VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs say that people in Greater Victoria will have access to new community centres, and more arts and recreation opportunities thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over $18 million for eight projects. “By investing …
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back to Nina KriegerLocal MLA Rob Fleming welcomes funding for community counselling in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming is welcoming a grant for the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees (VICCIR) to provide greater access to low and no-cost mental health supports in Victoria. “At a time when other …
Local MLAs welcome funds for Greater Victoria arts, cultural events
VICTORIA – Local MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming, Mitzi Dean, and Lana Popham are welcoming $154,400 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program which will support arts and culture organizations in Greater Victoria. From Greater Victoria, 24 organizations and …
Greater Victoria MLAs welcome over $500,000 in funding for public safety and crime prevention
Victoria – Local MLAs are welcoming one-time grants totaled at $531,698 for Greater Victoria through the Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program, announced last Friday. Programs that mentor vulnerable youth, support women escaping violence and help Indigenous families heal from …
MLAs Rob Fleming and Mitzi Dean welcome new playgrounds for Greater Victoria schools
VICTORIA – Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming and Esquimalt-Metchosin MLA Mitzi Dean says students in Greater Victoria are getting new universally accessible playgrounds, thanks to $210,000 in provincial funding announced today. Braefoot Elementary school and Eagle View Elementary school are …
Local MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants for Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – Local MLAs Carole James, Rob Fleming and Mitzi Dean are welcoming $939,548 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, …
Local MLAs welcome school upgrades for Greater Victoria and Saanich students
VICTORIA – Local MLAs say students in Victoria and Saanich will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $3 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Greater Victoria and Saanich School Districts. The Greater Victoria …
New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming welcomes child care investment in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming welcomes new child care funding for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre as a part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “Every parent deserves …
MLA Rob Fleming announces new playground for Quadra Elementary in Victoria
Victoria – Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming announced today that students at Quadra Elementary are getting a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in new provincial funding. “I’ve heard from parents that they need relief from fundraising tens of thousands …
MLA Fleming welcomes $14,992 for seniors in Saanich
VICTORIA – Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming welcomed an almost $15,000 grant from the province that will support seniors in living active, socially engaged and independent lives by making Saanich more age-friendly. “This grant allows the new Cedar Hill Social …