COURTENAY – Consultations led by New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard have led to regulation changes that will increase the availability of locally-raised meat in the Alberni Valley, Kootenays and the Fraser-Fort George region. “Our government is changing regulations so that …
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MLA Glumac says people in the Tri Cities to benefit from local food security action
PORT MOODY – New Democrat MLA Rick Glumac says that a $85,000 grant from the province will help local governments boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in the Tri-Cities. MLA Glumac says the grant funding will go towards developing …
MLA Mungall says people in Nelson to benefit from nearly $25,000 for local poverty action plan
NELSON – New Democrat MLA Michelle Mungall is proud to see a $24,461 grant from the province for the City of Nelson’s work to reduce poverty in our community. With the economic impacts of COVID-19 being felt everywhere, including here …
MLAs D’Eith and Beare say people in Maple Ridge to benefit from local poverty action plan
MAPLE RIDGE – New Democrat MLAs Lisa Beare and Bob D’Eith say that a $25,000 grant will help local government to improve food security for vulnerable and low-income people in Maple Ridge. “I’m so pleased to see funding to strengthen …
MLA Chow says people in Vancouver to benefit from local poverty action plan
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-Fraserview George Chow is welcoming $50,000 in provincial grant funding to help local government boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in Vancouver. The grant funding will enable the City of Vancouver to establish …
MLA Donaldson says Stikine communities to benefit from nearly $9 million in new funding
HAZELTON – New Democrat MLA Doug Donaldson says people in Stikine communities will benefit from $8,856,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. “Our NDP …
MLA Rice says Haida Gwaii to benefit from over $2.1 million in new funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in Haida Gwaii will benefit from $2,156,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. …
MLA Rice says Prince Rupert to benefit from over $6.5 million in new funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in Prince Rupert will benefit from $6,524,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. …
Surrey MLAs welcome protections to help seasonal farm workers stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic
SURREY – New Democrat MLAs in Surrey are welcoming BC government supports aimed at keeping seasonal farm workers, and all agriculture workers, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect farmers and farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of …
MLA Ravi Kahlon welcomes domestic violence prevention funding in Delta
DELTA – Deltassist Family and Community Services Society has received provincial funding to support efforts to reduce violence against women and children. “Work to protect and support survivors of domestic violence is more important than ever during these stressful times,” …