VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming is welcoming a grant for the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health supports in Victoria. “At a time when other …
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Local MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes funding for community counselling for the North Shore and beyond
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming funding through the Community Counselling Grant Program to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports. “With this funding in hand, organizations all over the …
Local MLA Jagrup Brar welcomes $140,300 for students in Surrey-Fleetwood
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Jagrup Brar is welcoming $140,300 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Fleetwood. “All students should be able to participate in afterschool activities regardless of family circumstance,” said MLA …
Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes support for community counselling in the Kootenays
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in the Kootenays. Circle of Indigenous Nations Society based in Castlegar is receiving a grant to …
Local MLA Doug Donaldson welcomes support for community counselling in the Northwest
SMITHERS – New Democrat MLA Doug Donaldson is welcoming funding to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in the Northwest. Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society in Smithers is receiving a grant to …
Local MLA Harry Bains welcomes funding for community counselling in Surrey-Newton
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Harry Bains is welcoming $240,000 to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health and substance use supports in Surrey-Newton. “Eliminating barriers to mental health and substance support benefits our entire community in Surrey-Newton,” …
Local MLA Harry Bains welcomes $183,780 for students in Surrey-Newton
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Harry Bains is welcoming $183,780 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Newton. “Funding after school activities means our kids grow up healthier and happier. It brings people together and …
Local MLA Bowinn Ma welcomes annual PAC funds, thanks volunteers for their dedication
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma is welcoming over $100,000 in Community Gaming Grant funding to local Parent Advisory Councils that will benefit students in North Vancouver-Lonsdale. “PACs are some of this province’s greatest unsung heroes,” said MLA Ma. …
Local MLA Garry Begg welcomes $124,620 for students in Surrey-Guildford
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Garry Begg is welcoming $124,620 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Guildford. “Income shouldn’t be a barrier for students participating in afterschool activities. Funding PACs means a more inclusive …
Local MLA Judy Darcy welcomes annual PAC funds, totaling $157,820 for students in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Judy Darcy is welcoming $157,820 in Community Gaming Grant funding to the local Parent Advisory Council to benefit students in New Westminster. “PACs work hard to provide extracurricular activities to students in every community,” …