Eighteen B.C. communities hardest hit by the overdose crisis are the first to get the support of on-the-ground community action teams (CAT) and dedicated funding as part of government’s escalated response to the overdose crisis. “This bold, new approach is …
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Province taking action on homelessness in Maple Ridge
Twenty new temporary winter shelter beds are opening this week for people struggling with homelessness in Maple Ridge, as the Province and BC Housing continue to work with the city on long-term housing solutions. BC Housing is partnering with the …
Information session on Maple Ridge supportive housing
BC Housing is hosting a drop-in public information session in Maple Ridge to inform residents on the plans for proposed supportive housing, affordable rental housing, and expanded mental-health and addictions support for people in Maple Ridge. The session will be …
Public information session scheduled for Haney Bypass intersection improvements
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is looking for the public’s feedback on an upcoming project designed to reduce congestion and improve safety along the Haney Bypass in Maple Ridge. A public information session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. …
Province takes action to address homelessness in Maple Ridge
People who are struggling with housing affordability and homelessness in Maple Ridge will soon have access to new supportive housing, affordable rental housing and expanded mental-health and addictions support to help them maintain stable housing. “We know that a new …
Maple Ridge and Mission benefit from close to $300,000 in Community Gaming Grant investments
VICTORIA – Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith welcomes six community gaming grants for not-for-profit organizations in Maple Ridge and Mission worth $283,500. “These organizations do exceptional work to help people and protect the environment in our community. People count on …
470 new licensed child-care spaces are on their way in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows
MAPLE RIDGE – Local families in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows will soon be able to access 470 new licensed child-care spaces thanks to a $4.019 million investment through the Province’s Child Care Major Capital Funding Program, announced New Democrat …
New Democrat and B.C. Green Caucuses form proportional representation working group
VICTORIA – The New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses announced today that they have formed a working group on proportional representation, led by New Democrat MLA Bob D’Eith (Maple Ridge-Mission) and B.C. Green MLA Sonia Furstenau (Cowichan Valley). “My kids …
Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith elected finance committee chair
VICTORIA – Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Bob D’Eith was unanimously elected chair of the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on Monday. “It’s a tremendous honour to be elected chair of the government finance committee,” said D’Eith. …