Nanaimo– Sheila Malcolmson, New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo, is welcoming over $147,000 in funding for five non-profit organizations in Nanaimo. These organizations, which offer programs that mentor at-risk youth, enhance restorative justice, and offer sexualized violence supports are receiving funding …
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NANAIMO – Local MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming $166,480 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, including those …
MLA Sheila Malcolmson welcomes community multiculturalism and anti-racism grants
NANAIMO – Sheila Malcolmson, New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo is welcoming $12,000 through the province’s Multiculturalism Grant Program for projects designed to promote multiculturalism and fight racism. “These terrific organizations are changing lives in our community,” said MLA Malcolmson. “Our …
Local MLAs welcomes school upgrades for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students
NANAIMO – Local MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $1.1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. “The BC …
MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley welcome restored ferry service to coastal communities
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming increased ferry service on route #19 between Nanaimo and Gabriola, and route #5 between Crofton and Vesuvius, reversing service cuts made by the previous BC Liberal government. “As a …
Local MLAs welcome school upgrades for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students
NANAIMO – Local MLAs Doug Routley and Leonard Krog say students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to over $4.4 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School …
MLA Krog welcomes Community Action Team to Nanaimo to fight overdose crisis
NANAIMO – Nanaimo is one of 18 B.C. communities that are getting an on-the-ground Community Action Team (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of the Province’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “I have spoken to too many families who have …
Nanaimo benefits from Community Gaming Grant investments in public safety and environment
NANAIMO – Nanaimo is receiving eight community gaming grants for not-for-profit organizations offering public safety or environment programs, announced MLA for Nanaimo Leonard Krog and MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan Doug Routley on behalf of Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing …
MLA Krog unveils new Stop of Interest sign featuring local sports legend Harry Manson
NANAIMO – Local MLA Leonard Krog unveiled today a new Stop of Interest sign at Deverill Square Gyro 2 Park in Nanaimo featuring the story of local sports legend Harry Manson. The sign commemorates November 12, 1892, when the first …
MLA Krog welcomes greater incentives for people to switch to cleaner fuel sources
VICTORIA – Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog is welcoming $17,500 in incentives from government to encourage people in the Nanaimo region to switch to cleaner fuel sources this winter. Krog said that in the past, the B.C. wood stove exchange program …