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Federal NDP leader to stop by Courtenay next week

COURTENAY, B.C. - The Federal New Democratic Party's leader will be in town next week. Jagmeet Singh is hosting a...

Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill

Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated. The Liberal party has voted against the North...

Blaney Elected as Chief of Homalco First Nation

You could say it runs in the family. Darren Blaney was elected Chief of the Homalco First Nation Monday night....

Blaney’s Private Member’s Bill Looks to Make Housing a Right

Rachel Blaney wants to make housing a right in Canada. The North Island-Powell River MP has put forth a private...

FCM convention starts Thursday

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities kicks off in Ottawa on Thursday. North Island-Powell River NDP Member of Parliament Rachel Blaney...

North Island-Powell River MP returns from NATO talks

North Island-Powell River's Member of Parliament says the recent NATO parliamentary meetings were a success in discussing a number...

MP hosting disability tax credit session this week

If you have any questions about the disability tax credit, the NDP is hosting a workshop this week. North...

Smoke and Mirrors? MP confused by fed’s pot bill

The MP for North Island-Powell River is looking for clarity on the Federal government's proposal to legalize marijuana. Rachel...

Heroic woman receives special honour

The youngest Noble Prize laureate is now the youngest person to ever address the House of Commons. Malala Yousafzai spoke...

Blaney reacts to 2017 Federal budget

The NDP's seniors critic is speaking up on behalf of older Canadians. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says...

NDP MP speaks up on tax evasion and border crossing issues

The Federal NDP is looking to raise awareness of tax evasion schemes. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says the...

Blaney hosting disability tax credit workshops

The North Island - Powell River Member of Parliament is hosting a disability tax credit workshop this week. Rachel...

Blaney speaking up on gender equality

The NDP MP for the North Island-Powell River riding is speaking up about work that needs to be done...

Blaney calls for action in wake of oil spill

The Member of Parliament for North Island-Powell River is questioning the response to a diesel spill near the northern...

MP Blaney attends NATO Assembly

The Member of Parliament for the North Island - Powell River has returned after a trip to the NATO...

Blaney named NDP seniors critic

The MP for the North Island-Powell River is looking to get government focused on seniors issues. NDP MP Rachel...
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