MAPLE RIDGE – New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith is welcoming funding to support the Haney Farmers Market in Maple Ridge. “This funding makes a difference for people in Maple Ridge who struggle to afford fresh food,” said MLA D’Eith. “The …
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Local MLA Scott Fraser welcomes funds for Mid Island-Pacific Rim arts, cultural events
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser is welcoming $36,500 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program which will support arts and culture organizations across the region. “This is fantastic news – now, local art organizations will be …
Local MLAs welcome funds for Greater Victoria arts, cultural events
VICTORIA – Local MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming, Mitzi Dean, and Lana Popham are welcoming $154,400 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program which will support arts and culture organizations in Greater Victoria. From Greater Victoria, 24 organizations and …
Local MLA Claire Trevena welcomes funds for North Island arts, cultural events
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena is welcoming $12,500 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program which will support arts and culture organizations across the North Island. “Art brings people together, and is so important for community …
Greater Victoria MLAs welcome over $500,000 in funding for public safety and crime prevention
Victoria – Local MLAs are welcoming one-time grants totaled at $531,698 for Greater Victoria through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor vulnerable youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from …
Local MLA Doug Donaldson welcomes over $200,000 in grant funding for crime prevention
HAZELTON – Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson is welcoming one-time grants totaled at more than $200,000 through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from …
Local MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes over $70,000 in grant funding for crime prevention
PRINCE RUPERT – Local MLA Jennifer Rice is welcoming one-time grants totaled at more than $70,000 through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal …
Local MLA Michelle Mungall welcomes over $30,000 in grant funding for crime prevention in Creston
Creston – Local MLA Michelle Mungall is welcoming one-time grants totaling just over $30,000 for Creston from the Crime Prevention and Remediation program. Programs that mentor youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from intergenerational traumas will …
Local MLA Michelle Mungall welcomes funding for crime prevention in Nelson
Nelson – Local MLA Michelle Mungall is welcoming one-time grants totaling nearly $150,000 from the Crime Prevention and Remediation program. Programs that mentor youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from intergenerational traumas will benefit from this …