BELLA COOLA – New Democrat MLA for North Coast Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $177,000 to help people in the Central Coast be better prepared for wildfires. “People in rural communities know the importance of being prepared for fire season,” said MLA …
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Local fire departments to benefit from new provincial funding
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA for North Coast and Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness Jennifer Rice is welcoming over $86,000 in new provincial funding that will help fire departments in Haida Gwaii and Port Edward with equipment and training …
MLA Ravi Kahlon calls on Ian Paton to support patients’ rights in Delta
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Delta teen Brandon Bassi honoured in B.C. Legislature
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MLA Rachna Singh celebrates new accessible playground for elementary students in Surrey
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Local MLA Doug Donaldson welcomes funding for capital projects in Smithers
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Local MLA Katrine Conroy welcomes funding for capital projects in Kootenay West
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