In The Ledge

IN THE LEDGE – Flood victims who have fallen between the cracks need help

November 23, 2021 // 0 Comments

Debate in the B.C. Legislature on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021 between Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Transportation Minister Rob Fleming, and Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Gov’t fails at sharing critical information during disasters

November 19, 2021 // 4 Comments

Debate in the B.C. Legislature on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 between Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth. T. Stone: The members of [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Report after report on climate change, and no action taken

November 15, 2021 // 1 Comment

A statement by Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar today (Nov. 15, 2021) in the B.C. Legislature during discussion of the COP26 climate conference. P. Milobar: Well, [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – A tribute to retiring broadcast journalist Doug Collins

November 2, 2021 // 2 Comments

Comments by Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone in the B.C. Legislature on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021: T. Stone: A strong and independent news media is essential for the [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – We’ve got to change the way we prepare for and fight wildfires

October 26, 2021 // 1 Comment

Comments by Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone in the B.C. Legislature on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 during debate on a motion by Cariboo-Chilcotin Liberal MLA Lorne Doerkson [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Monte Lake-Paxton residents ask for help, not for handouts

October 20, 2021 // 2 Comments

Remarks by Kamloops-South Kamloops MLA Todd Stone in the B.C. Legislature on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021: T. Stone: This is a story of resilience. Unless you’ve lived [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – What is being done to help Monte Lake residents?

October 7, 2021 // 0 Comments

A question from Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone in the B.C. Legislature today (Oct. 7, 2021): T. Stone: When the White Rock Lake fire jumped Highway 97 and ripped [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Where is the plan for Lytton 99 days after the fire?

October 7, 2021 // 0 Comments

A statement from Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart today (Oct. 7, 2021) in the B.C. Legislature. J. Tegart: It is with a heavy heart that I stand in the House today to share a [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘Can premier explain his response to 570 heat wave deaths?’

October 5, 2021 // 1 Comment

Excerpts from a Question Period exchange today (Oct. 5, 2021) in the B.C. Legislature between Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Health Minister Adrian Dix. T. [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Truth must be believed before we can have reconciliation

October 4, 2021 // 1 Comment

A speech in the B.C. Legislature on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 by Peter Milobar, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. P. Milobar: I rise today to acknowledge the recent Orange Shirt [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘We need to support First Nations who want residential schools removed’

June 18, 2021 // 2 Comments

Excerpt from exchange between Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar and Nathan Cullen, Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations, in the B.C. [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – What is the premier doing to protect cruise ship industry?

June 15, 2021 // 1 Comment

Excerpt from debate in the B.C. Legislature during Question Period on Monday, June 14, 2021. T. Stone: Earlier in question period, we saw some energy from the Premier on the [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘Waiting too long for an ambulance is becoming the norm’

June 10, 2021 // 1 Comment

Excerpt from debate in the B.C. Legislature on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 on ambulance response times: T. Stone: With all due respect to the Minster of Health, when someone is [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘We must work together to heal these painful wounds’

June 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

Comments by Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar in the BC Legislature on Monday, May 31, 2021: I RISE TODAY with a heart filled with grief. Last week, the member for [Continue]