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Financial support, emergency feed available for B.C. farmers, ranchers
Aug. 10, 2021 VICTORIA – The governments of B.C. and Canada are providing financial support for B.C. farmers and ranchers who have suffered losses through wildfires, record heat and prolonged drought in 2021. The support is being delivered through several programs to help sustain farmers’ and ranchers’ livelihoods, family farms and contributions to the province’s food […]
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Vancouver foundation, fundraiser aim to support Indigenous women – News 1130
Aug 4, 2021 VANCOUVER – A foundation in the name of a prominent B.C. Indigenous women’s advocate who passed away a few months ago is hosting an event this weekend with the goal of raising funds to further her cause. Sarah Robinson was a leader in the province’s Indigenous community, who urged everyone to see […]
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Canadian Red Cross provides additional financial help for people evacuated as a result of British Columbia wildfires
July 30, 2021 Thanks to the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the Canadian Red Cross B.C. Fires Appeal, the Red Cross will be providing financial assistance to people evacuated as a result of the British Columbia Fires, in addition to the funding being distributed on behalf of the Province of British Columbia. The […]
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MNBC provides $25,650 in Funding to Region 1 Chartered Communities
Campbell River, B.C. (July 20, 2021) – Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) is pleased to announce $25,650 in funding to Region 1, MNBC’s Vancouver Island Chartered Communities. The funding builds on MNBC’s historic $1 million investment into MNBC Chartered Communities, announced prior to the 2020 Annual General Meeting. MNBC undertook consultation with community Presidents in […]
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Emergency operations centres investments benefit B.C. communities
July 9, 2021 VICTORIA – Local governments and First Nations in 54 communities have been approved to receive their share of more than $1.8 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support the work of emergency operations centres. The intent of this funding stream is to support eligible applicants to buy equipment and supplies to […]
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Government of Canada provides federal assistance to British Columbia for wildfires
From: Public Safety Canada July 4, 2021 – Ottawa, ON The Government of Canada is committed to providing help to Canadians in need. The Government has accepted a formal Request for Federal Assistance from British Columbia, which is dealing with an unprecedented wildfire situation. Canadian Armed Forces assets will be made available to provide airlift support […]
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Financial assistance available for local governments, First Nations impacted by wildfire
VICTORIA – Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for local governments and First Nations in regions that may have been impacted by the wildfires that started June 16, 2021. “As the Premier said yesterday, the provincial and federal governments will be there to help Lytton rebuild the community,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public […]
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Canadian Red Cross launches fund for BC Fires
July 04, 2021 Massive wildfires have triggered evacuations across British Columbia and the Red Cross is now accepting donations to support those affected. Wildfires have devastated individuals and families in British Columbia. Red Cross teams continue to work closely with local, provincial, and Indigenous governments to plan how to best support those affected. Canadians wishing […]
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Canada and British Columbia investments in local infrastructure help build community connections for people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley Region
Fraser Valley, British Columbia, June 28, 2021— The governments of Canada and British Columbia continue to invest in infrastructure during this extraordinary time to enhance peoples’ quality of life, meet the needs of communities, and support local economies to continue to address the impact of COVID-19. Today, Ken Hardie, Member of Parliament for Fleetwood–Port Kells, […]
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BC Government: Financial assistance available for victims of severe weather
Financial assistance available for victims of severe weather VICTORIA – Disaster financial assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in the following regions and jurisdictions who may have been impacted by the severe weather event that occurred from June 2 to 7, 2021: Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Kispiox Band Council Kitwanga Band Council […]
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