CHEMAINUS – BC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says new provincial funding for a local project means the area around the Chemainus River and watershed will be better able to withstand natural hazards and climate-caused disasters. “Planning for natural disasters is …
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back to Debra ToporowskiBC NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says more families are getting access to free, faster support for family law matters in the Cowichan Valley
DUNCAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says that families in the Cowichan Valley can now access faster, more affordable help with family law matters through the Early Resolution Process (ERP). This means more families can resolve legal issues out of court with less …
BC NDP MLA Toporowski says funding will help better support evacuees in the Cowichan Valley during emergencies
Cowichan Valley – MLA Debra Toporowski say that provincial funding being distributed to local governments, regional districts, and First Nations across the province, including in the Cowichan Region, will support emergency support services, making sure people who are displaced and …
BC NDP MLA Toporowski says new investments in local fire departments will improve capacity, operations
DUNCAN – Cowichan Valley MLA Debra Toporowski says that provincial funding distributed to volunteer and composite fire departments across the province, including throughout the Cowichan Valley, will support fire department capacity and operations, making people in the community safer and better …
BC NDP’s recruitment campaign brought 97 health care workers to Island Health
COWICHAN – BC NDP MLAs Stephanie Higginson and Debra Toporowski say that Island Health will be able to connect more people to family doctors and get families the care they need thanks to the BC NDP government’s successful U.S. trained …
BC Transit expansion in the Cowichan Valley will give more options and better service to riders
Summary Starting January 4, 2026, BC Transit and the B.C. government will be introducing Sunday service on Route 66 CVX Cowichan-Victoria Express. __________ COWICHAN – People using the Cowichan-Victoria Express will have increased access to transit options when travelling over the weekend. “People in the Cowichan Valley will …
NDP MLA Debra Toporowski says more people in the Cowichan Valley are now training for employment
COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says that more people in the Cowichan Valley are gaining employment skills at the Cowichan Green Community Society, setting them up to find good jobs. “Getting hands-on experience is one of the best …
NDP MLA Toporowski says grants will strengthen local arts and culture in the Cowichan Valley
CHEMAINUS – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit as local organizations receive grants to support music, visual art and history programs. “People in the Cowichan Valley love our local arts and culture organizations,” said …
BC NDP MLAs Higginson and Toporowski say Cowichan Valley Regional District will be better prepared with funding for evacuation planning
LADYSMITH – BC NDP MLAs Stephanie Higginson and Debra Toporowski say provincial funding for local evacuation planning projects means the Cowichan Valley Regional District will be better able to keep people safe and informed when emergencies occur. “In rural and coastal …
MLA Toporowski says funding will improve emergency response in the Cowichan Valley
HONEYMOON BAY – New Democrat MLA Debra Toporowski says that emergency responders in the Cowichan Valley will be better equipped to provide services to people, thanks to new funding for improved 911 communication systems. “Improvements to 911 services will change lives …