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June 2026 Newsletter
Happy June, and Happy Pride Month🌈! The sun is out, and it is the perfect time of year to enjoy the beautiful nature of British Columbia. Ensure to stay safe, and check road conditions before you embark on a road trip or day out in the sun. There are many upcoming opportunities to share your thoughts directly through consultations, with topics such as ICBC no-fault, the 2027 budget, and child care. In this newsletter: Join us at the Steveston Salmon Festival Pride Month Saf

Kelly Greene
Jun 35 min read


Emergency Preparedness Week
This is the 30th anniversary of Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, and in B.C. this year's theme is 'in it together', which recognizes that everyone's readiness and resilience is strengthened when we're looking out for one another. Everyone has a role to play, and a good way to start is by creating a household emergency plan and having a grab-and-go bag ready. During this week, we had a successful Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Legislative building in Victoria. It was

Kelly Greene
May 83 min read


May 2026 Newsletter
Happy May! It was fun to attend the ribbon cutting for the newest addition to Steveston Village, the Steveston Thrift Shop Society. Thrifting is a fun and sustainable way to shop local, and I thank all of the hard-working volunteers and organizers that made the grand opening a success. Next week is disaster preparedness week, and I will be sharing tips and preparedness information all week on my social media channels, and follow along to learn some tips about staying safe and

Kelly Greene
May 14 min read


April 2026 Newsletter
🌸🌸🌸 Happy Cherry Blossom Season! 🌸🌸🌸 As we come to the beginning of April, there are many exciting events coming up as the weather is getting nicer, and beautiful blooms start emerging. In Richmond, the cherry blossoms are lining the streets and are perfect for photo ops! As you enjoy the nice weather and flowers, ensure to stay safe and follow parking regulations. In this newsletter, I am happy to share a new curriculum teaching disaster management and preparedness for

Kelly Greene
Apr 24 min read


January 2026 Newsletter
Happy 2026! As we begin a new year, I reflect on the work that we’ve done together to make Richmond a better place to live. We have advanced to the next phase of redevelopment for the Richmond Hospital. The Lions Manor-Fentiman Place long term care project is underway with rezoning, and starting the next steps of the project. We have opened safe housing for women and children, and broken ground on school replacements and additions. We also faced many challenges together, incl

Kelly Greene
Jan 234 min read


Holiday 2025 Newsletter
It’s been an amazing year, and I want to share what the government and I have been doing. Going back to our community for the holidays, I’m looking forward to connecting with constituents to hear from you about your thoughts and ideas and attend the many amazing holiday events spreading cheer in our region! We passed an incredible 19 government bills and 1 private member’s bill in the Legislature this fall, and are excited to hit the ground running when we return in February.

Kelly Greene
Jan 235 min read


December 2025 Newsletter
Happy Holidays, December is a wonderful time of year, filled with family, treats and cheer! I hope that you enjoy the winter season, and explore all that Richmond has to offer. We are lucky to have our small businesses for holiday shopping, and streets of beautiful lights all around the city to light the way! The Steveston winter village event, which operates until December 31st, boasts bright lights, photo-ready spots and unique window displays—perfect for a night of holiday

Kelly Greene
Jan 234 min read


September 2025 Newsletter
Happy September! I hope you are having a great start to the school year. I want to share that September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This day, we reflect and learn about Indigenous resilience and understand the legacy of residential schools in Canada. The BC Multicultural and Anti-Racism grants are accepting applications. If you have any questions or concerns about a provincial issue, or need assistance with a provincial body, pl

Kelly Greene
Jan 154 min read


August 2025 Newsletter
Happy August! I hope you are having a great summer, and are looking forward to the BC Day long weekend. To keep fire and heat safe, there are tips in this newsletter to help out and ensure that everyone has a sun and fun filled weekend. There is an exciting addition of a 9 classroom annex for Richmond students at Tomsett Elementary under construction! The crew is working hard to meet their completion deadline for September 2025. Canada Day in the Village was a blast! My amazi

Kelly Greene
Jan 154 min read


June 2025 Newsletter
Hello Richmond-Steveston constituents, Happy June! This month marks the end of spring session in the Legislature. I am so proud of what we accomplished, and I want to thank you for your support. We are dedicated to helping British Columbians by delivering more homes, public health care and addressing cost of living. Looking forward to the summer months, we want to share upcoming events that Kelly and the team will be at. We would love to see you there! Steveston Farmers and A

Kelly Greene
Jan 152 min read


May 2025 Newsletter
Hello Richmond-Steveston constituents, 🌸 I hope you are having an excellent early spring! 🌸 We have lots going on here in the provincial government, and we want to share these exciting developments with all of you. From affordability, emergency preparedness and everything in-between, we hope you find something you are interested in learning more about. Feel free to reach out for any questions, comments or concerns, and we would be happy to help. Infrastructure Projects Act

Kelly Greene
Jan 144 min read


February 2025 Newsletter
New Legislative Session & Throne Speech It has been very meaningful connecting with the community ahead of the BC Spring Legislative Session, when I return to a sitting of the Legislature in Victoria. My team and I had a great time hearing from constituents and celebrating with community groups.Did you have a good time enjoying the sun and snow here in Richmond? I hope you had a restful and celebratory January and February.In this newsletter, you will read more about afforda

Kelly Greene
Jan 144 min read


January 2025 Newsletter
Happy New Year As we welcome the new year and a new Lunar New Year -- the Year of the Snake, I hope that you all enjoyed a happy and restful holiday and that your 2025 is off to a good start. At the beginning of the year, eligible families and individuals began receiving the first Climate Action Tax Credit payment of the year. As well, over 340,000 eligible BC families will receive or have received the BC Family Benefit, now with a temporary cost-of-living bonus averaging $40

Kelly Greene
Jan 145 min read


2024 Holiday Newsletter
Dear Neighbour, I am so absolutely honoured to be entrusted to represent my home community of Richmond-Steveston for another four years, and serve as BC’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Response (EMCR). On November 24, 2020, I was first sworn in as MLA for Richmond-Steveston. This October, I was re-elected as MLA and, on November 18th, I have joined the BC Executive Council with the leadership of Premier David Eby, and was sworn in as a BC Minister. While workin

Kelly Greene
Jan 146 min read


LUNAR NEW YEAR 2025 Colouring Contest!
Join us as we celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year - print this colouring page and submit it for a chance to win one of 8 snake-themed...

Kelly Greene
Jan 27, 20251 min read


September 2024-Special Message from Kelly & Last Newsletter before the Election!
Dear Neighbour, On November 24, 2020, I was sworn in as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Richmond-Steveston. It was a...

Kelly Greene
Sep 18, 20242 min read
King Charles III Coronation Medal to three outstanding citizens
RICHMOND – Kelly Greene, BC New Democrat MLA for Richmond-Steveston presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to three exceptional...

Kelly Greene
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Seismically safer school coming for students in Richmond (It's Diefenbaker!)
I’m proud of our government’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding this community’s students through continued investments. As a former...

Kelly Greene
Jul 31, 20241 min read


July 2024-Newsletter
Happy July! ☀️ Hope you are all enjoying the sun, and staying safe in the heat! This month, I was so happy to meet many of you during the...

Kelly Greene
Jul 23, 20244 min read


May 2024- Newsletter
May has been another action-packed month! This month, I have been in Victoria working with my government colleagues to make BC better! We...

Kelly Greene
May 19, 20241 min read
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