COMOX VALLEY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says funding will deliver projects to people in the Comox Valley. Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations throughout the Coast and Vancouver Island are receiving funding to promote economic diversification, clean …
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