VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says students at Ellison Elementary will soon be playing on a new accessible playground, thanks to $165,000 in provincial funding, along with over four million in funding for school upgrades and new buses …
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back to Harwinder SandhuNew research funding will drive innovation at UBCO, says NDP MLA Sandhu
KELOWNA – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says that research funding for the University of British Columbia – Okanagan (UBCO) will drive innovation through our economy by creating jobs for people, protecting our environment, and supporting the advancement of a …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says skills training will help people in North Okanagan get back to work
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people whose jobs were affected by COVID-19, and those in vulnerable or underrepresented groups, will be able to access new training and job opportunities to find their place as our economy recovers …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says new support will help anchor attractions in Vernon recover from impacts of COVID-19
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says new support from the BC NDP government will help anchor attractions and tour bus companies in Vernon recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, attract visitors and provide local jobs. “The North …
New agricultural land rules will support farming families, says NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family to …
Supports will help Thompson-Okanagan prepare for emergency events, says NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu
Vernon – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says $175,000 for Emergency Operations Centres will help communities prepare for emergency events. “It’s important for people across the Thompson-Okanagan to be prepared for an emergency, and local community governments are a big …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says MLA Sandhu
VERNON – NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Most parents everywhere know the pure happiness that comes from reading …
MLA Sandhu says new, affordable rentals coming to Lumby
LUMBY – NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says twenty new, affordable rental homes are coming to Lumby for people with low to moderate incomes. “Seniors in Lumby have had a challenging time finding a place to call home that is affordable and …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says public treatment and recovery beds coming to Vernon-Monashee
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people in Vernon-Monashee struggling with substance use and mental health challenges will soon have access to eight publicly funded treatment spaces through the Turning Points Collaborative Society. “People need a safe, supportive environment to be able to …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Vernon, says NDP MLA Sandhu
Vernon – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu is welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Vernon, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The pandemic and opioid crisis have been very …