Neighborhood Learning Centres in Chilliwack

April 19, 2010

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

April 14, 2010

John and Members of the Legislative Assembly wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness of bullying.

New ER at CGH

April 09, 2010

John tours the new ER at Chilliwack General Hospital.

Telestroke Launch at CGH

April 09, 2010

John plays the role of a stroke patient to demonstrate how Telestroke will be used at CGH.

Telestroke

April 09, 2010

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

April 07, 2010

IMW President Brad Miller shows John the different stages of a natural gas compressor.

Ribbon Cutting at Central Elementary

December 11, 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

December 11, 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.

Justice Institute Opens Doors in Chilliwack

November 20, 2009

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

November 20, 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

September 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

June 08, 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.

New Chrysler Hybrid

February 20, 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

February 20, 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

February 20, 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

March 07, 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.

Touring Spring Bar

March 07, 2008

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

March 03, 2008

John with Garry Wall, a teacher from Sardis Secondary and a recipient of the Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.