Delta

18 Jun

Delta Councillor Jennifer Johal Blames Mayor Harvie for Massey Tunnel Delays After Procurement Collapse

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingDelta

Delta (Rajeev Sharma): The cancellation of the procurement process for the long-awaited Massey Tunnel replacement project has sparked renewed political criticism in Delta, with Councillor Jennifer Johal accusing Mayor George Harvie of inconsistent leadership that she says contributed to years of uncertainty surrounding the project. Reacting to the Province's decision to terminate negotiations with the selected contractor and restart the procurement process, Johal argued that repeated shifts in the mayor's position on the crossing weakened Delta's voice and allowed delays to continue without sufficient opposition. According to Johal, Harvie initially supported the construction of a new bridge following the cancellation…

02 Sep

B.C. Adds More Than 3,000 New Student Seats as Schools Open for September

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanadaAbbotsford, British Columbia schools, Delta, Kelowna, Langford, Langley, Richmond, student seats, Surrey, Trail

LANGFORD (Richa Walia) – As students prepare to head back to class, the Province of British Columbia is opening new schools and expanding existing ones, creating more than 3,000 additional student seats across growing communities this September.“We’ve been working hard to build and deliver new schools to meet the needs of students now and in the future,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Our historic investments in school infrastructure are already making a meaningful difference, and we look forward to welcoming young learners into new classrooms this fall.”In Langford, one of B.C.’s fastest-growing cities, the new SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary will…