CUMBERLAND – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne say local governments are receiving funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “While local governments throughout our region work to get more housing built and …
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back to Josie OsborneMLA Osborne says funding will support local volunteer fire departments, keeping people safe
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that funding announced today will help local fire departments to protect more people and structures in the community. “When emergencies arise, our local fire departments are often the first to respond,” said Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim. …
MLA Osborne says grants will support local arts and extracurricular activities in Mid Island and Pacific Rim regions
UCLUELET – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says local organizations and parent advisory councils will be able to support young artists and extracurricular activities thanks to over $282,000 in Community Gaming Grants funding. This round of funding is from the Community Gaming …
MLA Osborne says funds for food bank in Mid Island and Pacific Rim regions will support people in need
UCLUELET – MLA Josie Osborne says that funding distributed to local food banks and food security programs across B.C. will help support people in need in the Mid Island and Pacific Rim regions. “When people in our community are facing food insecurity, …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne says new coastline cleanup projects under way in Mid-Island region
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says new coastline clean up projects are now underway, thanks to more funding from the BC New Democrat government for the Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative. “The Coastal Restoration Society consistently demonstrates how …
NDP MLA Osborne says investment in tourism project in Cumberland will boost local economy
CUMBERLAND – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project in Cumberland will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “People love to come to our region to mountain bike and explore our …
NDP MLA Osborne says project in Tofino will promote mass timber
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says a new project in Tofino will use mass timber products, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help grow the province’s clean economy. “By supporting the new Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre to be built …
Grants will support local organizations in delivering vital programs for people in the Mid Island and Pacific Rim region says MLA Osborne
PORT ALBERNI – Local organizations will continue to deliver programs that improve people’s quality of life thanks to nearly $61 million in Community Gaming Grants for human and social services, says New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne. “When organizations have the support they …
Funding for ground search and rescue groups will make the backcountry safer says NDP MLA Osborne
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says annual funding from the provincial government will help ensure that Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) groups and their volunteers are there when people need help in the backcountry. “The mid-Island region is …
NDP MLA says funding for water infrastructure improvements will support a healthier community
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is welcoming joint funding for wastewater infrastructure improvements in Tofino. “Tofitians care deeply about the natural environment and have worked for years to develop a modern, reliable wastewater treatment system to improve water quality in …