Climate change makes wildfires more frequent and more intense, and we must invest in protective services to keep our communities safe. #bcpoli

And another big thank you to everyone in Pemberton for keeping clear, so those on the front line could work efficiently.

Pemberton is not completely out of the woods yet but I don't think it's too early to say a huge thank you for the heroic efforts of BC Wildfire Service and Pemberton Fire Rescue firefighters for holding the Signal Hill fire, and protecting the Village and surrounding inhabited areas. #pembertonbc

Flood waters from Place Glacier are now moving downstream through Place Creek. High flows are expected for the next 1-2 days. The Evacuation Order remains in effect for affected properties in the Gates Lake and Poole Creek area. The latest: www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/... #pembertonbc

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for parts of the Village of Pemberton effective 23:30 hrs. on July 15, 2026. An Evacuation Order has been issued for One Mile Lake Park effective 22:30 hrs. on July 15, 2026 provide safe working space to crews fighting the Signal Hill Wildfire. Updates here:

Whether it’s flaring, or wastewater pollution, our regulator too often bends the rules for industry instead of enforcing them. British Columbians deserve better. #bcpoli

- ALLOWED LNG Canada to flare beyond its permit - GRANTED the Prince Rupert Transmission Line (PRGT) a substantial start determination to bail out an expiring environmental approval... the list goes on. #bcpoli

The BC NDP have repeatedly shown a soft spot for the LNG industry: - INCREASED capacity at Cedar LNG without a new Environmental Assessment - AMENDED requirement that LNG plants be net-zero by 2030 - IGNORED regional councils’ request to study the health harms of LNG and flaring #bcpoli

Imagine a driver going 100 kilometres an hour through a school zone, and instead of getting a ticket, the government simply raises the speed limit. That’s effectively what happened with FortisBC and the BCER. #bcpoli

When the LNG Industry Breaks the Rules, the Government Changes Them MLA Valeriote on the BC Energy Regulator’s decision to allow FortisBC to discharge 4x the amount of wastewater & heavy metals into the Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound Biosphere Region: #bcpoli bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-fo...

Writing letters still works! 📝 MLA Valeriote wrote a letter to the BC Utilities Commission requesting further examination of gas prices (and potential price gouging) in the Sea to Sky. Now the BCUC has opened an investigation 🔎 #bcpoli www.squamishchief.com/local-news/u...

In response to Friday’s announcement of new involuntary treatment beds, the BC Greens say the Province is prioritizing an unproven, coercive involuntary treatment regime, while stranding British Columbians waiting for voluntary treatment. #bcpoli

NEW: The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has recommitted to keeping the CN rail line in public ownership. There's lots more work to do, but we're still on the right track to get passenger rail on those tracks. #bcpoli news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

The Province needs to invest so that overdoses also trend downwards. This includes improving the quality of available data, and ensuring our health-care system can adapt quickly as drug use patterns and the toxic supply continue to change.

Non-fatal overdoses are a sign that life-saving measures are working. Changes in how people consume drugs, expanded overdose prevention services, take-home naloxone, drug checking, prescribed alternatives, and the tireless work of health-care workers, all contribute to a lower death toll.

It’s been over 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared and communities across this province are reeling from the unimaginable loss. With every life lost is a community grieving, and our hearts are with them.

Lower death toll should not reduce government action on toxic drug crisis The BC Green Caucus has issued a statement following today's BC Coroner’s report on deaths due to overdose: bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-re... #bcpoli

Imagine riding passenger rail through the Sea to Sky Corridor 🚞 After another fatality and hours-long disruption on the Sea to Sky Highway this weekend, it feels like a good time to revisit my conversation with the Minister of Transportation in Budget Estimates a couple of months ago. #bcpoli

In other Sea to Sky transit news, I wrote a letter to the B.C. Utilities Commission requesting further action on fuel pricing from Squamish to Mt. Currie. www.squamishreporter.com/2026/07/06/s...

Thanks to CBC for having me on yesterday to talk about Sea to Sky Highway safety, following a fatal crash and long closure this weekend. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

A pipeline funded by…. you. This is a government pipeline with a mere 10% stake from private investment. And jobs? Last year 10k Albertan oil workers were laid off as production skyrocketed. Call it what it is — a handout for the dying fossil fuel industry.

July 2 at 10:15 a.m. - The Place Glacier outburst remains underway, but current monitoring indicates the ice-marginal lake is draining more slowly than was observed during the 2024 and 2025 outburst events. Please continue to avoid the area. Latest info: www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/...

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This is the best source for up-to-date information on the Place Glacier lake outburst flood. Flood waters are expected to peak in downstream channels late in the day on Wednesday. Please avoid the area. #pemberton www.slrd.bc.ca/inside-slrd/...

