Thanks to MLA Josie Osborne and Hesquiaht First Nation Chief Councillor Mariah Charleson for inviting me to join her to celebrate the opening of Ahtaapq Creek Hydro Project at Hot Springs Cove. I have supported this initiative since first hearing about it from the late Richard Lucas and advocated with the federal government to confirm its role as primary funder and guarantor for the project in a timely manner. Congratulations to Hesquiaht First Nation for this enormous contribution to both reconciliation and climate action and ocean protection.
Poppy Flag Raising Ceromony
Thank you to the Qualicum Legion #76 for inviting me to attend the Poppy Flag raising ceremony and Poppy Campaign Kickoff for 2023 on Friday. Every year from the last Friday of October to November 11, tens of millions of Canadians wear a Poppy as a visual pledge to honour Canada's Veterans and remember those who scarified for the freedoms we enjoy today.
The Poppy is distributed freely to all who wish to wear one, and the Legion gratefully accepts donations to the Poppy Fund, which helps military an RCMP veterans and their families. Thanks to QB Legion Poppy Campaign Chair Arlene King an outgoing Poppy Campaign Chair Bruce Ballingal for their service.