CAPITAL REGION – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Mitzi Dean, and Lana Popham say that emergency response and recovery efforts will be strengthened with funding for local emergency operations centres in the Capital Region. “When emergencies hit, we want to know our communities are …
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back to Darlene RotchfordNDP MLA Mitzi Dean says funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Colwood
ROYAL BAY – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says students at Dunsmuir Middle School will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $195,000 in provincial funding. “On the playground, kids learn to cooperate, play, and take care …
MLA Dean says funding will support artists in Esquimalt
ESQUIMALT – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says that provincial funding for arts organizations and people working in the arts will help the local sector continue to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. “Making our community arts spaces …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says funding will support tourism in the West Shore
View Royal – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is announcing provincial funding to support projects for building and upkeep of tourism infrastructure across B.C., including for the Craigflower Community Centre in the West Shore “The Craigflower Community Centre is a …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says funding will help host events like the Sooke Fine Arts Show in the West Shore
SOOKE – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is announcing recipients of provincial funding to help make sure local fairs, festivals and other events continue throughout 2023 and 2024. “Festivals and events can bring people of diverse backgrounds together to share …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says double the funding for rural projects will help people in Beecher Bay
BEECHER BAY – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says that double the funding for B.C.’s newest economic diversification program will enable municipalities, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations to complete more projects in rural communities, including Beecher Bay. “It is great …
Services and supports expanded to help evacuees in Metchosin
METCHOSIN – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is welcoming funding to improve local emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during natural disasters or other emergencies. “Emergency support services are there for evacuees during their times of …
NDP MLAs say grants will support local organizations and keep people and the environment safe in the West Shore
SOOKE – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and John Horgan say local organizations will be able to protect local ecosystems and keep people safe thanks to $515,000 from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “People across Esquimalt …
NDP MLA Mitzi Dean says grants will support sports events and tourism in Colwood
COLWOOD – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says funding for sporting events in B.C. communities will boost local tourism and enrich sports communities for B.C. athletes, so sports fans, athletes, and businesses can enjoy games close to home, and travel to games across the province. “Sports can …
NDP MLAs Dean and Horgan say extensive funding will support great projects for people in the West Shore
LANGFORD – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and John Horgan say that a historic investment of over $44 million for the West Shore will enable the community to fund key projects, ensuring that people have services they can rely on as the …