LADYSMITH – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people in Ladysmith and on Gabriola Island will benefit from a stronger local arts community and have access to more recreational opportunities, thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of $3.8 …
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People in Mid Island-Pacific Rim to benefit from hydropower project and new community centres
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser says that people in Mid Island-Pacific Rim will benefit from a new hydropower project and better access to community centres, thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over $10 million for …
People in Greater Victoria to benefit from new community centres and recreational facilities
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs say that people in Greater Victoria will have access to new community centres, and more arts and recreation opportunities thanks to a new joint provincial-federal investment of over $18 million for eight projects. “By investing …
People in the North Coast to benefit from new recreation and job opportunities
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says that people in the North Coast will benefit from nearly $540,000 in provincial grants for local recreation and economic development projects that will help local governments and First Nations plan for …
People in the Kootenays to benefit from new recreation and job opportunities
NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Michelle Mungall and Katrine Conroy say that people throughout southern British Columbia will have access to new job opportunities and enhanced outdoor recreation spaces in their backyards, thanks to over $2.6 million in provincial grants …
People on Gabriola Island to benefit from economic development project
GABRIOLA ISLAND – New Democrat MLA Doug Routley says that people on Gabriola Island will benefit from increased job opportunities, thanks to $100,000 in provincial funding for an economic development project. “Islanders are resilient, innovative and full of ideas on …
People in Mid Island-Pacific Rim to benefit from economic development projects
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser says that people in Mid Island-Pacific Rim will benefit from increased job opportunities, thanks to over $370,000 in provincial grants that will support local recreation and economic development projects. “I’m so pleased …
MLA D’Eith says people in Mission to benefit from local poverty action plan
MISSION – New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith says that a $15,000 grant will help local government to boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in Mission. “Our efforts to address poverty in Mission must be based on the needs of …
MLAs D’Eith and Beare say people in Maple Ridge to benefit from local poverty action plan
MAPLE RIDGE – New Democrat MLAs Lisa Beare and Bob D’Eith say that a $25,000 grant will help local government to improve food security for vulnerable and low-income people in Maple Ridge. “I’m so pleased to see funding to strengthen …
MLA Leonard says people in the Comox Valley to benefit from local poverty action plan
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says that a $100,000 grant in provincial funding to help local government boost supports for vulnerable and low-income people in the Comox Valley. “Tackling poverty is no easy task,” said Leonard, MLA for …