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 …
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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, …
MLA Simons welcomes BC Arts Council funding for Powell River
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming over $56,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council (BCAC) Grant Program to support Powell River’s Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA). This round of funding is part of the …