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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. 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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