Yesterday’s meet-and-greet at the Poirier Library was exactly what local politics should feel like: open, respectful, and focused on real life. Voters came with thoughtful concerns about housing, transportation, safety, taxes, public spaces, and how council can stay connected to the people it serves. I had created a poster for voters to mark their top concern, allowing me to engage with them, answer questions, and share the values behind my campaign focused on each individual

Coquitlam has grown into one of Metro Vancouver’s major communities, yet residents still do not have a full-service acute-care hospital within city limits. For many families, that means leaving the city for emergency care, specialist appointments, diagnostics, surgeries, or inpatient treatment. That gap matters. When a child has a high fever at night, when an older adult falls, or when someone needs urgent imaging, travel time and system capacity become more than inconvenienc

As a new mother returning to work, I find myself navigating the multifaceted challenges that come with balancing the demands of motherhood alongside my professional responsibilities. The transition back into the workforce has proven to be more complex than I initially anticipated. One of the most significant hurdles I have encountered is the difficulty in securing reliable daycare for my 2-year-old child. Fortunately, my work is flexible enough that I can work from home. Howe