Donna Barnett

Bill 22 benefits teachers and students

MLA Donna Barnett weighs in on the British Columbia teacher's dispute

Bill 22 benefits teachers and students

I would like to express my support for the students and families affected by this dispute.

Exciting highlights in the region

It’s been another busy week in the Cariboo-Chilcotin!

Home is where the heart is

There’s an old saying that a person’s home is their castle. But ... home can be full of obstacles — both physical and financial.

Gaming, from grants to Grey Cup

As most of you may know, Skip Triplett has spent the past few months travelling the province and engaging with British Columbians.

Literacy opens doors

Literacy and learning can help strengthen families and strong families mean strong communities.

Looking ahead to 2012

MLA Donna Barnett is optimistic about the new year

Happy holidays, everyone

MLA Donna Barnett's Holiday message for people of the Cariboo

Family law puts kids first

The government introduced legislation that, if passed, would replace the outdated Family Relations Act which has been around since 1978.

B.C. Multiculturalism Week worth celebrating

Nov. 13-19 has been proclaimed Multiculturalism Week in British Columbia

It’s B.C. Multiculturalism Week

Nov. 13-19 has been proclaimed Multiculturalism Week here in British Columbia.

B.C.’s tourism strategy

Living here in British Columbia we know how much our province has to offer.

Why Canada starts here

I don’t think I could overstate how huge of a week it’s been for British Columbia.

Celebrate Foster Family Month

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett praises foster parents

Celebrate Foster Family Month

Foster Family Month in B.C. is being celebrated in October.

Fire Prevention Week

The week of Oct. 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week in British Columbia. Emergency BC, local firefighters, and fire service personnel across the province will be raising awareness of fire safety and keeping the public informed about the importance of fire prevention.

Canada starts right here

As you’ve probably heard by now, the main focus of this government can be summed up in one word — jobs. Canada Starts Here: The B.C. Jobs Plan was announced by Premier Christy Clark and is aimed at creating jobs for British Columbians today, while planning and creating a positive climate for job creation in the future.

Celebrating B.C. forests

Living in the Cariboo, they are a part of our natural landscape, they contribute to our local economy, and they provide numerous recreation opportunities. I am talking about, of course — our forests. I wanted to take the opportunity to recognize National Forest Week because of the many contributions forests make to the Cariboo, and British Columbia.

A day in the life

Working as an MLA representing the Cariboo Chilcotin, my days can sometimes be very challenging.

Remembering Jack

It is sad news that federal NDP leader Jack Layton passed away Monday morning.