| December 16, 2011 Nearly $900,000 For Immigrant Skills Training SURREY – Immigrants in British Columbia will benefit from $873,471 in provincial funding for four skills training programs in the Lower Mainland. The programs are part of the Employment Skills Access Initiative (ESA). December 16, 2011 省府撥款近90萬元用作移民技能培訓 素里 － 由於省府撥款87萬3千4百71元，卑詩省移民將有機會選擇報讀在低陸平原舉辦的四項技能培 訓課程。這些課程是「就業技能培訓計劃」（Employment Skills Access Initiative，簡稱ESA）的一 部份。 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 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 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. November 01, 2011 A Technological "TRIUMF" VICTORIA –Richard T. Lee, MLA for Burnaby North, spoke about the start of a new world-class project at TRIUMF, a world-class subatomic physics research laboratory located on the campus of the University of British Columbia October 26, 2011 Give Them The Coat Off Your Back VICTORIA – Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee rose in the legislature today to highlight the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown’s Coats for Kids campaign 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 October 18, 2011 MLA Lee Celebrates Library VICTORIA – Burnaby North MLA Richard T. Lee spoke about the Chinese Community Library Services Association in the Legislature today October 06, 2011 MLA Lee Celebrates Welcome BC Day in Legislature VICTORIA – Richard T. Lee, MLA for Burnaby North, spoke in the Legislature today to celebrate Welcome BC Day August 11, 2011 B.C. Convenience Stores Support Healthy Families BC BURNABY - Convenience stores and gas bars across British Columbia - from Mac's to 7-Elevens to independents - are partnering with the Province to help make the healthier choice the easy choice, as part of Healthy Families BC 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 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 25, 2011 New Canadian Entrepreneur Awards Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday May 18, the Ethno Business Council of British Columbia hosted the 18th annual New-Canadian Entrepreneur Awards in Vancouver. 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 16, 2011 Dalian Delegation Visit to Burnaby VICTORIA - On Sunday I had the pleasure of meeting with a delegation from Dalian, China, which is visiting my city of Burnaby to discuss trade and cultural exchanges. 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 Asian Heritage Month Mr. Speaker, back in 2001, a Senate motion officially designated May as Asian Heritage Month across the country. 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. May 05, 2011 Asian Heritage Month VICTORIA - Back in 2001, a Senate motion officially designated May as Asian Heritage Month across the country. Asian Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the long and rich history of Asian-Canadian communities. 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 18, 2011 UNITED NATIONS AND MODEL UNITED NATIONS PROGRAM Ever since its establishment in 1945 the United Nations has been an important international organization for maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, freedom and human rights. |
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