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“ It’s time for the NDP government to start treating people as their first priority .” ~~ Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative Shadow Minister for Children and Family Development While many British Columbians desperately struggle to access essential supports after seven weeks of BC’s ongoing public sector strike, the NDP government continues to dismiss the consequences of managing the economy with callous disregard. The resulting BC General Employees Union strike is disrupting application and payment processing for a number of essential programs relied upon by the province’s most vulnerable. Seniors, people with disabilities, students relying on grants, and those on social assistance are all being forced into desperate measures to make ends meet amidst the current chaos. BC taxpayer-supported debt has tripled since the NDP took power in 2017 and now stands at over $134 billion. Operating deficits continue to break records annually, with an expected $11.6 billion shortfall for the 2025/26 fisc...

Conservative Caucus of BC MLAs say the destruction of CrossRoads Brewing is a tragic example of repeat offenders devastating communities, small businesses, and local economies. “This wasn’t just a fire, it was the loss of a community hub, dozens of jobs, and years of investment,” said Rosalyn Bird, MLA for Prince George–Valemount and Critic for Citizens’ Services.  “The accused has made at least 19 court appearances since 2021, and was even convicted of sexual assault back in 2009. Small businesses are telling me they’re ready to shut down and leave Prince George because crime is out of control. That is a tragedy for families, workers, and our economy.” Bird added: “CrossRoads was exactly the kind of business BC needs more of - building community, creating jobs, and drawing people downtown. Just last Thursday, we heard directly from Craft Brewers and distilleries in Prince George about how rising taxes are making it harder to hire and keep staff, and that evening Prince George MLAs...

The BC Conservative Caucus is raising the alarm after a troubling notice from the University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC), warning pregnant women that obstetric services may be reduced starting in August due to a shortage of specialists. The notice confirms that some patients may need to be transferred, potentially hundreds of kilometers away, for safe delivery. UHNBC is the only tertiary care hospital for obstetrics in all of Northern BC. It’s where hospitals from Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Hazelton, Terrace, and Prince Rupert already send high-risk pregnancies. Now, even UHNBC may no longer be able to care for them. “Northern Health has been aware of this looming obstetrics crisis since January, and there are still no solutions locally or from Victoria. This is what the collapse of a health care system looks like,” said Kiel Giddens, MLA for Prince George–Mackenzie. “If you’re an expectant mother in the North, the message is clear: BC can’t deliver the standard of care you deser...

Rosalyn Bird, MLA for Prince George-Valemount and Critic for Citizens’ Services, has given notice of two bills to be introduced in the next legislative session. The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act will ensure that British Columbians can engage with, and scrutinize, government operations. It will also reinforce trust between the public and government institutions, encouraging ethical governance. “The importance and relevance of this legislation cannot be overstated. In recent years, several recommended changes to Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation in BC. have been presented to the government through committee work and stakeholder engagement, with no action resulting,” said Rosalyn Bird. “When government loses its grounding in truth, transparency, and accountability, it endangers not only its legitimacy, but also the well-being, unity, and future of residents. Upholding these principles is not optional – it is essential for our province to thri...

PRINCE GEORGE : Rosalyn Bird, Conservative MLA for Prince George – Valemount, says Starlink satellite internet service is the superior solution for northerners.   “Although I was very pleased to hear today that another Northern BC community has reached completion, I recognize many other northern, rural, and remote communities in British Columbia continue to face connectivity challenges," Bird said in response to the completion of the Upper Viewmount (Smither) fibre-optic project. Access to reliable, high-speed internet has become an essential element in progressing economic growth and providing access to education and health care, while improving community well-being. No longer a luxury, we now recognize its importance as our work, school and personal lives increasingly shift online. One of the main hurdles in expanding cellular services is the availability of power, as cellular infrastructure requires electricity. Additionally, many remote areas and highways ...

The Conservative Party of BC is campaigning on common sense in anticipation of a fall election. Retired Navy Lieutenant and rookie candidate for Prince George-Valemount Rosalyn Bird was recently in Valemount and shared her time with the Goat to dive into some of the issues the party platform identifies as needing this common sense . . . . CLICK HERE for the full interview