VICTORIA – Local MLA Mitzi Dean is reminding everyone in Greater Victoria that the deadline to register and vote in the referendum on electoral reform is fast approaching. “Right now, we have the opportunity to change our voting system and …
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back to Darlene RotchfordLocal MLA Mitzi Dean welcomes funds for arts, culture and sport programs in Esquimalt-Metchosin
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Mitzi Dean is welcoming $ 366,700 in funding for arts, culture and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 10 local organizations are receiving funding, including the Victoria Operatic Society and the Juan …
New Democrat statement on BC Liberal appearance at anti-choice rally
Victoria – Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Mitzi Dean has issued the following statement on the appearance of BC Liberals at an anti-choice rally: “For decades, Canada has recognized the fundamental right of women to make their own reproductive choices. …
MLA Dean welcomes $14,750 for seniors in Metchosin
VICTORIA – Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean welcomed an almost $15,000 grant from the province that will support seniors in living active, socially engaged and independent lives by making Metchosin more age-friendly. “This grant will be used to increase communication and …
MLA Dean welcomes school upgrades for West Shore students
COLWOOD – Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean says students in the West Shore will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to over $3 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Sooke School District. “We’re making …
MLA Dean welcomes Community Action Team to Victoria to fight overdose crisis
VICTORIA – Victoria is one of 18 B.C. communities that are getting an on-the-ground Community Action Team (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of the Province’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “Our government is committed to doing whatever we can …