CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says that new research funding for Selkirk College will improve the lives of people by advancing innovation in manufacturing and regional economic development. “We have a lot of bright minds here in the Kootenays and by helping …
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KLEMTU – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says that people in Klemtu will be safer during extreme temperatures thanks to provincial funding to help local governments and First Nations assess and plan for risks of extreme temperatures that B.C. has been experiencing …
NDP MLAs say projects in Vancouver will promote mass timber products
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs George Chow and Joan Phillip say new projects in Vancouver will use mass timber products, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help grow the province’s clean economy. “With so many people moving to the River District, keeping …
NDP MLA Osborne says project in Tofino will promote mass timber
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says a new project in Tofino will use mass timber products, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help grow the province’s clean economy. “By supporting the new Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Centre to be built …
NDP MLA Katrine Conroy says New Denver will be better prepared for climate-related disasters
NEW DENVER – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy says that people in New Denver will benefit from funding that will help strengthen their community’s resilience against climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, and wildfires. “Like so many regions, the Kootenays are …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says community will be better prepared for climate-related disasters
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says that people in Nanaimo will benefit from funding that will help strengthen their community’s resilience against climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, wildfires. “We want people in Nanaimo to feel safe and secure …
NDP MLA Routley says Cowichan Valley will be better prepared for climate-related disasters
LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from funding that will help strengthen their community’s resilience against climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, and wildfires. “Climate adaptation and disaster readiness requires …
NDP MLA Babchuk says Strathcona Regional District will be better prepared for climate-related disasters
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Michele Babchuk says that people in the Strathcona Regional District will benefit from funding that will help strengthen their community’s resilience against climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, wildfires. “When disaster hits, it impacts the …
NDP MLA says people in Prince Rupert will benefit from funds to reduce the risks of disaster related to climate change
Prince Rupert – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says that people in Prince Rupert will benefit from provincial funding to help reduce risks from future disaster related natural hazards and climate change. “From heat waves to flooding, to sea level rise and shoreline …
NDP MLA says funding for water infrastructure improvements will support a healthier community
TOFINO – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne is welcoming joint funding for wastewater infrastructure improvements in Tofino. “Tofitians care deeply about the natural environment and have worked for years to develop a modern, reliable wastewater treatment system to improve water quality in …