More students in the Comox Valley, on the west coast and north island will now have access to health-care assistant education programs. This increase in these high-demand programs is thanks to a seat expansion and new state-of-the-art learning space at …
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New partnership will build homes for Courtenay families
Over 50 middle-income families in Courtenay will soon have access to new, affordable rental homes in their community, as construction gets underway on a new building. “People at every income level should be able find the affordable housing they need …
Have your say in developing a vision for coastal ferry service
The Province is launching the next phase in its process to develop a vision for British Columbia’s coastal ferry services and is inviting British Columbians to share their views. “Significant investments are being made in ferry infrastructure, with decisions being …
MLA Leonard welcomes funding for Mt. Washington Ski Club in Courtenay
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $30,000 in capital project funding to support the replacement of a passenger vehicle for the Mt. Washington Ski Club. Mt. Washington Ski Club is one of 63 community organizations benefitting from the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes funding for local environmental and public safety organizations
COURTENAY – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard is welcoming $215,900 in funding for 7 not-for-profit organizations in the Comox Valley. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Congratulations to these groups that provide …
MLA Leonard spoke about Reconciliation and Working with Indigenous Communities in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Reconciliation and working with Indigenous Communities in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. It is a privilege to rise today in support of the motion of the …
More long-term care support for people in the Comox Valley
People in the Comox Valley will soon have access to a new long-term care facility that will provide 126 publicly-funded long-term and hospice care beds. “British Columbians deserve to know that high-quality, compassionate long-term and end-of-life care is available when …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Adoption Awareness in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Adoption Awareness in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. November is Adoption Awareness month, a time to honour adoptive families and all those other families in B.C. …
MLA MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard presented Motion 22 — CleanBC Plan and Emissions Reduction
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard presented Motion 22 — CleanBC Plan and Emissions Reduction. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. It is with great anticipation of the debate that I move a motion: [Be it resolved …
MLA Leonard welcomes ALR consultation to Merville
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomed the Ministry of Agriculture’s consultation on the ALR to Merville. You can read this press release below, or follow the link here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019AGRI0103-001804 Starting on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, people are invited to have …