NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say people in Nanaimo and the Snuneymuxw Nation will benefit from safer roads thanks to another year of Vision Zero grants, that will help prevent serious injuries and deaths. “With …
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NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says people who use wheelchairs in Nanaimo will soon have more accessible taxi services through the government’s Passenger Transporation Accessibility Program (PTAP). “People in Nanaimo who need accessible transportation should have options to get around …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say funding will support tourism and community events like Nanaimo Blues Festival and Ladysmith Festival of Lights
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that funding will help ensure local fairs, festivals and events can provide fun and excitement for residents and visitors alike. “Nanaimo’s events bring people from all over to enjoy …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says more active transportation options are rolling out for Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says people in Nanaimo will have more options for active transportation with provincial funding for local projects. “We’re funding active transportation infrastructure in Nanaimo to create safer routes for cyclists, pedestrians, and more,” …
MLA Malcolmson says new affordable homes coming for renters in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says that funding announced today will bring 62 new affordable rental homes to Nanaimo, to help more people with moderate and low incomes find a place to live. “We want Nanaimo seniors who’ve contributed so much to …
Streamlined training and emergency support service funding increase will better support evacuees in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – BC NDP MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say more Emergency Support Services (ESS) responders in Nanaimo will be prepared to provide support to evacuees during emergencies thanks to new streamlined training and increased ESS funding. “Emergency Support Service responders play a …
MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say youth will have better access to care with new Foundry Centre coming to Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say more young people will have better access to vital health care services, including primary care, counselling, early intervention, prevention and addictions supports closer to home with a new Foundry centre on …
MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say funding will help grow local music industry in Nanaimo and North Cowichan
LADYSMITH – MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that funding announced today will help B.C.-based musicians to develop their careers and grow the local music industry. “Music brings people together, which is just what we need,” said Sheila …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say funding will help local governments to deliver housing faster in Nanaimo and North Cowichan
CHEMAINUS – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say local governments are receiving funding that will help them implement new provincial legislation to build more homes for people faster. “This funding for Nanaimo and the Regional District will help our local …
MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say funding will support local volunteer fire departments in Nanaimo, Gabriola, Thetis, and the North Cowichan Valley, keeping people safe
GABRIOLA ISLAND – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that funding announced this week will help local fire departments to protect more people and structures in the region. “The Nanaimo region has amazing local firefighting teams, supported by volunteers giving their time to our community,” said Sheila …