SECHELT – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $345,000 in funding for nine not-for-profit organizations in Powell River, Madeira Park, Gibsons, and Sechelt. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs and services, are receiving the funds through the Community …
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POWELL RIVER – Local MLA Nicholas Simons is reminding everyone in Powell River-Sunshine Coast that the deadline to register and vote in the referendum on electoral reform is fast approaching. “Communities across Powell River-Sunshine Coast are excited to modernize the …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes child care pilot project sites in Sechelt and Gibsons
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming new child care investments for Tiny Tots Daycare in West Sechelt and Espirit Daycare in Gibsons. Thirty-five families will benefit from funded child care spaces with fees capped at $200 per …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes funds for arts, culture, and sport programs along the Sunshine Coast
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $235,800 in funding for arts, culture, and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 14 organizations in Sechelt, Gibsons, Roberts Creek, and Madeira Park are receiving funding including Deer …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes funds for arts, culture, and sport programs in Powell River
POWELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $301,750 in funding for arts, culture, and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. 14 local organizations are receiving funding including the Powell River Academy of Music and …
Local MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes child care investments in Sechelt and Gibsons
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming new child care funding for the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation, and the Sunshine Coast Community Services Society, as part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the …
MLA Simons welcomes age-friendly grants for seniors in Powell River and Sechelt
Powell River – Seniors on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from greater accessibility and a higher quality of life thanks to age-friendly grants coming to two communities, announced New Democrat MLA Nicholas Simons. “Accessible health services, connections with neighbours, options …
MLA Simons welcomes school upgrades to Powell River-Sunshine Coast
POWELL RIVER – Students up and down the Sunshine Coast will benefit from safer schools and better learning conditions thanks to $3.5 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects, said Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons. “We’re making education …
MLA Simons welcomes Community Action Team to Powell River to fight overdose crisis
Powell River – Powell River is one of 18 B.C. communities that are getting a Community Action Team (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of the Province’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “The overdose crisis deeply affects families and communities …
MLA Simons welcomes greater incentives for people to switch to cleaner fuel sources
VICTORIA – Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons is welcoming $12,700 in incentives from government to encourage people on the Sunshine Coast to switch to cleaner fuel sources this winter. Simons said that in the past, the B.C. wood stove …