GABRIOLA ISLAND – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that Gabriola Community Bus Services will get a new home, helping the community recover more quickly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from new funding for local …
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B.C. Premier John Horgan asks Prime Minister to continue to encourage Indian government to seek peaceful solution on farmers’ legislation
VICTORIA – Today Premier John Horgan wrote a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asking him to continue to encourage the Indian Government to seek a peaceful solution on the farmers’ legislation. “I write to you to share the deep …
NDP MLA Kahlon says funding for Delta’s Earthwise Society will support local environmental initiatives
DELTA – New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says that $58,750 in funding from the province will support Delta community not-for-profit the Earthwise Society in with their local work in environmental conservation. “During these stressful times, it remains important that we …
MLA Leonard says Comox Valley treatment and recovery beds to be made more accessible
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says people in the Comox Valley struggling with substance use challenges will soon have access to two publicly funded beds for women at the Comox Valley Transition Society. “Having access to a treatment …
NDP MLAs Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say funding will support nature conservation and public safety non-profits in Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLAs Dan Coulter and Kelli Paddon say community non-profits in Chilliwack are getting a boost of over $200 000 in funding, which will support their local work in environmental conservation and public safety. “These organizations in our …
MLA Rice says Prince Rupert treatment and recovery beds to be more accessible
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in the north coast struggling with substance use challenges will soon have access to six publicly funded beds at Trinity Men’s Recovery House in Prince Rupert. “The difference that Trinity …
NDP MLAs welcome new treatment and recovery beds coming to Vancouver
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Melanie Mark, George Heyman and Mable Elmore say people in Vancouver struggling with substance use challenges will soon have access to at least 31 publicly funded beds at three addiction treatment and recovery homes in the Vancouver …
NDP MLA Harwinder Sandhu says public treatment and recovery beds coming to Vernon-Monashee
VERNON – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu says people in Vernon-Monashee struggling with substance use and mental health challenges will soon have access to eight publicly funded treatment spaces through the Turning Points Collaborative Society. “People need a safe, supportive environment to be able to …
NDP MLAs say new treatment and recovery beds coming to Richmond
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLAs Henry Yao, Aman Singh and Kelly Greene say people in Richmond struggling with substance use challenges will soon have access to four new publicly funded beds at Turning Point Recovery Society. “This investment means more …
NDP MLAs Cullen and Rice welcome new Coast Mountain College course to boost career opportunities and economic recovery
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Jennifer Rice and Nathan Cullen says people in the northwest will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for in-demand jobs, thanks to a new micro-credential program being offered through Coast Mountain College (CMC). The …