October 19, 2011
SeaSpan Marine Lands $8 Billion Shipbuilding Contract
VICTORIA – A major victory for B.C.’s shipbuilding industry today as Seaspan Marine has been awarded an $8 billion contract by the federal government.
September 21, 2011
Hockey and Swim Groups Score Provincial Funding
SIDNEY – Two sports organizations in Saanich and on Pender Island will share $115,000 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government.
September 07, 2011
Big Boost For Sports Groups
SIDNEY – Sports organizations in North Saanich and on Salt Spring Island will share $142,915 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government.
September 02, 2011
Raising the (Monkey) Bars for Local Schools
SIDNEY – Students at two public schools in Saanich and on Salt Spring Island will soon have the opportunity to explore brand new playgrounds.
July 06, 2011
Provincial Grants a Big Boon to Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – Municipal governments throughout the CRD are benefitting from over $7.2 million in Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grants.
June 20, 2011
Sunny Days Ahead: Claremont Secondary School Gets 420K for Solar Panels
VICTORIA –Students at Claremont Secondary School will soon know a lot more about the power of the sun, thanks to a $20,000 grant from SolarBC to purchase solar panels.
May 30, 2011
Building Towards Safer Roads on Salt Spring Island
VICTORIA – A contract worth $1,626,429.95 has been awarded to BA Blacktop Ltd. to improve access and safety on Salt Spring Island.
May 12, 2011
Diagnosis for Health Skills Training in Victoria: Excellent
VICTORIA – Future health professionals at Camosun and UVic will receive a total of $621,906 to renew and replace health education equipment.
April 19, 2011
Aboriginal Traditions Help Students Find Success at Camosun
VICTORIA – A new Aboriginal gathering place opening today at Camosun College will help Aboriginal students feel comfortable in their post-secondary education
April 06, 2011
Building Safer, Greener Communities in Greater Victoria
VICTORIA – The Province has granted more than $5-million to municipalities in Greater Victoria as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities.
April 01, 2011
Boost in Gaming Grants for Local Groups
VICTORIA – Nearly $1.7 million in community gaming grants will support 231 non-profit community organizations in Greater Victoria and the Gulf Islands.
March 23, 2011
Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten
SIDNEY – Thirteen licensed child-care providers in Saanich North and the Islands will share a bonus cheque of nearly $11,500 this spring
March 03, 2011
Grants Support Social Services in Saanich North and the Islands
SIDNEY – About $327,500 in community gaming grants will support 22 human and social service community organizations in Saanich North and the Islands.
February 07, 2011
Saanich SD Warms to Saving Energy and Money
SAANICH - Environment Minister Murray Coell has announced capital funding for two elementary schools in the Saanich School District to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy costs.
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