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 …
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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 …
MLA Donaldson says Stikine communities to benefit from nearly $9 million in new funding
HAZELTON – New Democrat MLA Doug Donaldson says people in Stikine communities will benefit from $8,856,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. “Our NDP …
MLA Rice says Haida Gwaii to benefit from over $2.1 million in new funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in Haida Gwaii will benefit from $2,156,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. …
MLA Rice says Prince Rupert to benefit from over $6.5 million in new funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says people in Prince Rupert will benefit from $6,524,000 in new provincial funding for local infrastructure and service improvements. The funding is part of a $75 million investment in communities across northern B.C. …
Surrey MLAs welcome protections to help seasonal farm workers stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic
SURREY – New Democrat MLAs in Surrey are welcoming BC government supports aimed at keeping seasonal farm workers, and all agriculture workers, safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect farmers and farm workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of …
MLA Ravi Kahlon welcomes domestic violence prevention funding in Delta
DELTA – Deltassist Family and Community Services Society has received provincial funding to support efforts to reduce violence against women and children. “Work to protect and support survivors of domestic violence is more important than ever during these stressful times,” …
MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes upgrades for North Coast schools
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice say students on the North Coast are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $2.5 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in School Districts 50 …
Local MLA Judy Darcy welcomes school upgrades for New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Judy Darcy says students in New Westminster are going to see more green, efficient and safe learning spaces thanks to over $1.2 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in SD 40. “Students …