At a time when we should be investing in the clean economy of the future, this project is being designed to move more fossil fuels through one of Canada's most ecologically important marine ecosystems. I’m not confident that the impacts on this ecosystem have been cumulatively assessed. #bcpoli

The Salish Sea is already under enormous pressure from shipping, underwater noise and declining salmon populations. We need to know whether this project adds to those cumulative impacts -- particularly for Southern Resident killer whales -- before treating it as a routine dredging project. (3/4)

...British Columbians deserve confidence that the science is there and that the long-term impacts on marine ecosystems are fully understood. Given the lack of baseline environmental monitoring and short timeline for these permits, it's not clear that has happened. (2/4) #bcpoli

Burrard Inlet is finally beginning to recover after generations of industrial pollution. Before we dredge its seabed to help oil tankers leave with larger loads... (🧵1/4) cheknews.ca/dredging-of-... #bcpoli

Why is this government subsidizing LNG corporations while penalizing British Columbians who invest their own money in clean energy? It's sending the wrong signal at a time when we desperately need to expand clean electricity. #bcpoli

The BC NDP say we need every source of clean electricity we can get. But when homeowners step up and invest in rooftop solar, they're rewarded with lower compensation for the power they provide to the grid. cheknews.ca/solar-produc... #bcpoli

Before making changes to disability supports, the BC Greens are calling on the Government to: 1. Meaningfully engage with representatives from the disability community, families, and service providers to co-design an equitable and effective funding framework #bcpoli

Tonight! I'll be part of this virtual event hosted by the Public Transit Alliance of BC, discussing the Rural Transportation Crisis. Register here to watch live, or get the recording: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #bctransit #regionaltransit #publictransit

It’s great to hear the federal government is funding transit in BC. Now will the BC NDP do what it promised, and give the Sea to Sky corridor the public transit they've been asking for for decades? #bcpoli

With the Community Housing Fund recently abandoned in BC, it’s fair to ask what broader strategy will ensure housing is treated as a home first, not a financial asset. #bcpoli

We need assurances this fall that public funds won’t simply subsidize developer profits, that homebuyers won’t face price gouging, and that deeply affordable and social housing will be created and protected. #bcpoli

Investments in affordable housing, transit, and healthcare are welcome, but the lack of an actual plan today and the promise of it coming in fall, is not enough. #bcpoli

Provincial-Federal Housing Agreement Must Deliver Homes For People, Not Profit, Say BC Greens Statement from Rob Botterell, MLA for North Saanich and the Islands, on the housing and infrastructure announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby: #bcpoli

"BC Green MLA Valeriote said his party generally favours renewable energy and the province should aim for energy independence... 'But I really don't see the value in contemplating more large dams, when we know that distributed renewables are entirely feasible and economical.'" #bcpoli

Should we ask Minister Parmar to defend these comments when question period returns in the fall? (He called caribou “not the smartest animal” for fleeing long distances when disturbed by logging) #bcpoli todayinbc.com/2026/06/16/e...

/4 Instead of waxing poetic about how his Gov is managing our electricity system, the Minister should establish a comprehensive Electricity Allocation Framework. British Columbians deserve to know who & what this government prioritizes when it comes to accessing clean, publicly owned electricity.

/3 Today, the Minister would have British Columbians believe that the BC Greens oppose clean energy, which is false. We opposed Bill 31 last year out of concern the government’s main priority is subsidized electricity for large corporate interests ahead of working British Columbians.

/2 Today's announcement about the potential construction of 2 more megadams was framed as being in BC's best interest. In reality, this Gov is caving to the LNG's growing demand for electricity—at a time BC is already grappling with historic drought & increased demands on for water. #bcpoli

Another repackaged announcement from the BC NDP that does little to help working British Columbians... 🧵/1 #bcpoli

I had the privilege of representing the BC Legislature in Washington State, alongside MLAs from the Conservatives and NDP, as well as the Speaker and the Clerk. The BC-WA Interparliamentary Group gives us an opportunity for important conversations and collaboration, as neighbo(u)rs. #bcpoli

Members of the Legislative Assembly have a responsibility to meet the highest standards while representing their constituents. They must do so with integrity, and maintain the public's trust. Answering charges like these is entirely at odds with the work of an MLA. #bcpoli

In depth reporting from @michellecyca.com (and beautiful photos from Paige Taylor White) on the continued conflict at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park. "Valeriote told The Narwhal he worries the ministry’s unilateral communications, contradicted by Líl̓wat, will exacerbate growing tensions." #bcpoli

If you're concerned about safety and closures on the Sea to Sky Highway, consider adding your voice to this survey. (I'm not affiliated with the survey in any way. Submissions to the survey are anonymous). #seatosky #bcpoli @thetourismninja.bsky.social docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Stay safe on the water this summer! Always wear a PFD when using a watercraft (including paddleboards), and check the forecast (weather, tides and currents) before you head out. More water safety tips here ⬇️ www.squamishreporter.com/2026/06/02/t...