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NORTH SHORE RESCUE GETS FINANCIAL LIFT FROM THE PROVINCE

North Vancouver – North Shore Rescue will benefit from a $100,000 Community Gaming Grant from the Province. Quote: “North Shore Rescue is a group of dedicated individuals who selflessly work to keep us safe. We are grateful for their service and are confident that the funds will be well spent.” - West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre Additional Information: North Shore Rescue is a team of approximately 40 volunteers and conducts roughly 90 search and rescue operations each year.

NDP contribute nothing to net zero debate

VICTORIA – Today, the B.C. legislature debated a motion to support the 2010 “net-zero” mandate, which recognizes the Province cannot afford to fund new wage increases. Unfortunately, the NDP decided not to recognize reality, and ignored the motion. Instead of using the opportunity to assure taxpayers that they support fiscal prudence and balanced budgets, the NDP opened the door to increasing wages at the expense of hiking taxes. “The NDP has refused to heed the lessons of Greece, Italy, and

North Van Seniors Score Age-Friendly BC Grants

NORTH VANCOUVER – Seniors in North Vancouver are benefitting from $20,000 in Age-friendly grants from the provincial government. The funding will support older residents in staying healthy and active in the community and is intended for age-friendly planning on the North Shore. Quotes: “We know that seniors call North Vancouver home for many different reasons and being “age-friendly” is one of them. This funding ensures we are taking the necessary steps to keep our older residents healthy and active, now and

New Training Opportunities For Aboriginal Learners in North vancouver

NORTH VANCOUVER - Aboriginal learners from the Tsleil-Waututh Nation have new opportunities for skills training thanks to the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP) through an investment of $149,250 from the Province. Quote: “Through the BC Jobs Plan, our government has made a strong commitment to the people of this province. Community-based programs like ATEP are one more piece of the puzzle that will help contribute to the long term economic well-being of B.C.” -North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite Additional Information:

Adult Literacy Program Gets a Boost

NORTH VANCOUVER – Adult learners in North Vancouver will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to a project funded through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). An investment of $40,000 will support a project at the John Braithwaite Community Centre. Quotes: “As a former school trustee, I know that education and literacy are essential tools to succeed in life. Programs like this improve people’s well-being and increase their opportunities.” – North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite “Helping adults

Newcomers to North Shore and Squamish to Receive Settlement Services

NORTH VANCOUVER – Newcomers to the North Shore and Squamish will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $829,333 in funding for the North Shore Multicultural Society. This funding is part of a $20.3 million annual budget for the Settlement and Integration Program under WelcomeBC. Quotes: “As a proud Canadian of Japanese heritage, I know firsthand the valuable role that immigrants play in making our community more diverse, both socially and

Local Schools Swing Funding For Playgrounds

NORTH VANCOUVER – The Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at two North Vancouver public schools are receiving a total of $12,432 in reimbursements for playground equipment. The funding is part of $2.4 million to reimburse PACs throughout the province that recently purchased playground equipment for their kids with funds they raised. The following schools in School District 44 (North Vancouver) will receive a playground reimbursement for their PACs: Cove Cliff Elementary ($6,829) Sherwood Park Elementary ($5,603) Quote: “The funding for these playgrounds

Government Delivers on Jobs, Families and Open Government for North Vancouver

VICTORIA – To recap the large number of key accomplishments since the Legislative Assembly rose in June, the B.C. Liberal Government caucus has released the “Change That Works For You” website. Visit www.changethatworksforyou.ca to view a detailed summary of government achievements to create jobs, support families, and open government. Premier Christy Clark promised her government would focus on job creation, helping families get ahead and opening up government. This legislative session a total of 19 bills were introduced. “This document clearly demonstrates that

North Vancouver’s SeaSpan Lands $8 Billion Shipbuilding Contract

NORTH VANCOUVER – There has almost certainly never been this much good news on the North Shore. Ever. North Shore MLAs are thrilled with the announcement that North Vancouver-based Seaspan Marine has been awarded the $8 billion non-combat shipbuilding contract by the federal government. “It’s like Christmas has come early. It is absolutely impossible to overstate how significant this contract is in terms of the jobs which will be created in North Vancouver. We’re talking thousands of jobs and huge spinoff

Waste Not, Want Not – B.C. Proclaims Waste Reduction Week

The Province has officially proclaimed October 17-23 as Waste Reduction Week, which is aimed at raising public awareness about the importance of recycling. “Waste Reduction Week gets people thinking about what they can do reduce the amount of waste going into our landfills,” said Naomi Yamamoto, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. “Recycling, composting and educational programs all go a long way in making a big difference for our environment.” “Organizations like North Shore Recycling do a fantastic job of providing people