CUMBERLAND – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says new support for manufacturing businesses in central Vancouver Island will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products and strengthen local communities and their economies. “Our region is home to many innovative, …
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NDP MLA Michele Babchuk says new manufacturing jobs coming to Campbell River and Port McNeill
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says new support for manufacturing businesses in Campbell River and Port McNeill will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products and strengthen local communities and their economies. “By supporting our local …
MLA Jennifer Rice says mental-health, addiction supports for youth expanding in the Central Coast
BELLA COOLA – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says children, youth and families in Bella Coola and Bella Bella will benefit from seamless mental-health and addiction services as B.C. expands Integrated Child and Youth (ICY) teams to the region. “It’s …
MLAs Leonard and Osborne say grants will support local nonprofits in Central Vancouver Island
ERRINGTON – New Democrat MLAs Ronna-Rae Leonard and Josie Osborne says local nonprofit organizations are receiving funding to support their work as they continue serving the community. “Communities like Errington and Hornby Island have small but mighty organizations working hard to make …
Eby’s home flipping tax passes despite failed BCU attempt to add loophole
Late yesterday, David Eby’s house flipping tax passed the legislature, despite an attempt by Kevin Falcon’s BCU Party to weaken the legislation. Right now, families who are trying to buy their first home are forced to compete against investors and …
NDP MLAs say grants will support local nonprofits in Greater Victoria
SAANICH – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore, Murray Rankin, Ravi Parmar, and Lana Popham say local nonprofit organizations are receiving funding to support their work as they continue serving the community. “Local theatre brings people together, shares important stories, and …
NDP MLA Russell says funding will deliver economic diversification projects to the Boundary Region
MIDWAY – New Democrat MLA Roly Russell says that funding will deliver projects to people in the Boundary Region. Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean …
Rustad’s plan to give tax dollars to anti-vaxxers shows he’s not looking out for people, says Parmar
BC Conservative Leader John Rustad recently told KelownaNow that he’s planning to give public funds to anti-vaxxers who were fired during the pandemic: Rustad: I actually believe that our health care workers and other workers that were let go or …
NDP MLA Whiteside says families will receive help with costs of school activities and supplies
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Whiteside says families who are struggling with expenses for school activities will be receiving more support from their school districts. “As the former Minister of Education, I understand that ensuring every child has access to …
BC NDP MLA Routley says funding will deliver economic diversification projects to North Cowichan and Nanaimo
NORTH COWICHAN – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that funding will deliver projects to people in North Cowichan and Nanaimo. Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic …