| December 15, 2011 Newcomers To Richmond To Receive Settlement Services RICHMOND – Newcomers to Richmond will receive enhanced immigrant settlement services to help them settle into their new lives and gain employment through $2,043,304.26 in funding for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and Chimo Crisis Services. December 07, 2011 No Monkeying Around: More Funding For School Playgrounds RICHMOND – Parent Advisory Councils (PACs) at two public schools in Richmond are receiving a total of $80,000 in reimbursements for playground equipment. November 25, 2011 Government Delivers on Jobs, Families and Open Government for Richmond 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 B.C.’s Intersection Safety Camera program goes live in Richmond RICHMOND - The provincial government, police and ICBC have announced that B.C.’s upgraded and expanded Intersection Safety Camera (ISC) program is now fully installed at all 140 sites. November 16, 2011 Beautifully Combined VICTORIA – Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East, paid tribute to the Heart of Richmond AIDS Society today in the Legislature November 04, 2011 Solicitor General Honours B.C.'s Crime Prevention Heroes BURNABY - Local crime prevention leaders from around the province are being honoured today at the annual Solicitor General Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards. October 31, 2011 MLA Reid Highlights Adoption Awareness Month VICTORIA – Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East, discussed Adoption Awareness Month in the Legislature today October 31, 2011 More Room to Learn at Henry Anderson Elementary RICHMOND – Students and staff at Henry Anderson Elementary will soon have more room to learn and teach October 21, 2011 Making It Better VICTORIA – Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East, spoke in support of the Purple Letter Campaign in the Legislature yesterday October 19, 2011 MLA Reid Heralds Advance in ALS Research VICTORIA – Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East, highlighted an important discovery about ALS October 19, 2011 Richmond Joins Bizpal RICHMOND – Starting and running a business in Richmond is easier now thanks to BizPaL October 12, 2011 Plan Your Escape, Fire Doesn’t Wait! RICHMOND – Fire Prevention Week is October 9 – 15 and this year, the theme is “Protect Your Family from Fire” by creating a fire evacuation plan. October 07, 2011 Finance Committee to Hold Public Consultation in Richmond RICHMOND – Residents will provide input on the 2012/13 provincial budget when the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds its public consultation in Richmond on Friday, October 14th. October 05, 2011 MLA Reid Marks World Teachers' Day in Legislature VICTORIA – Linda Reid, MLA for Richmond East, spoke in the Legislature today to mark World Teachers’ Day September 07, 2011 Huge Boost For Richmond Sports Groups RICHMOND – Sixteen Richmond sports organizations will share $737,780 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government. September 02, 2011 Playground Funding For Richmond Schools RICHMOND – Students at three elementary schools in Richmond will soon have the opportunity to explore a brand-new playground August 22, 2011 Nelson Road Opening Helps Truckers, Farmers and Drivers RICHMOND - A new Nelson Road / Highway 91 interchange will streamline truckers' access to Port Metro Vancouver, improve farming operations, and reduce congestion on the Westminster Highway for local residents and farmers. July 15, 2011 Bike BC Making Cycling Easier RICHMOND –The Province is providing $96,350 for two improvements to Richmond's cycling infrastructure to encourage and support healthy living for families and communities. July 12, 2011 Gaming Grants Give Richmond Groups a Boost RICHMOND – Seven organizations in Richmond will share $399,700 in the latest round of gaming grants released by the provincial government. July 05, 2011 Provincial Grant Boosts Safety in Richmond RICHMOND – The City of Richmond is benefitting from a Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) grant of $1,799,319. Funds come from the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program (TFRS). June 16, 2011 Sunny Days: McNair Secondary Gets $20k For Solar Panels RICHMOND – Students at McNair Secondary School will soon know a lot more about solar power through a $20,000 grant from SolarBC to purchase solar panels. June 13, 2011 Anti-Bullying Program Branches Out In B.C. Schools BURNABY - Joined by kindergarten children at Morley elementary school, Premier Christy Clark today announced the expansion in B.C. of the internationally recognized Roots of Empathy anti-bullying program. May 27, 2011 Embracing Diversity in Richmond RICHMOND – The Province is providing $25,000 in EmbraceBC funding to the Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society. May 26, 2011 Child Care Month/Child Care Provider Appreciation Day Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to rise today to recognize Child Care Month and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day May 26, 2011 Gold Stars for Child Care Providers VICTORIA – Richmond child care provider Pamela Wallberg and the City of Richmond were honoured at the 2011 B.C. Child Care Awards today. May 26, 2011 Awarding A+ service: BC Child Care Awards of Excellence VANCOUVER - B.C. child-care professionals, organizations, and local governments who have demonstrated outstanding service to children and families will be honoured today at an awards ceremony in Vancouver. May 18, 2011 Cystic Fibrosis Mr. Speaker, for thousands of people living in communities throughout Canada, Cystic Fibrosis is very much a reality. May 17, 2011 Camp Olave I rise today Mr. Speaker to celebrate Girl guides of Canada's Camp Olave May 17, 2011 Provincial Funding For Richmond Sports and Culture Groups VICTORIA – Nine organizations in Richmond will share $471,560 in the latest round of gaming grants released today by the provincial government. May 09, 2011 Cancer Survivor Park in Richmond VICTORIA - I'd like to dedicate my remarks today to someone I miss each day. Her name is Kathy Hatlen. Cancer Survivors Parks because "what's outside can help heal what's inside." 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 03, 2011 Art Exchange Between 'Namgis First Nation and Germany Life is not just about moments that leave you breathless but rather the moments that take your breath away. April 07, 2011 Major Provincial Funding For Richmond RICHMOND – The Province has granted $1,283,329 to the city of Richmond as part of a $63.8-million funding infusion to help communities with their spending priorities. April 06, 2011 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Re: Councillors challenge MLAs to take stand on pipeline – Alan Campbell, April 5, 2011 March 31, 2011 Richmond Local Groups Receive Boost Through Gaming Grants RICHMOND – More than $438,000 in community gaming grants will support 85 local non-profit organizations in Richmond. March 23, 2011 Funding Boost Eases Transition to Full-Day Kindergarten RICHMOND – Fifty-four licensed child-care providers in Richmond will share bonus funding of $63,790.95 this Spring March 04, 2011 Richmond Families Get Gaming Grant Support in Social Services RICHMOND – Community gaming grant funding totalling $801,027 will go to support 38 Richmond human and social service community organizations. March 01, 2011 Winterfest Warmed By Olympic Spirit and Richmond Artists RICHMOND – The Richmond Arts Coalition, supported by a $50,000 BC Spirit Festival grant, helped celebrate British Columbia’s first Olympic anniversary with last month's Richmond Winterfest 2011, a fun showcase of local artists. February 25, 2011 New Emergency Gates to Improve Response Time RICHMOND – Emergency vehicles will have a clearer path to traffic incidents, decreasing response times, thanks to new cross over gates at the Oak Street Bridge and Alex Fraser Bridge. February 21, 2011 BC Arts Council Supports Richmond Arts, Artists RICHMOND – The BC Arts Council board has approved $56,773 in provincial grants to Richmond artists and arts organizations in core annual support and co-op programs. February 15, 2011 Seeing the Non-Profit Sector as an Employer VICTORIA – Richmond East MLA Linda Reid spoke today in the Legislature on the non-profit sector, its impact on the B.C. economy and its boost to communities. 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