Port Alberni – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says new funding to the Coastal Restoration Society will help tackle shoreline clean-ups and derelict vessel removals along the West Coast of Vancouver Island. “Keeping our coastline clean is a priority not only …
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Tofino – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that funding through BC’s Economic Recovery Plan will help restore riparian and wetland areas while creating 25 jobs and protecting the natural environment for future generations. “The people of the west coast …
Local NDP MLAs welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in the north and mid-Island
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard, Josie Osborne, and Michele Babchuk say people in the north and mid-Island will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered through North Island College (NIC). The courses are part of …
MLA Osborne says funding will support outdoor services on Denman Island
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that $87,800 in funding from the province will help support better access to COVID-safe community services on Denman Island. The funding will go to the Denman Island Community Education Society, to support the construction of a covered outdoor space to deliver …
MLA Osborne says funding will support safe social service delivery in Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that nearly $19,000 in funding from the province will help support COVID-safe mental health services in Port Alberni. “These are very difficult times for many people, and access to counselling and mental health services is more crucial than ever,” said Osborne, MLA for Mid Island – Pacific Rim. “This …
NDP MLAs Osborne and Leonard welcome funding for active transportation infrastructure
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLAs Josie Osborne and Ronna-Rae Leonard are welcoming provincial funding, part of B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan, for active transportation infrastructure to better connect the Comox Valley, create a more accessible community, and help reduce greenhouse gas …
Over $100,000 to benefit students in Mid Island-Pacific Rim
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says $104,120 in funding will allow schools in Mid Island-Pacific Rim to ensure that extracurricular activities are available for students once they can participate safely again. “Now more than ever, children and …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne welcomes new affordable rental homes in Tofino
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is welcoming 35 new affordable rental homes in Tofino for people with low-to-moderate incomes. Provided by the Building BC: Community Housing Fund, these new affordable rental homes are part of 16 new projects, …
NDP’s Josie Osborne sworn into Legislature as Mid Island-Pacific Rim MLA
VICTORIA – Josie Osborne was sworn into the Legislature virtually today, as the new BC New Democrat MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim following an historic election. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in as part of part of …
MLA Fraser says Maquinna Elementary students to get new accessible playground
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser says students at Maquinna Elementary will soon have a new accessible playground, thanks to $125,000 in provincial funding. “Being able to play outdoors is so important for our kids’ physical and mental health, especially right …