebrate his Indigenous-led smokehouse project—honouring tradition + boosting food sovereignty. Proud to support this work alongside MLA Harwinder Sandhu 🌿🧡
Apply now 👉 newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-fu...
#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
Apply now 👉 newrelationshiptrust.ca/apply-for-fu...
#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
Grateful to join TELUS for their Kits for Kids event at the Legislature on May 26. We filled backpacks with school supplies for families across B.C.—including in Cowichan Valley. Thanks to TELUS for supporting kids in our communities!
#KitsForKids #StrongerBC
#KitsForKids #StrongerBC
May 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Grateful to join TELUS for their Kits for Kids event at the Legislature on May 26. We filled backpacks with school supplies for families across B.C.—including in Cowichan Valley. Thanks to TELUS for supporting kids in our communities!
#KitsForKids #StrongerBC
#KitsForKids #StrongerBC
The CVRD is receiving $400K from the BC Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund to support tsunami mapping—helping us plan for future emergencies. Proud to support local efforts to keep Cowichan safe.
#CowichanValley #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerBC
#CowichanValley #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerBC
May 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The CVRD is receiving $400K from the BC Disaster Resilience & Innovation Fund to support tsunami mapping—helping us plan for future emergencies. Proud to support local efforts to keep Cowichan safe.
#CowichanValley #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerBC
#CowichanValley #EmergencyPreparedness #StrongerBC
Reposted by Debra Toporowski
🧵: For over 25 years, Lyackson First Nation leadership has been trying to find appropriate land for their community members to call home. I am thrilled to see this land transfer finalized. @debratoporowski.bsky.social (1/3) news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Lyackson First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, B.C. complete land transfer
Culturally significant land in the Cowichan Valley has been returned to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes communities, a reconciliation landmark between the Nations and B.C.
news.gov.bc.ca
May 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
🧵: For over 25 years, Lyackson First Nation leadership has been trying to find appropriate land for their community members to call home. I am thrilled to see this land transfer finalized. @debratoporowski.bsky.social (1/3) news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
The new Cowichan District Hospital will be B.C.’s first fossil fuel-free hospital — and the first in Canada with Zero Carbon Building – Design certification! Proud to see Cowichan leading the way in sustainable health care.
#CowichanValley #GreenHealthcare #BCPoli
#CowichanValley #GreenHealthcare #BCPoli
May 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The new Cowichan District Hospital will be B.C.’s first fossil fuel-free hospital — and the first in Canada with Zero Carbon Building – Design certification! Proud to see Cowichan leading the way in sustainable health care.
#CowichanValley #GreenHealthcare #BCPoli
#CowichanValley #GreenHealthcare #BCPoli
Grateful to visit OUR Ecovillage with Brandy Gallagher — a powerful example of sustainability, reconciliation, and community in action right here in Cowichan.
#OURecovillage #CowichanValley #BCPoli #StrongerBC #LandBasedLiving
#OURecovillage #CowichanValley #BCPoli #StrongerBC #LandBasedLiving
May 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Grateful to visit OUR Ecovillage with Brandy Gallagher — a powerful example of sustainability, reconciliation, and community in action right here in Cowichan.
#OURecovillage #CowichanValley #BCPoli #StrongerBC #LandBasedLiving
#OURecovillage #CowichanValley #BCPoli #StrongerBC #LandBasedLiving
B.C. has a chance to lead in clean energy—and we’re taking action. New legislation will speed up permits for renewable projects, helping meet demand, fight climate change + build energy independence. #BCPoli #CleanEnergy #StrongerBC
Read more news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Read more news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
B.C. streamlines permitting for renewable-energy projects
The Province is taking action to speed up permitting for renewable-energy projects to meet growing demand for clean power, address climate change and secure energy independence for British Columbians ...
news.gov.bc.ca
May 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
B.C. has a chance to lead in clean energy—and we’re taking action. New legislation will speed up permits for renewable projects, helping meet demand, fight climate change + build energy independence. #BCPoli #CleanEnergy #StrongerBC
Read more news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Read more news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Honoured to join Take a Hike Foundation + fellow MLAs for a powerful convo on youth mental health. Land-based, experiential learning is helping youth build resilience + confidence across B.C. Grateful to learn from students + educators today. #BCPoli #CowichanValley #YouthMentalHealth
May 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Honoured to join Take a Hike Foundation + fellow MLAs for a powerful convo on youth mental health. Land-based, experiential learning is helping youth build resilience + confidence across B.C. Grateful to learn from students + educators today. #BCPoli #CowichanValley #YouthMentalHealth
📚 Happy BC Book Day!
On April 15th, we celebrated the power of books to open minds, connect communities, and share local stories.
Let’s keep reading, sharing stories, and lifting up diverse voices across BC! #BCBookDay #CowichanReads #ReadLocalBC 📖✨
On April 15th, we celebrated the power of books to open minds, connect communities, and share local stories.
Let’s keep reading, sharing stories, and lifting up diverse voices across BC! #BCBookDay #CowichanReads #ReadLocalBC 📖✨
April 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
📚 Happy BC Book Day!
On April 15th, we celebrated the power of books to open minds, connect communities, and share local stories.
Let’s keep reading, sharing stories, and lifting up diverse voices across BC! #BCBookDay #CowichanReads #ReadLocalBC 📖✨
On April 15th, we celebrated the power of books to open minds, connect communities, and share local stories.
