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 …
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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 – …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says new support for tourism projects in Ladysmith will attract visitors and boost local economies
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says new support from the BC NDP government for tourism projects in Ladysmith will attract visitors, boost local economies and help communities recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Floating Maritime Museum in Ladysmith and Oyster Bay …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say grants will keep people and local environment safe
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say local organizations will be able to restore local ecosystems and keep people safe thanks to funding from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives. “Many of these …
NDP MLA Routley says community counselling service will be extended for Snuneymuxw First Nation
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that First Nations people on Snuneymuxw territory, as well as Snuneymuxw members living away from home, will continue to benefit from low and no-cost counselling services with the extension of funding. “The discoveries of unmarked graves at residential school sites have opened …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says rebates will help people switch to cleaner heating sources
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says $47,000 in funding from the provincial government will continue to help people in the Cowichan Valley Regional District area to upgrade from wood stoves to cleaner heating sources. “Reducing air pollution …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says new infrastructure funding a boost for community services
COWICHAN VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that Capital Grants through the Community Gaming Grants (CGG) program will help the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club and The Ita Wegman Association of BC for Curative Education and Social Therapy …
MLA Routley says new recovery funding will help local fairs, festivals and events resume in Cowichan region
NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says new support from the BC New Democrat government will help local fairs, festivals and community events resume in Cowichan. “Whether it’s bigger music festivals or smaller community fairs, the Cowichan Valley is …
NDP MLAs Routley and Malcolmson say expanded organic waste project in Nanaimo will help fight climate change
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Routley and Malcolmson say an expanded organic waste project in the Nanaimo Regional District will help decrease greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs and produce compost for residents. “Disposing of waste in the least harmful way possible is critical in the fight against climate change, …
NDP MLAs Malcolmson and Routley say students at VIU will benefit from new technology and trades equipment
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley say students will gain hands-on skills thanks to new technology and trades equipment upgrades at Vancouver Island University. “Using the latest technology will help students gain the skills they need …