NELSON – MLA Michelle Mungall is welcoming $192,500 in funding for three not-for-profit organizations in Nelson and Kaslo. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs and services, are receiving the funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “These organizations’ staff …
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Concerns about logging in our region
I’ve been hearing some concerns about logging in our region and wanted you to know what I have been doing on these issues with a post here.
First, I have brought up these concerns directly to the Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development on several occasions and either his office has responded directly to local residents or I have relayed information on his and the ministry’s behalf.
In addition, I have been working with Ymir residents since Spring 2017 to ensure the quality and quantity of their water source. This Fall, I wrote and sent a letter to all Ymir residents with an update on this important issue and have included it below in case anyone hasn’t received it.
I have also personally met with long-time Argenta residents regarding their concern for Argenta face and my office continues to work with them so that the Ministry of Forests and they have an open line of communication and the community has the information they need for their advocacy.
Along with presenting petitions collected by those wanting to ensure good forest practices in Argenta area, I have presented similar petitions to the Legislative Assembly in Victoria for Laird Creek near Balfour.
COLUMN Voting for Proportional Representation
During my early days as a university student, I learned about different electoral systems in my Political Science 100 class. Before then, I hadn’t questioned our electoral system. My eyes were opened by professor Kating as he thoroughly walked us …
Recording of Telephone Town Hall 2018
Thanks to the hundreds of people who called in to MLA Michelle Mungall’s telephone town hall last night. If you missed it you can hear the complete audio recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6esj0XTwNeI&feature=youtu.be If Michelle didn’t get a chance to answer your …
MLA Michelle Mungall Hosting Telephone Town Hall Tonight!
Tonight from 7:00- 8:00 pm is MLA Michelle Mungall’s live, interactive telephone town hall. Let MLA Michelle Mungall what matters most to your and your community. Ask her your questions and hear her answers. Answer your phone when she calls …
MLA Mungall wants to hear from you! Bend her Ear at the Telephone Town Hall October 15th, 7:00 PM
MLA Michelle Mungall will be taking to the phone lines on Monday October 15th at 7:00 pm for an hour-long live telephone town hall. Everyone is invited. Take part and get the conversation going on what matters most to you and our community.
Historic legislation sets targets, timelines to reduce poverty
VICTORIA – 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 …
New program makes saving energy more affordable
Starting Sept. 28, 2018, British Columbians can apply for new incentives to help them spend less on a retrofitted home or business project. EfficiencyBC, along with partner programs, will provide up to $14,000 for a home and $200,000 for a …
B.C. seniors to get the hours of care they need as funding and staffing increased
The British Columbia government is increasing staffing levels in residential care homes to make sure seniors are getting the quality care they need and deserve, Premier John Horgan announced today.
Premier Horgan said by investing $240 million over three years, government will increase the direct care seniors receive to 3.36 hours per-resident day, on average, in each health authority, by 2021. This will mark the first time this average has been reached since the Ministry of Health set that target almost 10 years ago.
New benefit helps 60,000 more families with child care expenses
With the launch of its new Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB), the provincial government is making child care more affordable for 80,000 B.C. families.