Welcome Sign

29/07/2010

New, large, lit sign with British Columbia flag welcomes visitors arriving at Abbotsford International Airport to our province. Sign was erected based on a suggestion from Abbotsford West constituent Fred Scullard.

Welcome to British Columbia

29/07/2010

John van Dongen, Mike de Jong, Fred Scullard and representatives of the City of Abbotsford, Abbotsford Airport Authority, Ministry of Transportation, Tourism Abbotsford, in front of the large new sign unveiled July 29 that welcomes travelers and visitors to Abbotsford International Airport. On the opposing side is “Welcome to British Columbia” directed to visitors who have arrived in our province from other areas aboard the commercial air traffic that land at Abbotsford.

5th Annual Fraser Valley Walk for ALS

19/06/2010

John hands out a certificate at the 5th Annual Fraser Valley Walk for ALS at Mill Lake Park.
John was selected as this year's honourary chairperson.

MLA Big Bike Ride

01/06/2010

John and other members of the Legislative Assembly take a ride on the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C.'s Big Bike.

New Taxiway Groundbreaking at Abbotsford International Airport

21/05/2010

Abbotsford-Mission MLA Randy Hawes, Abbotsford-West MLA Michael de Jong, Abbotsford Mayor George Peary, Abbotsford MP Ed Fast and John officially break ground to start the construction of a new taxiway at Abbotsford International Airport.

Abbotsford Internatioal Airport gets a new taxiway

21/05/2010

John helps to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new taxiway at Abbotsford International Airport. The new taxiway will reduce delays and increase provincial tourism.

Pink Shirt Day

14/04/2010

John, with fellow MLAs Ron Cantelon and Richard Lee, wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness of bullying.

Clearbrook Road Interchange Groundbreaking

19/03/2010

John uses the backhoe to help break ground at the Clearbrook Road Interchange.

Fraser Valley Agriculture Showcased at the 2010 Games

15/02/2010

John meets with the Fraser Valley food producers at the Canadian Food and Wine Affair. This event was held during the first week of the 2010 Olympics.

BC Salmon Farmers

15/02/2010

John meets with Mary Ellen Walling of the BC Salmon Farmers Association.

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

John van Dongen, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Abbotsford South. June 8, 2009.

Gift Card Expiry Dates, Fees Banned Nov. 1

18/10/2008

John was joined by Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee as the Province banned expiry dates and fees on most gift cards. The new legislation and regulations will ensure consumers who buy gift cards get what they pay for by requiring businesses to fully inform consumers at the time of purchase how gift cards can be redeemed, used and replaced.

Fire Prevention Week

14/10/2008

John met with firefighters from Victoria and surrounding area to promote Fire Prevention Week.

Getting into the B.C. Spirit

16/05/2008

John gets into the spirit at the B.C. Spirit Pole tour in Abbotsford. May 16, 2008

Annual MLA Motorcycle Ride

01/05/2008

John participates in the annual MLA Ride to promote Motorcycle Satefy Month in Victoria. John also read a proclamation from the Province proclaiming May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

University status for Fraser Valley

21/04/2008

John was on hand at the announcement granting the University College of the Fraser Valley full university status. April 21, 2008

Big Brothers Funding

21/04/2008

John, along with Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Randy Hawes and Abbotsford-Mt. Lehman MLA Mike de Jong at the announcement of $100,000 in funding for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. April 21, 2008.

Spirit Bear Opening

17/03/2008

John along with Housing Minister Rich Coleman, Minister of Children and Family Services Tom Christensen and Abbostford-Mt. Lehman MLA Mike de Jong at the opening of The Spirit Bear Centre in Abbotsford. March 17, 2008.

Abbotsford’s Spirit Square

14/03/2008

John attends Abbotsford’s Spirit Square announcement on March 14 along with, from left- Abbotsford-Mt. Lehman MLA Mike de Jong, Mayor George Ferguson, Premier Gordon Campbell and Abbotsford city councilor John Smith.

University College of the Fraser Valley

11/02/2008

MLAs John van Dongen and John Les were at the University College of the Fraser Valley for the grand opening of the new trades and technology centre.