PARKSVILLE: NDP MLA Stephanie Higginson says that more families in Oceanside will benefit from $10-a-day child care spaces and funding for new child care centres. “As we see more and more young families choose Parksville to raise their kids, it’s …
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NANAIMO – BC NDP MLAs Anderson, Malcolmson, and Higginson say funding announced this week will strengthen the work of local volunteer and composite fire departments to help keep people safer in emergencies. “The dedicated volunteer firefighters across Ladysmith – Oceanside should have the …
BC NDP MLAs says changes will bring more film and tv industry jobs to greater Nanaimo region
NANAIMO – BC NDP MLAs George Anderson, Stephanie Higginson, and Sheila Malcolmson say upcoming changes to the regional and distant location tax credits will bring more film and television productions and jobs to the greater Nanaimo region and other Vancouver …
BC NDP MLA Doug Routley says Cowichan will be better equipped to defend against climate change
COWICHAN VALLEY – BC NDP MLA Doug Routley says people in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip local governments and First Nations to reduce the risk of disasters. “The Cowichan Tribes …
BC NDP MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say new classrooms are coming to Chase River Elementary
NANAIMO – BC NDP MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that students in Nanaimo will benefit as 125 new student spaces are added to Chase River Elementary as part of the government’s actions to expand schools. “We’ve been working hard to build …
BC NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say people will gather, work and play in new community space on Gabriola Island
GABRIOLA ISLAND – BC NDP MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley celebrated the opening of the Lund Gathering Place on the weekend, where people on Gabriola Island will be able to gather, work, and play. “People on Gabriola love to gather …
People in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during emergencies, thanks to provincial funding for Emergency Operation Centres
LADYSMITH – BC NDP MLA Doug Routley says people in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during emergencies, with provincial funding that will better equip their local Emergency Operations Centres. “Having effective and efficient Emergency Operations Centres truly makes a …
BC NDP MLA Routley says grants will support local sports in Ladysmith and Chemainus
LADYSMITH – BC NDP MLA Doug Routley says grants for local not-for-profits will support sports organizations so that people can stay active and healthy in Ladysmith and Chemainus. “Not-for-profits like the Cowichan Valley Minor Hockey Association and the Ladysmith Baseball Association are …
BC NDP MLAs say funding will support training for in-demand careers at Vancouver Island University
NANIAMO – BC NDP MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say that people will benefit from tuition-free programs to help train for high-demand post-secondary programs and meet their career goals at VIU. “People who are working to gain credentials and skills …
NDP MLAs Routley and Malcolmson say funding for new playground will mean more fun for kids in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say a new accessible playground is on the way for students at Mountain View Elementary. “Playgrounds give kids the opportunity for creative play and help build skills like sharing and …