CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that funding will deliver projects to people on Northern Vancouver Island. Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean economy …
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CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people and businesses will benefit from funding announced today for regional airport upgrades. “Our airport in Campbell River helps support the needs of the whole region, and we’ve especially seen the importance of …
NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says more active transportation options are rolling out for people across the North Island
PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people along the North Island will have more options for active transportation with provincial funding for local projects. “Increasing active transportation helps entire communities, keeping those who are walking and cycling safer, …
NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says high-speed internet on its way to people on Cormorant Island and Malcolm Island
ALERT BAY – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people living in Alert Bay, Sointula, and Mitchell Bay will be able to unlock new possibilities with a $3.7 million joint provincial and federal investment to bring high-speed broadband internet access to …
NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says funding will boost live fire training for firefighters in Port McNeill
PORT MCNEILL – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that people in Port McNeill will benefit from a significant investment to enhance live fire training for local firefighters. Funding will go towards establishing regional training hubs for local fire crews to …
NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says new Indigenous-led projects will help tackle plastic waste
PORT HARDY – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says new funding for Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations will help the community to tackle plastic waste. “Reducing plastic waste is one of the many ways we can reduce our impact on the land and water,” …
NDP MLA says investment in North Island tourism projects will boost local economy
FORT RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says the provincial government’s support for North Island tourism projects will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Tourists from around the world visit Northern Vancouver Island to explore …
NDP MLA says expanded adult literacy program will help people build essential skills
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says people looking to improve their skills in reading, writing, math, and digital literacy will benefit from increased access to free adult literacy programs across B.C. “Offering literacy programs in our local community spaces makes …
NDP MLA says people in Ehattesaht Nation will be better equipped for extreme temperatures
EHATTESAHT FIRST NATION – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that people in the Ehattesaht First Nation territory will be safer during extreme temperatures thanks to provincial funding to help local governments and First Nations assess and plan for risks of extreme temperatures that …
NDP MLA says people on the North Island will be kept safer with stronger emergency evacuation and public notification planning
GOLD RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that people on the North Island will be kept safer in emergency situations thanks to provincial funding to help local governments and First Nations strengthen their plans for emergency evacuation and public notification planning. “Ensuring processes …