COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says vulnerable people in the Cowichan region will have greater access to local services which will help tackle homelessness as the community recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. “Local governments play …
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back to Stephanie HigginsonMLA Doug Routley says joint investment will make fisheries more sustainable and boost local jobs
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan Doug Routley says aquaculture operations will be made more sustainable and environmentally-friendly thanks to a joint grant from the provincial and federal governments. “Shellfish farms create good jobs for people in our …
Funding for Active Transportation will help people get around in Ladysmith, says NDP MLA Doug Routley
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says new funding from the BC NDP government will help Ladysmith create an active transportation development plan which will help encourage more people to cycle, walk, skateboard, and use other forms of active …
New meat licensing system supports farming families and provincewide food security, says NDP MLA Doug Routley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says new meat licensing system will make it easier for B.C. families to buy, serve, and enjoy locally raised beef, pork, and poultry. Farmers in rural parts of B.C. will benefit under this …
New agricultural land rules will support farming families, says NDP MLA Doug Routley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says new rules will add flexibility and increased housing options for a small secondary home in the Agricultural Land Reserve. The additional residence can be used for anything from housing extended family …
Supports will help Cowichan Valley prepare for emergency events, says NDP MLA Doug Routley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says funding for Emergency Operations Centres will help Cowichan Valley prepare for emergency events. “Improving emergency communications across many of our smaller communities will go a long way towards building a stronger …
Funding boost to local literacy programs will help people get the skills they need, says NDP MLA Doug Routley
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says a funding boost to community-based adult literacy program will help people gain skills in reading, writing, math and digital literacy. “Improving quality of life starts with reducing obstacles to everyday tasks …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say Wi-Fi Coming to Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay Ferry Terminals
NANAIMO – Travellers and commuters in Nanaimo and on Gabriola Island will soon be able to enjoy free and reliable Wi-Fi at the Nanaimo Harbour and Descanso Bay ferry terminals as they wait to board, say New Democrat MLAs Sheila …
Fairy Creek an important step for old growth protection, say NDP MLAs Routley, Walker, and Malcolmson
NANAIMO – On Wednesday, Premier John Horgan and Minister Katrine Conroy announced the BC NDP government will honour the request by the Pacheedaht, Huu-ay-aht and Ditidaht First Nations to defer old growth logging in Fairy Creek Watershed and Central Walbran …
NDP MLA Doug Routley say new electric school buses will drive Cowichan forward
Cowichan – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says students in Cowichan will be at the forefront of a zero-emission movement as three of the new school buses coming to the region are electric vehicles. “We’re committed to creating a healthy …