NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo Sheila Malcolmson is welcoming $25,000 to assist with emergency planning, cross-training, and FireSmart activities for the City of Nanaimo. “Climate change is causing more frequent and intense wildfires, so it’s more important than ever for …
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back to Sheila MalcolmsonMLA Sheila Malcolmson welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson is welcoming $300,770 in funding for 8 not-for-profit organizations in Nanaimo. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “We are so grateful to have a robust set of environmental and public …
Local MLA Sheila Malcolmson welcomes funding for sport, arts, and culture in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson is welcoming $873,140 to benefit 27 sport, arts, and cultural organizations in Nanaimo. “Art, culture and sporting events tie our community together,” said Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson. “This investment will help support the terrific …
BC Liberal arrogance on Denman Island ferry conversion leaves mess for waterways, community residents
Former Liberal Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone ignored concerns raised by the residents of Denman Island about the decision to move to cable ferry service. That decision has left the community with a mess of plastic debris and broken …
Nanaimo educators named as finalists for Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley congratulate Chad Jobe and Brett Hancock from SD68 on being named as finalists in this year’s Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education. Jobe and Hancock are two of thirty education …
Local MLA Sheila Malcolmson speaks about BC’s action on climate change
NANAIMO – The New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo spoke in the B.C. Legislature today about how her government’s CleanBC plan to tackle climate change is a “win-win” for B.C.’s economy and the global environment. Highlights from MLA Malcolmson’s statement: “Making …
MLA Malcolmson celebrates over 500 new affordable homes underway for people in Nanaimo
Nanaimo – Local New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson is celebrating 518 units of new affordable housing for seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness already built or underway in Nanaimo. The housing across Nanaimo is part of 20,000 units of new …
MLA Malcolmson participates in food security program for people with disabilities in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – In anticipation of B.C’s second annual AccessAbility week, New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson participated in a new Nanaimo Food Share society program designed to increase food security and reduce social isolation for people with disabilities. Yesterday, Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for …
Local MLAs welcome $150,000 for flood preparedness in Nanaimo
Nanaimo – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming $150,000 in funding from the province to support Nanaimo in preparing for and responding to floods. “Climate change is causing more frequent, unpredictable, and intense floods throughout B.C. …
Local MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants for Nanaimo and North Cowichan
NANAIMO – Local MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming $36,000 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program to support arts and culture organizations in Nanaimo, Gabriola, Ladysmith and Chemainus. “Artists shine a light on our past and help …