VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Rob Fleming, and Murray Rankin say new support from the BC New Democrat government will help local fairs, festivals and community events resume in the South Island. “These fun community gatherings are part of …
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back to Diana GibsonGreater Victoria MLAs say Royal Roads, Camosun, and UVic students will benefit from more co-op and work-integrated learning opportunities
Greater Victoria – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean, Lana Popham, and Murray Rankin say students at Royal Roads University, Camosun College, and the University of Victoria will have greater access to valuable learning opportunities with new co-op and work-integrated learning funding. “The work-integrated learning …
NDP MLAs Popham and Rankin say students at Camosun will benefit from new technology and trades equipment
SAANICH – New Democrat MLAs Lana Popham and Murray Rankin say students will gain hands-on skills thanks to new technology and trades equipment upgrades at Camosun College. “Opportunities to learn using the latest tools and technology will set Camosun students …
New research funding will drive innovation at UVic, say NDP MLAs Rankin and Lore
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Murray Rankin and Grace Lore say that research funding for the University of Victoria (UVic) will drive innovation through our economy by creating jobs for people, protecting our environment, and supporting the advancement of a …
NDP MLAs Grace Lore, Rob Fleming, and Murray Rankin say supports for vulnerable people will help tackle homelessness in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Rob Fleming, and Murray Rankin say vulnerable people in Greater Victoria will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. …
Local NDP MLAs say new shoreline projects in Southern Vancouver Island will help tackle marine debris and abandoned vessels
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean, Murray Rankin, Rob Fleming, Grace Lore, and Lana Popham says new funding to Songhees Development Corporation for their Salish Sea Indigenous Marine Stewardship project will help tackle derelict vessel removals in South Island marine …
NDP MLAs say Budget 2021 supports strong pandemic recovery in Greater Victoria
Greater Victoria – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Murray Rankin say investing in education, expanding childcare spaces, and providing affordable housing will help Greater Victoria residents recover from the pandemic, stronger and healthier. “Our government recognizes the diverse needs …
NDP MLAs say multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Murray Rankin, John Horgan, Mitzi Dean, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming say multiculturalism grant funding will help 19 local organizations fight systemic racism throughout Greater Victoria. This year, priority was given to projects addressing …
NDP MLAs welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in Greater Victoria
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 …
NDP South Island MLAs sworn into Legislature
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 …