By Jaeden Demelo

Community

Hundreds celebrate longtime Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond

Nov 2, 2024 | 6:45 PM

PRINCE GEORGE— On Friday night, over 350 people gathered at the Coast Hotel to celebrate the decades of hard work in the community of Prince George and the entire province of B.C. done by Shirley Bond.

Bond’s career ended unexpectedly this year when the B.C. United Party suspended their campaign. Despite the abrupt ending, Friday night showed just how much support she’s gathered over her two plus decades as an MLA.

“She is the longest serving female cabinet minister in British Columbia’s history, longer than Grace McCarthy. She is the longest serving female MLA in Prince George history and she is an incredible champion for the North,’ said former B.C. Premier Christy Clark at the event.

“She is the most honest, the most loyal, the most hardworking and the most direct person I have ever worked with. Thank you Shirley. I love you. I miss you, and I am so grateful for what we’ve done.”

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Along with Christy Clark, the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia also made a trip to Prince George.

“Shirley is an example of authentic leadership. She’s dedicated her life and her heart to the people of Prince George and to this province we all love so very much,” said Janet Austin the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

Lastly, Bond’s son Chris took the podium to congratulate his mother.

“We are so proud of everything you accomplished, both professionally and personally. But we’re also so proud and excited of everything that’s to come. To the Queen in the North,” said Chris Bond about his mother.

All the proceeds of the event are going to the Bill Bond Memorial Fund, providing annual funding to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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