Powell River-Sunshine Coast– New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that people who receive services from local non-profits will benefit from funding to improve community health, accessibility and well-being. “Local organizations offer many opportunities for growth, learning, and support to people …

Powell River – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that new provincial emergency preparedness funding will help improve emergency operation centres, and better equip local governments and First Nations in Powell River-Sunshine Coast to respond to emergencies and keep people …

SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that people will see improvements at their local public libraries, including expanded digital collections and internet access, upgraded spaces and programming, and improved air circulation thanks to new COVID-19 relief and …

POWELL RIVER ­–­ New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that new funding for Emergency Support Services (ESS) will help keep people safe in the event of an emergency. More than 50 First Nations and local governments will receive a share of …

POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says more people on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from improved arts spaces and facilities thanks to the BC New Democrat government’s continued support of artists throughout B.C. “People on the Sunshine Coast …

SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says strengthened support from the BC NDP government will help local artists and art organizations on the Sunshine Coast recover from the impacts of the pandemic.  “One of the most attractive things about the …

POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says a grant is coming to Powell River to support economic recovery and expansion as a result of the tisk wat mill curtailment. “People in Powell River have faced a number of …

GIBSONS – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says families in Gibsons will save money on childcare bills as a local childcare centre become $10-a-Day ChildcareBC Centre where fees are capped at a maximum of $200 a month. “Families know what …

PORT MELLON – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says people will benefit from new projects on the Sunshine Coast that will invest in clean technology, reduce climate pollution and support local jobs. People on the Sunshine Coast are committed to doing …