LUMBY– BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says the Okanagan will be more resilient to climate change, with provincial funding that will better prepare the community to withstand emergencies. “Making our communities more climate resilient is a focus for our government, including …
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back to Harwinder SandhuMLA Sandhu says expanded BC Transit services will support commuters in Vernon
VERNON– BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people who use transit in Vernon will see improved service as a result of expanded BC Transit service. “Many people rely on BC Transit everyday, so the increase in service on statutory holidays …
BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says grants will support local sports in Vernon-Monashee
Vernon– BC NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says grants for local not-for-profit organizations will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in Vernon-Monashee. “For people of all ages, sports are a great way to stay active and healthy,” …
NDP MLA Sandhu says funding will support tourism and community events like the Vernon Winter Carnival
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that funding will help ensure local fairs, festivals and events can provide fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike. “Vernon is well known for so many of the fantastic events that …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu say families will receive help with costs of school activities and supplies
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says families who are struggling with expenses for school activities will be receiving more support from their school districts. “When our kids are supported in the classroom, our community is strengthened.” said Harwinder …
NDP MLA Sandhu says local project in Vernon and new provincial strategy will help protect from flooding risks
VERNON– New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people in Vernon will be better protected during flooding and extreme weather emergencies, thanks to provincial climate adaptation funding for local projects. “Although we enjoy so many benefits from living so close to …
MLA Sandhu says grants will support local arts and extracurricular activities in Vernon-Monashee
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 …
NDP 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. …