February 01, 2012
NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ABORIGINAL LEARNERS IN CHILLIWACK
Aboriginal learners from Chilliwack have new opportunities for skills training thanks to the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program (ATEP). An investment of $489,050 will support learners from across the Fraser Valley who are served by the Métis Nati
January 24, 2012
Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority
The District of Kent has received $330,000 for the Hammersley Pump Station Floodbox construction project. The district is now better prepared for flood emergencies thanks to a joint investment by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia.
January 10, 2012
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS GET BOOST
Adult learners around Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will get help to improve their literacy and numeracy skills thanks to funding through the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP). An investment of $176,282 will support five projects in commu
January 03, 2012
NEWCOMERS TO CHILLIWACK TO RECEIVE SETTLEMENT SERVICES
Newcomers to Chilliwack will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $188,665 in funding for the Chilliwack Community Services Society. This funding is part of a $20.3 million ann
December 14, 2011
DIX CONFIRMS PLANS TO HIKE INCOME TAX, FAILS TO SAY FOR WHO
Today on CKNW's Bill Good Show, Adrian Dix acknowledged that he is considering jacking up personal income taxes on "high income levels".
December 13, 2011
NDP WON'T STAND UP FOR BC
Today, the House of Commons passed Bill C20, giving BC six additional seats – addressing historical over-representation by Quebec and under-representation by British Columbia in Ottawa. The NDP voted against the bill, because it didn't maintain the demo
December 07, 2011
NO MONKEYING AROUND: MORE FUNDING FOR SCHOOL PLAYGROUNDS
Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at three Chilliwack public schools are receiving a total of $62,500 in reimbursements for playground equipment. The funding is part of $2.4 million to reimburse PACs throughout the province that recently purchased playgrou
December 02, 2011
GAMING GRANTS HELP THOSE WHO KEEP US SAFE
Five organizations in Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will share $165,550 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government.
November 25, 2011
Government Delivers on Jobs, Families and Open Government for the Fraser Valley
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.
November 25, 2011
B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live in Chilliwack
The provincial government, police and ICBC have announced that B.C.’s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program is now fully installed at all 140 sites. This includes two sites in Chilliwack – both of which are now live.
November 18, 2011
GOING GREEN: $30K FOR FIRST NATIONS CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS
Three Fraser Valley First Nations are among those benefiting from the second round of provincial funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF). The In-SHUCK-ch Nation and the Chawathil First Nation will each receive $30,000 to complet
November 15, 2011
WHICH TAXES WILL NDP INCREASE?
With the NDP finally confirming support for a balanced budget in 2013/14, Adrian Dix now needs to tell British Columbians how much he would raise their taxes.
November 15, 2011
CHILLIWACK RECEIVES FUNDING GRANT-IN-LIEU OF TAXES
Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced a $60,869 grant for Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley in compensation for municipal property taxes.
November 02, 2011
For It Before They Were Against It?
VICTORIA – As they are with so many issues, Adrian Dix and the BC NDP are completely confused when it comes to how to deal with crime.
October 27, 2011
DIX AND TOPP PUT B.C. SECOND
Adrian Dix’s hypocrisy regarding House of Commons seat distribution would be laughable were it not such a serious issue, says Chilliwack MLA John Les.
October 24, 2011
Seeking The BEst Deal For B.C. Taxpayers
VICTORIA – Chilliwack MLA John Les introduced a Private Member’s Motion in the legislature today, calling for greater accountability and transparency in municipal spending.
October 21, 2011
WHO DOES DIX PUT FIRST?
Nycole Turmel’s complaints about Quebec being shut out of the shipbuilding contracts clearly show which province she and the NDP put first. The BC NDP is just a provincial franchise of the main party, and this raises a question: Who does Dix put first?
October 21, 2011
DRIVING BETWEEN CHILLIWACK AND HOPE GETS SAFER
The Province is investing in safety enhancements along Highway 1 and Highway 7 that will make driving safer and easier for motorists while improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
October 05, 2011
FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLDS PUBLIC CONSULTATION IN CHILLIWACK
Residents of Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will have a chance to provide input on the 2012/13 provincial budget when the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds its public consultation in Chilliwack.
September 28, 2011
LES CALLS ON DIX TO SUPPORT MUNICIPAL AUDITOR GENERAL
Adrian Dix will make his first speech to the Union of BC Municipalities tomorrow morning in Vancouver. It is the ideal opportunity to come out in full support of a Municipal Auditor General, as proposed by Premier Christy Clark.
September 02, 2011
Chilliwack schools benefit from $8 million for playgrounds
Students at three public schools in Chilliwack will soon have the opportunity to explore a brand-new playground, as Premier Christy Clark announced today $8 million over two years to support new, upgraded or replaced school playgrounds in the province.
August 31, 2011
What Adrian Dix is Trying to Hide
Adrian Dix and the NDP are trying once again to rewrite history in a desperate attempt to fool British Columbians into believing the 1990s NDP government was actually a strong economic performer.
August 29, 2011
Dix is a Threat to B.C.'s AAA Credit Rating
The decision by Standard & Poor's to reaffirm British Columbia's top-rated AAA credit rating is a reminder of the recklessness of the NDP's economic policies.
August 16, 2011
NDP Say ‘No’ to Municipal Auditor General
July 25, 2011
PADDLE UP: PROVINCIAL FUNDING HELPS ATHLETES HIT THE RAPIDS
The B.C. Government is contributing $5,000 to support the 2011 Canadian National Whitewater Championships. The money is coming from the Hosting BC program, and will help the City of Chilliwack play host to the best canoers and kayakers from across Canada
July 19, 2011
John Les to lead B.C. delegation to Pacific Northwest summit
John Les, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, today announced he will lead a British Columbia delegation to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region Annual Summit in Portland, Oregon July 19-22.
June 02, 2011
MLA Les Calls for Senate Reform
VICTORIA – Chilliwack MLA John Les introduced a Private Member's Bill to the Legislature today.
May 16, 2011
Local Government Awareness Week
VICTORIA - I am pleased to announce that May 15 to 21 has been declared Local Government Awareness Week in the province of British Columbia.
April 06, 2011
Major Provincial Funding For Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – The Province has granted $1,419,606 to Chilliwack and surrounding eastern Fraser Valley communities as part of a $63.8 million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities.
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
CHILLIWACK – Twenty-two licensed child-care providers in Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley will share a bonus of $23,148.15 this Spring
March 03, 2011
Families Get Gaming Grant Support in Social Services
CHILLIWACK – Community gaming grant funding totalling $372,655 will go to support 37 eastern Fraser Valley human and social service community organizations.
March 02, 2011
BC ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS CHILLIWACK ARTS
The BC Arts Council board has approved more than $72,000 in provincial grants to Community Arts Councils in and around Chilliwack for core annual support, museums, and festivals.
February 10, 2011
PROVINCE CONTRIBUTES $3M FOR HEALTH CONTACT CENTRE
The provincial government will contribute approximately $3 million to help create a housing and health centre to address homelessness in Chilliwack, Chilliwack MLA John Les and Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner announced today.

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