POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that $72,000 in funding from the province will help support safer social service delivery in Powell River. The funding will go to the Inclusion Powell River Society for the creation of an outdoor ‘warm room’ to deliver physically distanced programming, including …
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SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that $250,000 in funding from the province of B.C. for the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society will help improve food security for people on the lower coast. “The COVID-19 pandemic has driven home the importance of community supports like those the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society provides, and …
NDP’s Nicholas Simons sworn into Legislature as Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA
VICTORIA – Nicholas Simons was sworn into the Legislature virtually today, as the newly re-elected BC New Democrat MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast following an historic election. The 57 new BC NDP members were sworn in as part of part of British Columbia’s 42nd Parliament, all …
People in the Sunshine Coast to benefit from new community infrastructure
SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that people in the Sunshine Coast will benefit from improved infrastructure and new community gathering spaces, thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over $3.1 million in three local projects. “These …
MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes nearly $115,000 to help the Sunshine Coast Regional District plan for wildfires
SECHELT– New Democrat MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast Nicholas Simons is welcoming a $114,850 grant to the Sunshine Coast Regional District to assist with wildfire planning and prevention. “Supporting communities in planning for wildfire emergencies is essential,” said MLA Simons. “This funding …
MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes over $67,000 to help qathet Regional District prepare for wildfires
POWELL RIVER- New Democrat MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast Nicholas Simons is welcoming $67,700 to assist the qathet Regional District with FireSmart programming and wildfire preparation. “FireSmart Programming helps empower people and strengthen communities,” said MLA Simons. “This funding will promote …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes funding for capital projects in Powell River
POWELL RIVER- New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $88,660 in capital project funding for two community organizations in Powell River. One $71,660 grant will go to the Inclusion Powell River Society and will support the purchase of three new …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes funding for the Roberts Creek Community Hall
ROBERTS CREEK– New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $60,000 in capital project funding for the Roberts Creek Community Association to support a roof replacement for the Roberts Creek Community Hall. The association is one of 63 community organizations benefitting from …
MLA Simons welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $50,500 in funding for four not-for-profit organizations in Powell River. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “These organizations do really important work …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes over $500,000 in funding for sport, arts, and culture in Powell River-Sunshine Coast
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $507,000 to benefit 25 sport, arts, and culture organizations in Powell River-Sunshine Coast. “I’m very happy that this funding will be going to these local organizations,” said MLA Simons. “Our local sports, arts, …