SURREY – New Democrat MLA Harry Bains is welcoming $183,780 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Newton. “Funding after school activities means our kids grow up healthier and happier. It brings people together and …
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Local MLA Garry Begg welcomes $124,620 for students in Surrey-Guildford
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Garry Begg is welcoming $124,620 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Guildford. “Income shouldn’t be a barrier for students participating in afterschool activities. Funding PACs means a more inclusive …
Local MLA Judy Darcy welcomes annual PAC funds, totaling $157,820 for students in New Westminster
NEW WESTMINSTER – New Democrat MLA Judy Darcy is welcoming $157,820 in Community Gaming Grant funding to the local Parent Advisory Council to benefit students in New Westminster. “PACs work hard to provide extracurricular activities to students in every community,” …
Local MLA Shane Simpson welcomes $130,400 for students in Vancouver-Hastings
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Shane Simpson is welcoming $130,400 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Vancouver-Hastings. “All kids deserve the chance to participate in extracurricular activities, regardless of family income,” said Shane …
Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41
BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen, Anne Kang and Raj Chouhan are welcoming $456,840 in Community Gaming Grant funding to the Parent Advisory Council to benefit students in Burnaby. Schools receive PAC funding each year to provide …
Local MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes $167,000 for students in the Comox Valley
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $167,000 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in the Comox Valley. “Our kids deserve to have access to quality programs both inside and outside of …
Local MLA Claire Trevena welcomes $139,360 for students in the North Island
CAMPBELL RIVER – New Democrat MLA Claire Trevena is welcoming $139,360 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in the North Island. “Extracurricular programs are essential to a child’s healthy development,” said Claire Trevena, MLA …
Local MLA Ravi Kahlon welcomes $194,360 for students in Delta North
DELTA – New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon is welcoming $194,360 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Delta North. “Making sure kids have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities is something I strongly …
Local MLA Rachna Singh welcomes $138,460 for students in Surrey-Green Timbers
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Rachna Singh is welcoming $138,460 in Community Gaming Grant funding to parent advisory councils to benefit students in Surrey-Green Timbers. “This funding is an investment in our children and community. Extracurricular activities encourage exercise and …