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 …
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COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says students in the Cowichan Valley school district are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in School …
North Cowichan to receive funding for wildfire preparedness
NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan Doug Routley is welcoming $189,780 to assist with wildfire education, planning and cross-training for municipality of North Cowichan, the Stz’unimus First Nation and the Cowichan Tribes. “This funding will help inform people about …
North Cowichan and Duncan to be better protected from floods
NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is pleased to announce $750,000 in provincial funding for the construction of a new flood gate on Canada Avenue in order to better protect the south end of North Cowichan and the …
MLA Doug Routley welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is welcoming $144,000 in funding for 3 not-for-profit organizations in Nanaimo, Ladysmith and on Gabriola Island. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “These local organizations are …
Local MLA Doug Routley welcomes funding for sport, arts, and culture
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is welcoming $301,275 to benefit 16 sport, arts, and cultural organizations in the Nanaimo-North Cowichan area. “The importance of sport, arts and culture for the health and vitality of our communities cannot be overstated,” …
Local MLA Routley celebrates funding toward new weir on Cowichan Lake
Duncan – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is celebrating funding for a new Cowichan Valley-based project under the British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF), a $142.8 million fund over five years dedicated to restoring our province’s wild salmon …
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 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 …