COWICHAN – Local MLA Doug Routley says students in the Cowichan Valley will benefit from safer, more efficient schools thanks to over $1.6 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects in the Cowichan Valley School District. “The BC Liberals’ …
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MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley welcome restored ferry service to coastal communities
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLAs Sheila Malcolmson and Doug Routley are welcoming increased ferry service on route #19 between Nanaimo and Gabriola, and route #5 between Crofton and Vesuvius, reversing service cuts made by the previous BC Liberal government. “As …
Advisory council engages people on wild salmon recommendations
The Premier’s Wild Salmon Advisory Council is continuing its work toward the development of a renewed provincial approach to protecting and enhancing wild salmon, with the launch of community engagement sessions around the province beginning next month. Members of the …
New ICU to help people in Nanaimo access better health care
A new intensive care unit (ICU) at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) will help meet the demands of a growing and aging population and offer improved care for critically ill patients. “Our government is proud to move forward with replacing this …
Drop-in Open House for new Cowichan Hospital
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Catalyst Paper purchase secures 1,500 local forestry jobs
The jobs and livelihoods of 1,500 British Columbia forestry workers are being secured by Paper Excellence Canada’s (PEC) acquisition of Catalyst Paper’s facilities in Crofton, Port Alberni and Powell River. The purchase by PEC – which is subject to regulatory …
Historic legislation sets targets, timelines to reduce poverty.
British Columbia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy, guided by legislation introduced today, will lift thousands of people out of poverty, create more opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and make it easier for people to participate in their community. The …
B.C. government to protect Catalyst pensions and jobs
The Government of British Columbia has taken action to protect the pension benefits and jobs of almost 1,000 retirees and 1,500 workers of Catalyst Paper. Effective immediately, the Province has amended the Pension Benefits Standards Regulation to modify the relief …
2018 Referendum
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