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,” …
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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 …
MLA Doug Routley welcomes new playground for Gabriola Elementary School
NANAIMO – Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley says students at Gabriola Elementary School are getting a new accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in provincial funding. “This is great news for the kids at Gabriola Elementary,” said MLA Routley. “Play is …
Local MLAs welcome BC Arts Council Grants for Nanaimo and Gabriola
NANAIMO – Local MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming $166,480 through the province’s BC Arts Council Grant Program for community projects that will create new programs that encourage more inclusivity and accessibility in the creative sector, including those …
MLA Routley welcomes school upgrades for Cowichan Valley students
COWICHAN – Local MLA Doug Routley says students in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $1.6 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Cowichan Valley School District. “The BC Liberals’ …
Local MLAs welcomes school upgrades for Nanaimo-Ladysmith students
NANAIMO – Local MLAs Doug Routley and Sheila Malcolmson say students in Nanaimo and Ladysmith will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $1.1 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District. “The BC …
MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley welcome restored ferry service to coastal communities
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming increased ferry service on route #19 between Nanaimo and Gabriola, and route #5 between Crofton and Vesuvius, reversing service cuts made by the previous BC Liberal government. “As a …