NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that a $125,000 grant in provincial funding to help local government boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in Nanaimo. “Poverty has been a huge issue here in Nanaimo, …
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NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson is welcoming nearly $150,000 in funding for programs in Nanaimo that enhance restorative justice, support healing for Indigenous youth, and offer sexualized violence supports. “To get tough on crime, we need to tackle …
Province, local MLAs, ask Nanaimo companies to assist through new COVID-19 Supply Hub
NANAIMO – A new COVID-19 Supply Hub is connecting needed medical supplies to support front-line health care workers, and local MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are encouraging Nanaimo companies to assist. “Making sure our health care professionals in Nanaimo and …
MLAs Malcolmson and Routley welcome school upgrades in Nanaimo-Ladysmith
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in …
MLA Malcolmson welcomes grant to reduce wildfire risk in Nanaimo
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 …
MLA 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 …