NELSON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says vulnerable people in Nelson will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “The people of Nelson have long worked …
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KOOTENAYS – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people whose jobs were affected by COVID-19, and those in vulnerable or underrepresented groups, will be able to access new training and job opportunities to find their place as our economy recovers …
NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says BladeRunners will prepare youth for work in the Kootenays
NELSON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says youth in Ktunaxa traditional territories across the Kootenays will be able to gain skills in in-demand fields thanks to BladeRunners, an employment and skills training program that provides wrap-around supports for young people. …
New agricultural land rules will support farming families, says NDP MLA Brittny Anderson
CRESTON VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, say Southern Interior NDP MLAs
SOUTHERN INTERIOR – NDP MLAs Brittny Anderson, Katrine Conroy and Roly Russell say funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Reading had a huge impact …
NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says boost will help Creston Valley farms continue to provide fresh BC produce
CRESTON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson say British Columbians will continue to enjoy fresh produce from the Creston Valley this year thanks to a partnership between farmers, workers and the Province that will extend support for COVID-19 health and …
NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says new, affordable rentals coming to Kaslo
KASLO – NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says ten new, affordable rental homes are coming to Kaslo for people with low to moderate incomes. “For people living in small towns, safe, affordable and accessible housing can be hard to come by,” said …
MLA Brittny Anderson says new funding for Avalanche Canada will help keep people safe in Kootenays
NELSON – Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson is welcoming $10 million in funding to support Avalanche Canada. The funding will go toward developing and delivering avalanche safety and awareness throughout the province’s mountainous regions. “People in our region love to enjoy the outdoors all year round. We also …
MLAs Anderson and Conroy welcome grants to protect community forests from wildfires
KOOTENAYS – Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson and Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy are welcoming grants for wildfire protection and mitigation to protect people and critical infrastructure near community forests. “Across the Kootenays, one of the biggest draws is that we get …
NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says funding for Kootenay bus operators and airports will support operators and jobs
NELSON – NDP MLA Brittny Anderson says funding for Kootenay bus operators and airports will help them stay open so people can travel for essential purposes and access the services they need. This support will ensure these companies are able …