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. …
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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 …
NDP MLA Nicholas Simons says BladeRunners will prepare at-risk youth for work on the Sunshine Coast
qathet – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says at-risk youth on the Sunshine Coast 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. “Gaining employment …
Supports will help Sunshine Coast and Sea-to-Sky Country prepare for emergency events, says NDP MLA Nicholas Simons
qathet – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says $125,000 for Emergency Operations Centres will help communities prepare for emergency events. “It’s important for people throughout the Sunshine Coast and Sea-to-Sky Country to be prepared for emergencies of all kinds,” said …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says NDP MLA Nicholas Simons
SUNSHINE COAST – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons says funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Literacy makes a significant difference in peoples’ lives, whether it’s …