COWICHAN –New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says that people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from projects that will advance public safety, help prevent violence, and promote healing. “Our community members know we need to support each other to be our …
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COWICHAN – BC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says the Cowichan Tribes will be better prepared for emergencies with provincial funding for emergency operations centres. “Having the necessary equipment is key to managing emergencies and keeping people safe and healthy in our …
NDP MLA Toporowski says funding for Cowichan Valley will help diversify economy, promote sustainability
COWICHAN VALLEY– BC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says that projects in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from funding to promote economic diversification and sustainability in rural communities. “The Cowichan Valley is home to so many businesses, organizations, and people who are …
MLA Toporowski says funding program helps to strengthen Indigenous food security in the Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says applications are now open for funding that will support Indigenous communities’ work towards greater food security and food sovereignty. Projects that received this funding last year are currently underway in …
BC NDP MLAs say Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and the Cowichan Valley will be better prepared for disasters thanks to climate resiliency projects
LADYSMITH – BC NDP MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Debra Toporowski, Stephanie Higginson, and George Anderson say new provincial funding for local projects means Nanaimo, Ladysmith, and the Cowichan Valley will be better able to withstand and adapt to natural hazards and …
NDP MLA Toporowski says funding will help fight invasive plants in North Cowichan
NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says North Cowichan will continue fighting the spread of invasive plants, thanks to provincial funding for a local project. “Invasive species directly harm local populations of plant and animal species, and can be …
NDP MLA Toporowski says project will create safer commutes for people in Duncan
DUNCAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says people in Duncan will be safer when travelling around the community thanks to a new project designed to prevent injuries and protect vulnerable road users. “Raised crosswalks make streets more accessible for everyone,” says Debra …
NDP MLA Toporowski says funding for new playgrounds will mean more fun for kids in the Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says students at Khowhemun Elementary and Ecole des Cascades Elementaire will soon be playing and exploring on a new universally-accessible playgrounds, thanks to $200,000 each in provincial funding for the Cowichan Valley School …
NDP MLA Toporowski says more families in Cowichan Valley benefiting from investments in child care
DUNCAN — BC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says that more families in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from child care with funding for new spaces. “Increased access to child care means more parents will have the flexibility they need to work …
BC NDP MLA Toporowski says stronger community services coming to Cowichan and Islands
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says people living in Duncan and on Ruxton Island will have better access to essential community services, thanks to funding for capital projects that help not-for-profit organizations improve and expand their facilities …