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Debra Toporowski
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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
July 15, 2025 at 5:56 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
June 20, 2025 at 3:51 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
June 17, 2025 at 9:02 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
June 10, 2025 at 4:59 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 🌿🧡

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#StrongerBC #FoodSovereignty
June 2, 2025 at 9:16 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
May 27, 2025 at 9:49 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
May 22, 2025 at 6:27 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
May 20, 2025 at 7:59 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
May 9, 2025 at 9:50 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
May 8, 2025 at 7:38 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 📖✨
April 17, 2025 at 7:40 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
March 20, 2025 at 5:14 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
March 18, 2025 at 7:42 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
March 13, 2025 at 9:15 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
March 13, 2025 at 3:55 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
March 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Yesterday, MLA Toporowski recognizes Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day, reflecting on the bravery of SAR teams who risk their lives to save others. Since 1967, 17 volunteers have made the ultimate sacrifice.

#SARMemorialDay #SearchAndRescue #BCVolunteers
March 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM