SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says local organizations will be able to restore local ecosystems, rescue animals, and keep people safe with funding from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “In our communities, …
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back to Randene NeillNDP MLA Simons says community counselling service will be extended for people on the Sunshine Coast
SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that people on the Sunshine Coast will continue to benefit from low and no-cost counselling services with the extension of funding for a local community agency. “Almost everyone faces both physical and …
NDP MLA Simons says new recovery funding will help local fairs, festivals and events resume on the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says new support from the BC New Democrat government will help local fairs, festivals and community events resume on the Sunshine Coast. “The Sunshine Coast is well-known for its vibrant arts and culture scene,” …
NDP MLA Simons says expanded organic waste project in Powell River will help fight climate change
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says an expanded organic waste project in Powell River will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and produce compost for residents. “Powell Riverites are passionate about addressing climate change, reducing wildlife conflict, and keeping our city beautiful, “said MLA Simons. …
MLA Simons says accessibility funding will help more people participate in the community
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says that funding through B.C.’s Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction will increase accessibility, allowing more people to participate fully in their community. “People with disabilities have so much to offer …
NDP MLA Nicholas Simons says municipal control over mill site will be granted to City of Powell River
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is glad to see that municipal control will be granted to the City of Powell River over lands they own near the mill site. “This amendment will allow the local government to …
NDP MLA Simons says Sunshine Coast students will have new accessible playgrounds, school upgrades
SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says students at Halfmoon Bay Elementary and Henderson Elementary will soon be playing on new accessible playgrounds, thanks to $165,000 each in provincial funding, along with $1,400,000 in school upgrades in SD46 …
NDP MLA Simons says supports for vulnerable people will help tackle homelessness on the Sunshine Coast
SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says vulnerable people in Gibsons, Powell River, and Sechelt will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as their communities recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “Communities up …
NDP MLA Nicholas Simons says skills training will help people on Sunshine Coast get back to work
SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says people whose jobs were affected by COVID-19, and those in vulnerable or underrepresented groups, will be able to access new training and job opportunities to find their place as our economy recovers from COVID-19. …
Funding for Active Transportation will help people get around in Powell River, says NDP MLA Nicholas Simons
OWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says new funding from the BC NDP government will help Powell River create an active transportation development plan to encourage more people to cycle, walk, skateboard, and use other forms of active …