VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Murray Rankin, Lana Popham, and Mitzi Dean say people in Greater Victoria will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered at the University of …
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VICTORIA – Six South Island New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the Legislature virtually today following an historic election. John Horgan, Murray Rankin, Grace Lore, Mitzi Dean, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming joined the largest BC New Democrat caucus ever …
People in Greater Victoria to benefit from new community centres and recreational facilities
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs say that people in Greater Victoria will have access to new community centres, and more arts and recreation opportunities thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over $18 million for eight projects. “By investing …
Local MLA Dean welcomes school upgrades for West Shore students
COLWOOD – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean says students in the West Shore are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $2 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in School District 62. …
MLA Dean welcomes funding to reduce wildfire risk in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin Mitzi Dean is welcoming $49,900 to assist cross-training, FireSmart activities and inter-agency cooperation for the Capital Regional District. “Everyone wants to feel prepared for when disaster strikes,” said MLA Dean. “This funding will help ensure …
Upgrades to Lookout Brook Dam will better protect Colwood from the risk of flooding
COLWOOD – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is welcoming $730,370 in provincial funding to upgrade Lookout Brook Dam. Upgrades will improve the stability of the dam and prevent failure in the event of an earthquake, while also preserving Lookout Lake …
Local MLA Mitzi Dean welcomes funding for sport, arts, and culture in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is welcoming $4,504,880 to benefit 161 sport, arts, and culture organizations in Greater Victoria. “Our communities are enriched by the creativity of our artists and the resiliency of our athletes,” said Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin. …
MLA Dean celebrates over 2,700 units of new homes underway for people in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – Local New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is celebrating 2,760 units of new homes already built or underway for students, seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria. The housing across Greater Victoria is part of 20,000 units …
Greater Victoria parents supported to help kids fight the lure of gangs
Local MLA Dean encourages Victoria parents to attend upcoming session VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is encouraging parents in the Greater Victoria area to attend an upcoming 90-minute training session as part of a new provincial school-based gang …
Economist credits NDP government for decrease in Greater Victoria cost of living, says MLA Dean
VICTORIA – A report released today credits the New Democrat government for a decrease in the cost of living for Greater Victoria families, says Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean. Greater Victoria’s living wage has decreased for the first time in 11 years, …