Spencer Chandra Herbert's News
February 9, 2012
VANCOUVER –After joining the community in calling on the Liberal government to act and amend existing liquor regulations so one of Vancouver’s oldest cultural venues could stay in business, New Democrat MLA Jenny Kwan is pleased with today’s provincial announcement to improve regulations.
“Common sense has won the day as the new minister responsible for liquor and gaming, Rich Coleman, is taking action to change provincial regulations that will...
January 18, 2012
Vancouver- New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix joined MLAs Jenny Kwan, Shane Simpson, Bruce Ralston, Raj Chouhan and Spencer Chandra Herbert to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year.
At a press conference in Vancouver’s Chinatown on January 17, they brought greetings for the 2012 Year of the Dragon and unveiled the annual New Democrat poster. MLAs, local merchants and community representatives enjoyed Dim Sum and a performance by a lion dance team.
“Lunar New Year is an important...
January 12, 2012
VICTORIA — The premier’s cynical attempt to spin a freeze in community gaming grant funding as an increase is disappointing and disrespectful, say the New Democrats.
“This year, there was $135 million in gaming grants given to community groups. Next year there will be $135 million in gaming grants given to community groups,” said Shane Simpson, the New Democrat gaming critic. “Only a B.C. Liberal could call that an increase.”
Simpson also raised...
January 9, 2012
VANCOUVER– While this month marks the two year anniversary of the Liberal government’s launch of its $37 million “You Gotta Be Here” ad campaign, new tourism numbers show the B.C. Liberals bungled post-Olympic tourism opportunities, say the New Democrats.
“Recent travel statistics show that, once again, we have fewer tourists visiting our communities,” said Spencer Chandra Herbert, the New Democrat tourism critic. “These declining tourism numbers...
January 4, 2012
VICTORIA— Hiding the results of Skip Triplett’s gaming grant review from the public will only serve to highlight the Liberal government’s failure to treat community organizations with respect, say New Democrats.
“This report was intended to lay out a number of options for the administration of gaming grants after the Liberals changed the criteria without consulting with community groups,” said Shane Simpson, New Democrat gaming critic. “The Liberals have...
November 18, 2011
VICTORIA—In recognition of National Child Day, New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert joined the Representative for Children and Youth at the launch of a new ‘It Gets Better’ video aimed at supporting lesbian, gay, bi, and transgender youth dealing with discrimination in British Columbia.
“I took part in the creation of this video to share the message that for it to get better, we have to make it better,’” said Chandra Herbert who is featured in the...
November 4, 2011
SUN PEAKS - On Thursday, New Democrat tourism critic Spencer Chandra Herbert met with tourism industry representatives and local officials from across the Thomson Okanagan region to discuss the significant strides being made in the industry and the benefits to the area.
“I was very excited to hear plans from all across the region for growing tourism,” said Chandra Herbert. “This area is incredible, and the businesses that have been showcasing its treasures and sharing them...
