NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say that people who are unhoused will have more access to support services in Nanaimo as a result of provincial funding. “Support for the unsheltered community in Nanaimo is so …
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back to Stephanie HigginsonMLA Routley says that Gabriola Island will soon benefit from stronger connections as high-speed internet construction is underway
GABRIOLA ISLAND – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that soon more people and businesses on Gabriola Island will be able to enjoy high-speed internet, as construction begins to lay subsea fibre optic cable around Vancouver Island. The project is part of the …
NDP MLAs says grants for Central Island organizations will help people access vital community services
CENTRAL ISLAND – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley, and Adam Walker say that people who receive services from local non-profits will benefit from funding to improve community health, accessibility and well-being. “These not-for-profit organizations play an important role in …
NDP MLA says that people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from emergency operations centre funding
DUNCAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that new provincial emergency preparedness funding will help improve emergency operation centres, and better equip locals governments and First Nations in the Cowichan Valley to respond to emergencies and keep people safe. “Here …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson, Routley, and Walker say people in the Nanaimo region will see improvements from new funding for local libraries
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley, and Adam Walker say that people will see improvements at their local public libraries, including expanded digital collections and internet access, upgraded spaces and programming, and improved air circulation thanks to …
NDP MLA Routley says that the Cowichan region will be better prepared to support people during emergencies with new funding
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley say that new funding for Emergency Support Services (ESS) will help keep people safe in the event of an emergency. More than 50 First Nations and local governments will receive a share of more …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say more people will enjoy improved arts spaces in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say more people in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island will benefit from improved arts spaces and facilities thanks to the BC New Democrat government’s continued support of artists throughout B.C. “Nanaimo …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says Cowichan Valley will benefit from additional flood recovery funding
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says Cowichan Valley will benefit from $550,000 in new provincial funding to support recovery work. The Cowichan Valley is one of ten communities in B.C. that was severely impacted by the November …
NDP MLAs say strengthened recovery funding will help support local artists and organizations on the Mid-Island
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley, and Adam Walker say strengthened support from the BC New Democrat government will help local artists and art organizations in the Mid-Island region recover from the impacts of the pandemic. “Supporting Nanaimo’s talented …
NDP Nanaimo MLAs say more nursing seats at VIU will improve healthcare in B.C.
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley, and Adam Walker say expansion of nursing seats at Vancouver Island University and across B.C. will strengthen the province’s healthcare system by increasing future nursing capacity. “This expansion is great news – …