LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from funding that will help strengthen their community’s resilience against climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, and wildfires. “Climate adaptation and disaster readiness requires …
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back to Stephanie HigginsonFunding for ground search and rescue groups will make the backcountry safer says NDP MLA Routley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says annual funding from the provincial government will help ensure that Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) groups and their volunteers are there when people need help in the backcountry. “Nanaimo, Cowichan, and Ladysmith …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say safer roads on their way to Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say people in Nanaimo will benefit from safer roads thanks to a second year of Vision Zero grants. “People in Nanaimo want their loved ones to feel safe wherever they’re walking, …
NDP MLA says funding for emergency response and recovery will keep people safer in the Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that emergency response and recovery efforts will be strengthened with funding for local emergency operations centres in the Cowichan Valley. “People throughout the Cowichan Valley know how important it is to be prepared for disasters …
MLA Doug Routley says funding will support artists in North Cowichan and on Gabriola Island
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that provincial funding for arts organizations and people working in the arts will help the local sector continue to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. “Our region has an impressive …
MLA Doug Routley says Cowichan Valley is more prepared thanks to flood mitigation project
CHEMAINUS – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people in the Cowichan Valley will be safer during future flooding events thanks to the completion of a flood mapping project. “In recent years our community has faced increasing challenges related …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says double the funding for rural projects will help people in Nanaimo – North Cowichan
NANAIMO – NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that double the funding for B.C.’s newest economic diversification program will enable municipalities, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations to complete more projects in rural communities, including Nanaimo – North …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says funding will help host events like Sunfest in the Cowichan Valley
LAKE COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is announcing recipients of provincial funding to help make sure local fairs, festivals and other events continue throughout 2023 and 2024. “As we emerge from the pandemic, our local festivals, fairs and …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says new provincial funding for local libraries on Vancouver Island will benefit people
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley announced funding for regional libraries on Vancouver Island, allowing local library users to benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information. “Libraries are keepers of our knowledge and our …
Services and supports expanded to help evacuees in the Cowichan Valley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley is welcoming funding to improve local emergency support services (ESS) for people evacuated from their homes during natural disasters or other emergencies. “Emergency support services provide important relief when disasters strike in …