John speaks at the opening ceremonies of the Chilliwack Fair on August 6th joined by Councillor Stewart McLean, Mayor Sharon Gaetz, and Councillor Sue Attrill.
John Celebrates Win
06/08/2010
With his grandchildren cheering him on John took first place in a goat milking contest at the Chilliwack Fair
John tours Chilliwack Cultural Center
06/08/2010
John with board member Pat Clark at the culture center’s showpiece grand piano.
John Touring the Education Park in Chilliwack
06/08/2010
The site of the future Fraser Valley University campus is a priority for John
John, fellow MLA Barry Penner and Heather Maahs, Trustee, Chilliwack Board of Education unveil the plans for two new Neighborhood Learning Centres in Chilliwack. Yarrow Community Elementary and the consolidated Rosedale Elementary/Middle School will become Neighbourhood Learning Centres with services and programs offered on-site to benefit students and the community
Pink Shirt Day
14/04/2010
John and Members of the Legislative Assembly wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness of bullying.
New ER at CGH
09/04/2010
John tours the new ER at Chilliwack General Hospital.
Telestroke Launch at CGH
09/04/2010
John plays the role of a stroke patient to demonstrate how Telestroke will be used at CGH.
A shot of the Telestroke unit at CGH. The neurology specialist at VGH speaks to John live at CGH to assess his stroke symptoms.
IMW Tour
07/04/2010
IMW President Brad Miller shows John the different stages of a natural gas compressor.
Ribbon Cutting at Central Elementary
11/12/2009
John joins fellow MLA Barry Penner at the ribbon cutting to mark the completion of the seismic upgrades as well as the the opening of the StrongStart Centre.
Central Elementary
11/12/2009
Left – Right, MLA Barry Penner, Board Chair Silvia Dyck, Superintendent of Schools Corinne McCabe, John, as the celebrate the completion of seismic upgrades and opening of the new StrongStart Centre.
John and Barry Penner joined MP Chuck Strahl and president of the Justice Institute of BC Jack McGee to announce the opening of the institutes new facilities in Chilliwack.
Justice Institute Opens Doors in Chilliwack
20/11/2009
John speaks to an audience at the Justice Institutes announcement. The institute will open a new facility in Chilliwack.
Touring the University of the Fraser Valley
09/09/2009
John and Minister Stilwell announce $4.5 million for a new three-year nursing degree program at the University of the Fraser Valley.
Swearing in ceremony
08/06/2009
John Les, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Chilliwack-Sumas. June 8, 2009.
John and Barry inspect a Chrysler Hybrid vehicle at the opening of the University of the Fraser Valley's Advanced Vehicle Technology Centre.
Advanced Vehicle Technology Centre
20/02/2009
(from left) Celebrating the new partnership between the University of the Fraser Valley and Chrysler Canada are Barry Penner, Chilliwack-Kent MLA; Harv McCullough, UFV Dean of Trades & Technology; John Les, Chilliwack-Sumas MLA; Skip Bassford, UFV President; Ron Maxted, Dealer Operations Manager, Chrysler Canada; Pat Clark, Acting Mayor of Chilliwack; Jordi Tora, Service & Parts District Manager, Western Business Centre, Chrysler Canada; Ed Garrick, Western Technical Training Manager, Chrysler Canada.
Hybrid Engine
20/02/2009
John and Barry Penner, inspect one of two Dodge Challenger SRT4 calibre vehicles onsite at the University of the Fraser Valley's Trades & Technology Centre in Chilliwack.
Investing in Training
07/03/2008
John speaks at an announcement at University-College of the Fraser Valley for funding for their automotive, trades, welding and heavy duty mechanics program.
John and Barry Penner, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent and Minister of Environment along with Seabird Indian Band Chief Clem Seymour, centre, tour the Spring Bar gravel removal operation in Agassiz.
Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence
03/03/2008
John with Garry Wall, a teacher from Sardis Secondary and a recipient of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.