NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say vulnerable people in Nanaimo will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “Homelessness has hit …
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back to Sheila MalcolmsonNDP MLA Malcolmson says skills training will help people in Nanaimo get back to work
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson 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 …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Walker says BladeRunners will prepare at-risk youth for work
PARKSVILLE – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson Adam Walker say at-risk youth on the mid-Island 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. “The …
Supports will help Nanaimo and Snaw-Naw-As First Nation prepare for emergency events, say NDP MLAs Adam Walker and Sheila Malcolmson
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Adam Walker and Sheila Malcolmson say funding for Emergency Operations Centres will help Nanaimo and Snaw-Naw-As First Nation prepare for emergency events. “This funding for Snaw-Naw-As First Nation to develop an Emergency Operations Centre is …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says NDP MLA Sheila Malcolmson
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says a funding boost to community-based Indigenous, adult and family literacy programs will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Literacy Central Vancouver Island’s support for adult learners, families, …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say Wi-Fi Coming to Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay Ferry Terminals
NANAIMO – Travellers and commuters in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island will soon be able to enjoy free and reliable Wi-Fi at the Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay ferry terminals as they wait to board, say New Democrat MLAs Sheila …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, say NDP MLAs Routley, Walker, and Malcolmson
NANAIMO – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
NDP MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say new electric school buses will drive Nanaimo forward
Nanaimo – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say students in Nanaimo will be at the forefront of a zero-emission movement as three of the new school buses coming to the region are electric vehicles. “By investing in …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says Budget 2021 supports strong pandemic recovery in Nanaimo
Nanaimo – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says creating sustainable jobs, expanding childcare spaces, and providing affordable housing will help Nanaimo residents recover from the pandemic, stronger and healthier. “The pandemic has taken a toll on the people of Nanaimo …
NDP MLAs say multiculturalism grants will help fight racism in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Adam Walker and Doug Routley say multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations in Nanaimo and Lantzville fight systemic racism. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian, and anti-Black racism. “Racism, …