SECHELT– New Democrat MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast Nicholas Simons is welcoming a $114,850 grant to the Sunshine Coast Regional District to assist with wildfire planning and prevention. “Supporting communities in planning for wildfire emergencies is essential,” said MLA Simons. “This funding …
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Local fire departments to benefit from new provincial funding
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Motion by BC NDP MLA Singh to formally recognize rights of MLAs to wear Indigenous, religious and cultural head coverings passes unanimously
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