GREATER VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Rob Fleming and Lana Popham say the government’s grants for local not-for-profits will support arts & culture and sports organizations, enriching the lives of community members. “Playing sports, joining the local theatre club, or performing in a choir …
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VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Rob Fleming, and Murray Rankin say vulnerable people in Greater Victoria will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. …
NDP MLA Rob Fleming says BladeRunners will prepare at-risk youth for work in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming says at-risk youth in Victoria will be able to gain skills in in-demand fields thanks to BladeRunners, an employment and skills training program that provides wrap-around supports for young people. “BladeRunners does critical work …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, say NDP MLAs Rob Fleming and Lana Popham
VICTORIA – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
Local NDP MLAs say new shoreline projects in Southern Vancouver Island will help tackle marine debris and abandoned vessels
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean, Murray Rankin, Rob Fleming, Grace Lore, and Lana Popham says new funding to Songhees Development Corporation for their Salish Sea Indigenous Marine Stewardship project will help tackle derelict vessel removals in South Island marine …
NDP MLAs say multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Murray Rankin, John Horgan, Mitzi Dean, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming say multiculturalism grant funding will help 19 local organizations fight systemic racism throughout Greater Victoria. This year, priority was given to projects addressing …
NDP MLAs say more ECEs will be trained to provide childcare in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming say that families in Victoria will benefit as more people are trained to become early childhood educators. “COVID-19 has reminded us of the critical role child care professionals …
NDP South Island MLAs sworn into Legislature
VICTORIA – Six South Island New Democrat MLAs were sworn into the Legislature virtually today following an historic election. John Horgan, Murray Rankin, Grace Lore, Mitzi Dean, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming joined the largest BC New Democrat caucus ever …
MLA Fleming says Doncaster Elementary students to get new accessible playground
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming says students at Doncaster Elementary will soon have a new accessible playground, thanks to $125,000 in provincial funding. “Now more than ever, outdoor play is incredibly important for our kids. I’m proud that students in Victoria …
MLA Fleming welcomes over $1.4 million for clean tech projects in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming says people will benefit from an investment of over $1.4 million in funding for clean tech projects that will support a healthier environment and green jobs. “Through our CleanBC Plan, we are building …