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 …
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back to Grace LoreAndrew Wilkinson’s budget math off by $25 billion
Today, Finance Minister Carole James forecast a $12.5 billion deficit for the fiscal year 2020-21. This is a projection based on actual revenues and expenditures up to this point, as well as anticipated revenue and expenditures between now and the …
MLA Carole James welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Carole James is welcoming $1,386,630 in funding for 28 not-for-profit organizations in Greater Victoria. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Upholding environmental protections and ensuring public safety is central …
Local MLA Carole James welcomes funds for Victoria arts, community resilience
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Carole James is welcoming $24,500 through the province’s Community Resilience through Arts and Culture Grants to support arts and culture organizations in Victoria. “The arts play a central role in bringing attention to important social …
Local MLAs welcome funds for Greater Victoria arts, cultural events
VICTORIA – Local MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming, Mitzi Dean, and Lana Popham are welcoming $154,400 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program which will support arts and culture organizations in Greater Victoria. From Greater Victoria, 24 organizations and …
Greater Victoria MLAs welcome over $500,000 in funding for public safety and crime prevention
Victoria – Local MLAs are welcoming one-time grants totaled at $531,698 for Greater Victoria through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor vulnerable youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from …
Local MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants for Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – Local MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming and Mitzi Dean are welcoming $939,548 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, …
Local MLAs welcome school upgrades for Greater Victoria and Saanich students
VICTORIA – Local MLAs say students in Victoria and Saanich will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $3 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Greater Victoria and Saanich School Districts. The Greater Victoria …
Local MLA Carole James welcomes child care pilot project in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Carole James is welcoming a new child care initiative that will see child care fees eliminated or capped at $200 per month for 99 families in Victoria. The initiative is part of a B.C. government …
New Democrat government committed to crackdown on speculators with multiple vacant homes
As the New Democrat government’s tax on housing speculators shows signs of working, the BC Liberals and their allies continue to protect foreign speculators and people sitting on multiple vacant homes. Last week, MLS figures revealed pre-sale condo prices are …