VERNON – New Democrat MLA say local organizations and parent advisory councils will be able to support the arts, culture and extracurricular activities thanks to Community Gaming Grants funding. This round of funding is from the Community Gaming Grants program’s parent …
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back to Harwinder SandhuNDP MLA says sexual assault services will benefit vulnerable people in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS- New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that the government is adding services to support survivors of sexual violence in Kamloops through restored funding after it was cut by Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals in 2002. “Survivors of sexual assault …
NDP MLA says new team will support people in mental health or substance use crisis in the Okanagan
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that people in a mental health or substance use crisis will have the support of mental health experts as a new Mobile Integrated Crisis Response Team (MICR) launches in Vernon and Penticton. “As …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people in Lumby will benefit from funds to reduce the risks of disaster related to climate change
LUMBY – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that people in Lumby will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disaster related natural hazards and climate change. “Disaster can strike at any time. That’s why our government is helping communities all over B.C. …
NDP MLA Sandhu says funding for emergency response and recovery will keep people safer
VERNON– New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that emergency response and recovery efforts will be strengthened with funding for local emergency operations centres in North Okanagan. “Our community shows up in a crisis, especially the emergency responders and volunteers, who have helped save so many …
NDP MLA Sandhu says funding will support community safety projects in Vernon
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that people in Vernon will benefit from projects to address criminal activity in their community, assist individuals experiencing gender-based violence, and support Indigenous peoples recovering from trauma. “Children are some of the most vulnerable people in …
Indigenous led project will support food security for the Okanagan Indian Band in Vernon
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that an Indigenous-led project will strengthen food sovereignty and food security for the Okanagan Indian Band in Vernon. “First Nations communities deserve the right to express themselves culturally through food, and this funding will …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says double the funding for rural projects will help people in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that double the funding for B.C.’s newest economic diversification program will enable municipalities, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations to complete more projects in rural communities, including the village of Lumby. “As …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says new provincial funding for local libraries in Vernon-Monashee will benefit people
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu is announcing funding for local libraries, allowing library users to benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information. “Libraries are an equalizer and such a great resource, where everyone …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says grants will support local organizations and keep people and the environment safe
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says local organizations will be able to protect local ecosystems and keep people safe thanks to $111,500 from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “When going into the outdoors, it’s …