David Blabbermouth

We want people to have the supports they need to live with dignity and independence. So we’re making a change for couples who both receive disability assistance.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #nanaimo #ladysmith #disabilitysupport #bcpoli

Today marks one year since we lost John.

Thinking of his loved ones today.

From my home in Coquitlam and all the way across the world, people honoured the fallen and reflected on the terrible cost of war.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #lestweforget #remembranceday #canada #korea #koreanwarmemorial #coquitlamlegion

It is Indigenous Veterans Day today and I want to introduce you to the most decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian history, Francis Pegahmagabow. Francis was an Ojibwe soldier, politician, and activist.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #ojibwe #nationalindigenousveteransday #wwi #indigenousactivist

A fun time was had by all last night at the Coquitlam Firefighters’ Mayor’s Charity Ball, to raise money for the SD43 Feeding Futures Program and the Coquitlam Fire Fighters Charitable Society.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #coquitlamfirefighters #fundraiserevent

I stopped by the Shoppers Drug Mart in Como Lake Village for my Flu and COVID-19 vaccines and had the opportunity to learn more about the vital work pharmacist do every day.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #communityhealth #healthcommunities #immunizebc

More families will have access to faster, free support for family law matters.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32993

#mlajennb #familylaw #rightsofchildren #coquitlam #childsbestinterest #earlyresolution #conflictreduction

Today, the BC Government and Coastal First Nation signed the North Coast Protection Declaration to urge the federal government to stand firm its commitment to uphold the tanker ban.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #northcoast #tankerban #coastalfirstnations #bcpoli

Over the past eight years, BC and First Nations have done a tremendous amount of work with the federal government, local governments, businesses, and others to advance reconciliation.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #bcpoli #fnlgbc #firstnations #leadership #strongertogether #reconcilliation

A beautiful event yesterday as the Garden of Compassion hosted the Korean Harmony and Unity Drumming Event combining Korean and Indigenous drumming and dancing.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #portmoody #koreanculture #indigenousculture #drumming #culturaldance #ilovemusic

October 18 was Persons Day in Canada.

#womenshistorymonth #genderequity #mlajennb #bcpoli #coquitlam #maillardville #canada #womensrights #

I wrote an article on how our government is protecting youth in B.C.

#mlajennb #intimateimageprotection #stopyouthvaping

One year ago today, I was elected to serve as the MLA for Coquitlam Maillardville! It has been an amazing, fulfilling, and busy year. I’m proud to serve this community and I look forward to what the next year will bring
#coquitlam #maillardville #mlajennb #bcpoli #bcndp #bclegislature #genderequity

Honoured to be present for the opening of the Bernice Gehring Building. Across the province, we have opened over 1200 new transition and second-stage housing.
#mlajennb #genderequity #mapleridge #transitionhousing #stopgenderviolence #endviolenceagainstwomen #bcpoli #domesticviolenceawarenes

What an incredible night at Diwalifest in Coquitlam. The beauty of dance and vibrant music of South Asian culture!

Diwali is the triumph of light over darkness both in our homes and in our hearts!

#mlajennb #coquitlam #diwalifest2025 #happydiwali #southasianculture #festivaloflights

We have so much to be thankful for living in British Columbia.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

#thanksgiving #canada #britishcolumbia #thankfulness #gratitude #mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville

1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in a lifetime - but survival rates are improving with research, early detection, and treatment.

#breastscreening #breastscreeningprogramme #mammogram #mammogramvan #earlydetection #breastcancerawarnessmonth #mlajennb

This past weekend, we had the honour of awarding medals to Coquitlam’s Firefighters who have dedicated 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of their lives to saving people.

Their commitment, courage, and sacrifice keep Coquitlam safe everyday. Thank you all for your service!

#coquitlamfirefighters #mlajennb

It was a beautiful day on Saturday to walk to honour our and others losses at the 7th annual Vancouver Butterfly Run. 🦋

#butterflyrunvancouver #butterflyrun #pregnancylossawareness #infantlossawareness #infertilityawareness #youarenotalone #togetherweremember #communitysupport #mlajennb

Happy World Teachers Day! For all the teachers who have and continue to make immeasurable contributions to the lives and education of my children, and all children under their care. Special shout out to the teacher in my house, who inspires me every day with his dedication. ❤️

Happy Korean Heritage Month!

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #mackinhouse #coquitlamheritage #koreancanadianartist #koreancanadianart #koreanhistorymonth

I find the lost this remarkable person at the beginning of Women’s History Month heartbreaking. Dr. Goodall‘s work forever changed our understanding not just an animal behavior, but what it means to be a person.

#janegoodall #mlajennb #scienceeducation #janegoodallinstitute #wildlifeprotection

Today, Dave and I joined the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation to remember the children who never made it home, to honour the survivors, and to walk a mile in the shoes of the elders in the spirit of healing, truth, and reconciliation.

#truthandreconcilliation #truthandreconciliationday #everychildmatters

Another look at the beautiful mural in my constituency office!

Music: South Beach
Musician: EnjoyMusic
Site: enjoymusic.ai

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #localartist #mural #map

Many of my fellow MLAs and I joined community leaders in a flag-raising ceremony recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation- and the lasting impact of Residential Schools on survivors, families, and communities.

#orangeshirtday #nationaldayfortruthandreconciliation

Happy World Contraception Day! Your BC government is proud to have made contraception free.

#worldcontraceptionday #mlajennb #coquitlam #freecontraception #genderequity #sexualhealth #reproductivehealth

It has been an amazing week so far at my first UBCM. Yesterday, I was able to meet with the Women Mayors of British Columbia. I also had the opportunity to tour Innergex, a renewable energy company with an international footprint.

#ubcm #mlajennb #womeninpolitics #renewableenergy #genderequity

#mlajennb #genderequity #consent #stopsexualviolence #consentawarenessweek #ibelieveyou #endsexualviolence #buildconsentculture #supportsurvivors #consentmatters

Renovations to our office are now complete. The final touch was this mural in the front entryway. Stay tuned for our office grand opening next month.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #localartist #grandopening

It was gala night as Dave and I each went to a different event.

#mlajennb #genderequity #coquitlam #tct50years #tricitytransitions #supportlocal #nonprofitbc #domesticviolenceawareness #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment