| January 24, 2012 Canada and British Columbia Partner to Deliver on Flood Mitigation Priority for Burnaby BURNABY, B.C. – The City of Burnaby has received $ 3,360,000 for construction of approximately 4,460 metres of new dikes. December 07, 2011 No Monkeying Around: More Funding for School Playgrounds BURNABY – Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at 14 public schools in Burnaby are receiving a total of $238,360 in reimbursements for playground equipment. December 02, 2011 Provincial Funding For Public Safety Groups BURNABY – Four organizations in Burnaby will share $127,500 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. November 29, 2011 Solicitor General Honours B.C. Corrections Staff BURNABY – Adult and youth corrections and probation officers from around the province were honoured at the Solicitor General’s annual Corrections Exemplary Service Medals award ceremony. November 25, 2011 Government Delivers on Jobs, Families and Open Government for Burnaby 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. November 25, 2011 Gaming Grants Help Those Who Help BURNABY – Seven organizations in Burnaby will share $150,680 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. November 22, 2011 Multiculturalism Week The ninth annual Multiculturalism Week (Nov. 13-19) proved to be a great success as British Columbians recognized the ethnic diversity that makes our province as rich and colourful as it is. November 18, 2011 Two of New Westminster's Finest Honoured BURNABY – Two New Westminster police officers were honoured for their bravery and exemplary service last night at B.C.’s 31st annual Police Honours Night by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point and Solicitor General Shirley Bond. November 15, 2011 Province Pitches in With Municipal Grants VICTORIA – Today the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government announced more than $850,000 in grants for Burnaby in compensation for municipal property taxes. November 08, 2011 Supportive Housing Making a Difference in New Westminster NEW WESTMINSTER - Rhoda Kaellis Residence, a supportive and transitional housing development, is positively changing the lives of people with a history of homelessness since it opened its doors nearly a year ago. November 04, 2011 Burnaby's Crime Prevention Heroes BURNABY – Local crime prevention leaders from around the province are being honoured today at the annual Solicitor General Safety Crime and Prevention Awards. October 26, 2011 Burnaby Residents Receive Education Awards BURNABY - Thirteen Burnaby residents are recipients of BC Housing Education Awards to help them further their education, achieve their goals and improve their lives. October 19, 2011 Burnaby Joins BizPaL BURNABY – Starting and running a business in Burnaby is easier now thanks to BizPaL September 14, 2011 Additional Funds Help Support Developmentally Disabled VICTORIA - The Province and Community Living BC (CLBC) are investing an additional $8.9 million to help provide priority services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families. July 08, 2011 Second Phase of B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera Program Goes Live BURNABY - Today, the provincial government, police and ICBC announced that the second phase of B.C.’s upgraded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program has gone live across the province – including three cameras located in Burnaby. July 06, 2011 Provincial Grant Boosts Safety in Burnaby BURNABY – The City of Burnaby is benefitting from a Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grant of $2,361,043. Funds come from the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program (TFRS). June 29, 2011 LETTER TO THE EDITOR The end of the Canada Post strike means that ballots for the HST referendum will soon be arriving. It is now time for you and every other voter in British Columbia to decide whether to keep the HST or go back to the 12 per cent GST + PST. June 03, 2011 New Model of Care for Seniors With Dementia BURNABY - Today marked the grand opening of The Rosewood at Harmony Court Care Centre and Fraser Health's first model of care designed for medically stable, independently mobile seniors with dementia. May 17, 2011 Provincial Funding For Burnaby Sports and Culture Groups VICTORIA – Eight organizations in Burnaby will share $375,055 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. May 12, 2011 Prognosis Good For Health Skills Training At BCIT BURNABY– Future health professionals at the BC Institute of Technology (BCIT) will receive $625,260 to renew and replace health education equipment. May 05, 2011 Provincial Funding For Local Emergency Training VICTORIA – To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, the Province has announced $700,000 to fund training for local government emergency management staff and emergency social services volunteers across British Columbia. April 21, 2011 Auto Crime Month Generates Results BURNABY - Days after the kick off to Auto Crime Enforcement Month when Solicitor General Shirley Bond released 2010 auto crime statistics, police have apprehended two of B.C.'s top 10 most wanted auto thieves. March 23, 2011 Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten in Burnaby BURNABY – Thirty-four licensed child-care providers in Burnaby will share $49,189.82 in bonus funding this Spring March 03, 2011 Burnaby Groups Receive Almost $2 Million in Gaming Grants BURNABY – Community gaming grant funding totalling $ 1,964,425 will go to support 70 human and social service community organizations in Burnaby. February 21, 2011 Art and Soul: Province Supports Burnaby and New Westminster Arts BURNABY – The BC Arts Council board has approved $115,052 in provincial government grants to nine different arts and culture organizations in Burnaby and New Westminster. February 19, 2011 $18M Seniors Supportive Housing Opens in Burnaby BURNABY - Seniors in Burnaby have more supportive housing options with today's opening of The Poppy Residences, a new $18-million building providing 70 apartments February 18, 2011 MLA Harry Bloy Teams up with ScotiaBank to Hlep Burnaby Fire Fighters' Charity BURNABY – The Burnaby Fire Fighters Charitable Society received $8,000 at a fundraising breakfast held in their honour on February 16. February 18, 2011 CHARITABLE FUNDRAISING BY BURNABY FIREFIGHTERS I rise in the House to speak of one of the best volunteer groups in Burnaby. It's no exaggeration to say that the Burnaby Fire Fighters Charitable Society are pillars of our community. February 18, 2011 SCOUT-GUIDE WEEK It is my pleasure to rise and speak about scouting and guiding. Next week Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada come together in the spirit of friendship to honour their shared heritage, with Scout-Guide Week. November 16, 2010 BURNABY RECEIVES GRANTS FOR SERVICES BURNABY – Burnaby will receive more than $840,000 as grants in lieu of property taxes for 2010 to help community services. August 08, 2008 Burnaby Student Wins Pacific Leaders Scholarship BURNABY – Burnaby student Jim Shen has been awarded the second annual Pacific Leaders scholarship, for children of BC Public Service employees, announced MLAs Harry Bloy, John Nuraney and Richard T. Lee. | |
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