LANGFORD – BC NDP MLAs Ravi Parmar and Mitzi Dean say grants for local not-for-profits will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in the Westshore region. “Sports are a great equalizer, bringing community together and giving everyone …
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back to Darlene RotchfordNDP MLAs Dean and Parmar say funding will support crime prevention projects on the West Shore
ESQUIMALT –New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Ravi Parmar say that people on the West Shore will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing. “People in our region will be able to find …
NDP MLAs Dean and Lore say safer roads on the way for Greater Victoria
SONGHEES NATION – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Grace Lore say people in Greater Victoria will benefit from safer roads thanks to another year of Vision Zero grants, that will help prevent serious injuries and deaths. “Both drivers and …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says taxi services in Esquimalt will soon be more wheelchair accessible
ESQUIMALT – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says people who use wheelchairs in Esquimalt will soon have more accessible taxi services through the government’s Passenger Transportation Accessibility Program (PTAP). “People in Esquimalt who use wheelchairs or have mobility needs should know …
NDP MLAs Parmar and Dean say exciting progress made on Westshore Post-Secondary Campus site
LANGFORD – New Democrat MLAs Ravi Parmar and Mitzi Dean say exciting progress is being made on construction of the Westshore Post-Secondary Campus site, announced in 2022 with a provincial government investment of over $77 million. Expected to open for the …
NDP MLAs Dean and Parmar say funding will support tourism and community events like Island FanCon and Langford Beer Festival
LANGFORD – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Ravi Parmar say that funding will help ensure local fairs, festivals and events can provide fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike. “Our community shines when we have local events happening to …
NDP MLAs Dean and Parmar say families in Sooke will receive help with costs of school activities and supplies
SOOKE – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Ravi Parmar say families who are struggling with expenses for school activities will be receiving more support from their school districts. “Every student needs to be able to access quality educational opportunities, …
NDP MLA Dean says more active transportation options are rolling out for the West Shore
COLWOOD – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says people in the West Shore will have more options for active transportation with provincial funding for local projects. “I know people living in our communities want to travel in a cleaner way …
NDP MLAs Dean and Lore say local projects and new provincial strategy will help protect from flooding risks
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Grace Lore say people in Greater Victoria will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, thanks to provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects. “People in Colwood will be safer and better taken care of in …
Streamlined training for volunteers and new funding for Emergency Support Services will better support evacuees in the West Shore
LANGFORD- BC NDP MLAs Ravi Parmar and Mitzi Dean say more Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders in the region will be prepared to provide support to evacuees during emergencies thanks to new streamlined training and increased ESS funding. “Last summer’s …