Former BC Liberal Finance Minister Mike de Jong refused in 2015 to implement a measure to reduce the risk of money laundering in casinos, the Cullen Commission was told yesterday. BC Lottery Commission CEO Jim Lightbody testified that he asked …
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Addictions treatment and recovery services in the Comox Valley will get a boost, says MLA Leonard
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Courtenay-Comox, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “Like lots of organizations, substance treatment and recovery …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Richmond, say NDP MLAs
RICHMOND – New Democrat MLAs Henry Yao, Aman Singh and Kelly Greene are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Richmond, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The COVID-19 pandemic …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Maple Ridge, say NDP MLAs
MAPLE RIDGE – New Democrat MLAs Bob D’Eith and Lisa Beare are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Maple Ridge, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “Our New Democrat …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Vernon, says NDP MLA Sandhu
Vernon – New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu is welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Vernon, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The pandemic and opioid crisis have been very …
Addictions treatment and recovery services get a boost in Langley, say NDP MLAs Andrew Mercier and Megan Dykeman
LANGLEY – New Democrat MLAs Andrew Mercier and Megan Dykeman are welcoming funding for addictions treatment and recovery services in Langley, providing a boost for providers and ensuring people struggling with addictions are supported during COVID-19. “The need to adapt in …
MLA Ma says funding will support community building in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Bowinn Ma says that $194,800 in funding from the province will help support North Vancouver community organizations in adapting to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. In North Vancouver, the Presentation House Cultural Society is receiving $50,000 to buy video streaming …
NDP Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon funding three local scholarships to advance equity and inspire social change
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon is personally funding three scholarships, each in the amount of $500 for students who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and social change. “Scholarships and bursaries are investments in our community’s future,” said …
NDP MLAs say more ECEs will be trained to provide childcare in Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Lana Popham, and Rob Fleming say that families in Victoria will benefit as more people are trained to become early childhood educators. “COVID-19 has reminded us of the critical role child care professionals …
MLA Osborne says funding will support outdoor services on Denman Island
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says that $87,800 in funding from the province will help support better access to COVID-safe community services on Denman Island. The funding will go to the Denman Island Community Education Society, to support the construction of a covered outdoor space to deliver …