Let’s keep reading, sharing stories, and lifting up diverse voices across BC! #BCBookDay #CowichanReads #ReadLocalBC 📖✨
🌸 Happy Nowruz! 🌸
As spring begins, communities in BC and around the world celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness. Wishing all who mark this occasion a year filled with joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Norouzetan Pirouz! #Nowruz #NewDay #SpringEquinox
As spring begins, communities in BC and around the world celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness. Wishing all who mark this occasion a year filled with joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Norouzetan Pirouz! #Nowruz #NewDay #SpringEquinox
March 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🌸 Happy Nowruz! 🌸
As spring begins, communities in BC and around the world celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness. Wishing all who mark this occasion a year filled with joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Norouzetan Pirouz! #Nowruz #NewDay #SpringEquinox
As spring begins, communities in BC and around the world celebrate Nowruz, a time of renewal, hope, and togetherness. Wishing all who mark this occasion a year filled with joy, prosperity, and new beginnings.
Norouzetan Pirouz! #Nowruz #NewDay #SpringEquinox
From mentorship and employment programs to holistic supports like access to food, medical care, and mental health resources, CYS continues to be a pillar of resilience and perseverance for young people facing challenges #cowichanyouth #MLAtoporowski
March 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
From mentorship and employment programs to holistic supports like access to food, medical care, and mental health resources, CYS continues to be a pillar of resilience and perseverance for young people facing challenges #cowichanyouth #MLAtoporowski
Happy Journée de la Francophonie!
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Francophone associations to celebrate the rich culture, language, and contributions of Francophones in our community.Merci to everyone working to strengthen French language and culture in British Columbia. #FrancophonieDay
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Francophone associations to celebrate the rich culture, language, and contributions of Francophones in our community.Merci to everyone working to strengthen French language and culture in British Columbia. #FrancophonieDay
March 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happy Journée de la Francophonie!
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Francophone associations to celebrate the rich culture, language, and contributions of Francophones in our community.Merci to everyone working to strengthen French language and culture in British Columbia. #FrancophonieDay
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Francophone associations to celebrate the rich culture, language, and contributions of Francophones in our community.Merci to everyone working to strengthen French language and culture in British Columbia. #FrancophonieDay
📸 Proud to share this moment with the 2025 Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)Twinning Program’s Indigenous Youth Interns!
This program empowers young women(17-25)to explore parliament, engage inpolitics, and connect with women leaders. Honoured to support the next generation!#WomenInPolitics
This program empowers young women(17-25)to explore parliament, engage inpolitics, and connect with women leaders. Honoured to support the next generation!#WomenInPolitics
March 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📸 Proud to share this moment with the 2025 Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)Twinning Program’s Indigenous Youth Interns!
This program empowers young women(17-25)to explore parliament, engage inpolitics, and connect with women leaders. Honoured to support the next generation!#WomenInPolitics
This program empowers young women(17-25)to explore parliament, engage inpolitics, and connect with women leaders. Honoured to support the next generation!#WomenInPolitics
Reposted by Debra Toporowski
***CW: Residential Schools
Today I rose to speak about the Residential Schools and the misinformation that is being spread by members of this House.
Racism should never be a partisan issue.
Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1lQ...
Today I rose to speak about the Residential Schools and the misinformation that is being spread by members of this House.
Racism should never be a partisan issue.
Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1lQ...
March 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
***CW: Residential Schools
Today I rose to speak about the Residential Schools and the misinformation that is being spread by members of this House.
Racism should never be a partisan issue.
Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1lQ...
Today I rose to speak about the Residential Schools and the misinformation that is being spread by members of this House.
Racism should never be a partisan issue.
Full Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1lQ...
Reposted by Debra Toporowski
Trump’s threats are escalating. Now there are reports he wants to go after Canadian water.
We’ll happily send back their watery beer.
Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves.
(1/2)
We’ll happily send back their watery beer.
Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves.
(1/2)
March 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Trump’s threats are escalating. Now there are reports he wants to go after Canadian water.
We’ll happily send back their watery beer.
Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves.
(1/2)
We’ll happily send back their watery beer.
Effective immediately, we are removing all American products from BC Liquor Store shelves.
(1/2)
Reposted by Debra Toporowski
Great news for B.C. families! With new federal funding, school food programs will be enhanced to help more students get the healthy food they need to learn and grow. Through Feeding Futures and the National School Food Program, we’re investing in kids, families, and communities!
March 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Great news for B.C. families! With new federal funding, school food programs will be enhanced to help more students get the healthy food they need to learn and grow. Through Feeding Futures and the National School Food Program, we’re investing in kids, families, and communities!
On Friday, March 7th I visited Nourish Cowichan. A vital program fighting food insecurity.
Since 2016, they've grown from 4-23+ schools, serving 19,000 hampers this year.
With 70+ volunteers, they provide meals so no child goes hungry. 💙
#NourishCowichan #Food4Students
Since 2016, they've grown from 4-23+ schools, serving 19,000 hampers this year.
With 70+ volunteers, they provide meals so no child goes hungry. 💙
#NourishCowichan #Food4Students
March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
On Friday, March 7th I visited Nourish Cowichan. A vital program fighting food insecurity.
Since 2016, they've grown from 4-23+ schools, serving 19,000 hampers this year.
With 70+ volunteers, they provide meals so no child goes hungry. 💙
#NourishCowichan #Food4Students
Since 2016, they've grown from 4-23+ schools, serving 19,000 hampers this year.
With 70+ volunteers, they provide meals so no child goes hungry. 💙
#NourishCowichan #Food4Students
Reposted by Debra Toporowski
Elbows up, Canada. 🇨🇦
March 6, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Elbows up, Canada. 🇨🇦