January 12, 2012
Immigration Task Force Gets to Work
PRINCE GEORGE - MLA John Yap chaired the immigration task force's first consultation today, meeting with local stakeholders and industry experts in Prince George.
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 08, 2011
Premier Appoints New Immigration Task Force
VICTORIA - Premier Christy Clark announced today the creation of the B.C. Immigration Task Force to review key government programs in order to increase the number of skilled immigrants and investors in British Columbia.
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 21, 2011
The Most Important Group You've Never Heard Of
VICTORIA – Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap spoke about an organization which has had a big impact on the lives of British Columbians
November 14, 2011
Yap Sings Richmond's Praises in the House
VICTORIA – John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, was glowing with pride as he spoke of all that Richmond has to offer and the positive impact of tourism on the city
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 25, 2011
Even Older Than The Triple Salchow
VICTORIA – John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, spoke in the Legislature today to speak about a local institution – the Connaught Skating Club
October 21, 2011
Candidly Speaking - Steveston's G8
When you hear "G8", you think of the governments with the 8 major economies in the world, but did you know Steveston has its own G8?
October 19, 2011
Richmond Joins Bizpal
RICHMOND – Starting and running a business in Richmond is easier now thanks to BizPaL
October 17, 2011
MLA Yap Talks Trash in House
RICHMOND – John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, rose in the Legislature today to highlight Waste Reduction Week
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 04, 2011
MLA Yap Pays Tribute to Milan Ilich in House
RICHMOND – John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, spoke in the Legislature today to pay tribute to the late Milan Ilich:
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
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 11, 2011
MLA Committee Looks at Bio-Economy to Create Jobs, Sustain Environment
VICTORIA - A new committee of MLAs will focus on ways to expand B.C’s bio-economy to support job creation and economic growth.
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).
May 31, 2011
Cree Nation Students Visit Steveston
Mr Speaker, like all members I always enjoy welcoming visitors to my home community.
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
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 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 11, 2011
Turning Point
Two minute statement: John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston
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.
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 04, 2011
Letter to the Editor
Re: Yap Needs Reality Check – Carol Day, March 30, 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 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.
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