| 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 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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