PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is announcing recipients of provincial funding to help make sure local fairs, festivals and other events continue throughout 2023 and 2024. “From the Pacific Rim Whale Festival to the Five Acre Shaker, our region has a …
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back to Josie OsborneNDP MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne say new provincial funding for local libraries on Vancouver Island will benefit people
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne are announcing funding for local libraries, allowing library users to benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information. “People rely on libraries as key services in …
Services and supports expanded to help evacuees in Mid Island-Pacific Rim
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is welcoming funding to improve local emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during natural disasters or other emergencies. “Preparing and planning for natural disasters requires a wrap-around approach …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne says grants will support local organizations and keep people and the environment safe
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says local organizations will be able to protect local ecosystems and keep people safe thanks to $129,500 from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “Non-profit organizations do incredible work …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne says extensive funding will support great projects for people in Mid Island-Pacific Rim
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that a historic investment of over $13 million for Mid Island-Pacific Rim will enable the community to fund key projects, ensuring that people have services they can rely on as populations grow. “Local …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne says grant will support reconciliation in Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI– New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says funding for a local Indigenous organization will support the group’s economic and organizational resilience so they can continue their meaningful work for people and families in the community. “Indigenous non-profits work hard to …
NDP MLA says people in Tofino will benefit from funds to reduce the risks of natural disasters
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that people in Tofino will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disaster related natural hazards and climate change. “Climate change continues to pose real, and constantly changing threats to people …
MLA Josie Osborne welcomes faster internet for residents in Mid Island-Pacific Rim
SPROAT LAKE – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is welcoming a $3.8 million provincial investment that will connect more households to high-speed broadband in ten communities on and around Vancouver Island, including Sproat Lake. “People everywhere deserve to have access …
MLA Josie Osborne says provincial investment will support people who are unhoused in the Mid Island
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that people who are unhoused will have more access to support services as a result of provincial funding being distributed to the Uchucklesaht Tribe. “I am so pleased that a local …
MLA Josie Osborne says that three communities will soon benefit from stronger connections as high-speed internet construction is completed
Hornby Island- NDP MLA Josie Osborne says that soon more people in the Mid Island area will be able to enjoy high-speed internet, as construction to lay subsea fibre optic cable in the region completes. The project is part of the government’s plan …