August 19, 2010
Smart Provincial Spending Benefits Island Taxpayers
The positive outcome of competitive bidding means $42 million in savings is going towards an additional 21 B.C. infrastructure projects underway through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, including two Vancouver Island projects aimed at making roadways saf
August 04, 2010
Potential Showpiece for Harbour City Becoming Reality
NANAIMO– The Nanaimo Shipyard revitalization is moving forward thanks to new funding under the Brownfield Renewal Funding Program.
July 30, 2010
Campbell River Hosts Official Ground Breaking for $8.3M Airport Runway Extension Project
The $8.3 million Airport Runway Extension project officially broke ground today, with federal, provincial and community partners on site to mark the occasion.
July 29, 2010
$1.3 Million Helps Link Workers With Island Jobs
CAMPBELL RIVER - The Job Opportunities Program and the Island Coastal Economic Trust is providing approximately $1.3 million in funding
July 21, 2010
Funding Helps Serve Oceanside Priorities
PARKSVILLE- More money in the hands of local governments will support vital local public safety initiatives and other important community services.
July 19, 2010
Creative Thinkers Add Gold Medal to VIU
NANAIMO ¬– B.C. students competing in technical trades finished the Olympic school year on top of the podium at the 2010 Skills Canada competition.
June 30, 2010
New Fence Ensures Safer Highway in Nanoose Bay
NANOOSE BAY- A new fence has been installed along Highway 19 to deter pedestrians from unsafely crossing the highway.
June 28, 2010
$245,000 Boost to Tourism & Hospitality Sector
NANAIMO – Funding of $245,000 will support new essential skills training opportunities for 48 employees of tourism and hospitality businesses.
June 24, 2010
Qualicum Gets New Clean-Technology School Bus
QUALICUM BEACH – School District 69 will receive $109,000 to purchase a new diesel school bus as part of a $12.5 million investment by the Province to reduce emissions and provide more efficient service to students.
June 01, 2010
Munchkinland Adventure Centre
VICTORIA- Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon joined members of his community to construct child-size buildings at the new Munchkinland Adventure Centre at Qualicum Beach Elementary School.
May 28, 2010
RDN Named a Solar Community
NANAIMO – The Regional District of Nanaimo has been awarded $5,000 and named a Solar Community to further develop solar hot water programs and other solar initiatives in an effort to promote clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote a su
May 17, 2010
Nursing, You Can't Live Without It
VICTORIA- Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon rose in the legislature to recognize the significant role nurses play and to celebrate ‘Nursing Week’ in BC.
May 12, 2010
NRD and Parksville Receive Funding for Planning
NANAIMO – Nanaimo Regional District and the City of Parksville will receive $27,500 to develop plans for local infrastructure under the Infrastructure Planning Grant Program.
May 04, 2010
Province Returns 100 per cent of Carbon Tax to Communities
NANAIMO– The Province has returned $106,814 in carbon tax dollars to local communities through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive program (CARIP) to allow them to act environmentally friendly.
March 10, 2010
Parksville Residents Shine at Glassies Community Awards
VICTORIA- Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon rose in the Legislature to highlight some of the winners of the Parksville Glassies Awards.
December 04, 2009
Province Supports Local Marine Safety
NANAIMO- The Nanaimo Marine Rescue Society will receive $100,000 in Community Gaming Grants to support public safety and ensure wellbeing off the shores of Nanaimo and area.
November 18, 2009
More Jobs for Qualicum Beach Residents
QUALICUM BEACH – Displaced workers in Qualicum Beach are benefiting from $262,386 through the Job Opportunities Program to improve community safety by falling, sprucing and pruning trees.
October 07, 2009
Time is Ripe for Picking the Best of B.C. Products
PARKSVILLE– The fall harvest is underway and British Columbians are encouraged to take advantage of B.C.’s bounty of fresh food as the time for holiday meals approaches.
September 25, 2009
Kiwanis Villa Opens to Benefit Nanaimo Seniors
September 25, 2009
Governments Fund Local Infrastructure
NANAIMO – Canada, B.C. and Nanaimo have approved a joint investment of $12.2 million through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on three local projects.
September 10, 2009
More than $1.3 Million Invested in Local Municipalities
The provincial government is providing more than $1.3 million to central Vancouver Island communities to support public safety initiatives and local government operations.
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