VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Nathan Cullen and Jennifer Rice say that communities in the northwest will be able to recover more quickly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from close to $13 million in new funding …
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Chilliwack-Kent communities to get infrastructure and jobs boost through B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan, says MLA Kelli Paddon
CHILLIWACK – New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon says that communities in the Chilliwack-Kent area will be able to recover more quickly from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with help from over $1.8 million in new funding for local infrastructure …
NDP MLAs welcome improvements to Nanaimo Port through B.C.’s Economic Recovery Plan
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley and Adam Walker say improvements to the Port of Nanaimo will create good-paying local jobs and support regional economic activity. “The pandemic has been hard on people and businesses, that’s why our …
NDP MLAs welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Murray Rankin, Lana Popham, and Mitzi Dean say people in Greater Victoria will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered at the University of …
NDP MLAs welcome new course to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in Nanaimo
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson, Doug Routley, and Adam Walker say people in Nanaimo will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to a new micro-credential program being offered at Vancouver Island University. …
NDP MLAs Anderson and Conroy welcome new courses to boost career opportunities and economic recovery in the West Kootenays
CASTLEGAR & NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the West Kootenays will be able to re-skill or upskill to prepare for high-demand jobs, thanks to new micro-credential programs being offered at Selkirk College. The courses …
NDP MLA Cullen announces funds to reduce forestry waste in Stikine
SMITHERS – New Democrat MLA Nathan Cullen says that grants to help increase utilization of wood fibre will help support communities and workers in Stikine, while reducing wood waste and emissions. “Putting what would normally be considered forestry waste to …
NDP MLAs welcome new rent bank in Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE – NDP MLAs Bob D’Eith and Lisa Beare are welcoming a new rent bank that is now open and accessible to low- to moderate-income households in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. A rent bank is a homelessness prevention …
MLA Rachna Singh welcomes $125,000 for a clean tech project in Surrey
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Rachna Singh says people will benefit from a $125,000 investment in a clean tech project that will support a healthier environment and green jobs. “By investing in clean tech we are reducing carbon emissions, supporting innovation …