PORT MCNEILL – New Democrat MLA for North Island Claire Trevena is welcoming a total of $68,975 for education and emergency planning to reduce wildfire risk in three North Island communities. “People in the North Island want to be prepared for …
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VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin Mitzi Dean is welcoming $49,900 to assist cross-training, FireSmart activities and inter-agency cooperation for the Capital Regional District. “Everyone wants to feel prepared for when disaster strikes,” said MLA Dean. “This funding will help ensure …
MLA Nicholas Simons welcomes nearly $115,000 to help the Sunshine Coast Regional District plan for wildfires
SECHELT– New Democrat MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast Nicholas Simons is welcoming a $114,850 grant to the Sunshine Coast Regional District to assist with wildfire planning and prevention. “Supporting communities in planning for wildfire emergencies is essential,” said MLA Simons. “This funding …
MLA Doug Donaldson welcomes grants to reduce wildfire risks in the Northwest
HAZELTON – New Democrat MLA for Stikine Doug Donaldson is welcoming nearly $270,000 in provincial grants to help Northwest communities better prepare for wildfires. “In the Northwest, First Nations and small communities are taking a proactive approach to wildfire preparation,” said MLA …
MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes grants to prepare for wildfire risks in the North Coast
PRINCE RUPERT- New Democrat MLA for North Coast Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $185,000 in grants to assist North Coast communities with wildfire planning and education. “People in rural communities know the importance of being prepared for fire season,” said MLA …
MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes grants to reduce wildfire risks in the Central Coast
BELLA COOLA – New Democrat MLA for North Coast Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $177,000 to help people in the Central Coast be better prepared for wildfires. “People in rural communities know the importance of being prepared for fire season,” said MLA …
Local fire departments to benefit from new provincial funding
BELLA COOLA – New Democrat MLA for North Coast and Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $110,000 in new provincial funding that will help fire departments in the Central Coast with equipment and training costs. “Our …
Local fire departments to benefit from new provincial funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA for North Coast and Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $86,000 in new provincial funding that will help fire departments in Haida Gwaii and Port Edward with equipment and training …
Motion by BC NDP MLA Singh to formally recognize rights of MLAs to wear Indigenous, religious and cultural head coverings passes unanimously
VICTORIA – A motion by NDP MLA Rachna Singh to update the dress code in the House and formally protect the rights of Members of the Legislative Assembly to wear Indigenous, religious and cultural head coverings was passed unanimously today by the …
Local MLAs welcome new homes on the way for Indigenous peoples in the north
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Jennifer Rice and Doug Donaldson are welcoming new, affordable homes for Indigenous peoples in their communities of North Coast, Stikine, and neighbouring Skeena. “British Columbia is the first province in Canada to fund on-reserve housing,” …