| August 19, 2010 Public Comments Requested For Sea-to-Sky Land Use SQUAMISH - The public is invited to review and provide comments on the proposed objectives contained in the draft Sea-to-Sky Land Use Order until Oct. 17, 2010. August 19, 2010 $7.3 Millions for New Stimulus Projects in Sea to Sky Corridor WEST VANCOUVER – Five more infrastructure projects will get underway stretching from West Vancouver and up the Sea to Sky corridor this construction season, thanks to $42 million in Infrastructure Stimulus Fund contract savings. July 26, 2010 Funding Helps Sea to Sky Corridoe with Local Priorities WHISTLER – Communities throughout the Sea to Sky corridor will benefit from over $600,000 in provincial funding that will be put toward public safety initiatives and important municipal services. July 23, 2010 North Shore Public Safety Boosted By Provincial Funding NORTH VANCOUVER – Residents of the North Shore will benefit from $1,087,045 in provincial funding that will be put toward local public safety initiatives. June 02, 2010 Highway 99 Resurfacing Set to Begin LILLOOET – Improvements to Duffy Lake Road (Highway 99) south of Lillooet begins this summer, providing safe and secure travel for residents and tourists. May 26, 2010 New Overpass, Transit Lanes Coming to Marine Drive WEST VANCOUVER – Work is set to begin on a new Marine Drive overpass and new westbound transit-only lane along Marine Drive, improving traffic flow at the north end of the Lions Gate Bridge and getting commuters where they need to go, faster. May 19, 2010 Older Workers Plus New Skills Equal Better Jobs SQUAMISH – New funding of $262,000 will help older British Columbians in Squamish and surrounding areas to gain new skills and new employment opportunities May 12, 2010 Lions Bay Receives Provincial Funding for Planning LIONS BAY – Developing a plan for a new community centre in Lions Bay will be made a lot easier thanks to $7500 from the Infrastructure Planning Grant Program. May 04, 2010 Province Returns 100 Per Cent of Carbon Tax to Sea to Sky Corridor WHISTLER – The Province has returned $41,283 in carbon tax dollars to the communities in the Sea to Sky corridor through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. May 04, 2010 Provine Returns 100 Per Cent of Carbon Tax to North Shore NORTH VANCOUVER – The Province has returned $107,570 in carbon tax dollars to the communities on the North Shore through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. April 27, 2010 Environmental Protection a Priority in Sea to Sky VICTORIA – The B.C Government will further its commitment to protecting the environment for future generations with the expansion of parks and protected areas in the Sea to Sky corridor. April 22, 2010 Environmental Initiatives in Sea to Sky Corridor VICTORIA – In recognition of Earth Day, West Vancouver – Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre rose in the legislature today to highlight the numerous environmental initiatives throughout the Sea to Sky corridor. March 26, 2010 Assisted Living Delevopment Opens in Squamish SQUAMISH - Squamish Renaissance Retirement Residence officially opened today, providing 75 assisted living apartments with support services for independent seniors in Squamish, announced Joan McIntyre, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. March 03, 2010 MLA Celebrates the Triumph at Cypress Mountain VICTORIA - West Vancouver – Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre made the following statement in the legislature yesterday calling attention to the tireless efforts of staff and volunteers that contributed to the medals mined by Canada’s athletes at Cypress M February 01, 2010 New Hwy 99 Webcam Helps Drivers See Weather, Plan Ahead WHISTLER – Travellers on the Sea to Sky highway have another new option to see highway conditions before heading out, thanks to a new webcam 13km north of Whistler, near the community of Wedge. January 22, 2010 New Era of Public Transit Arrives in British Columbia The world's largest fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses is now in operation, marking the beginning of a new era in zero-emission public transit. December 03, 2009 Squamish Strongstart BC Centre Open for Preschoolers SQUAMISH - West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre joined teachers, parents, caregivers, district staff and children today to officially open the StrongStart BC early learning centre at Valleycliffe Elementary school. October 21, 2009 MLA Pays Tribute to Novel Community Forest VICTORIA – West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre made the following statement in the legislature yesterday to highlight the Cheakamus Community Forest. September 28, 2009 Governments Fund Pemberton Infrastructure PEMBERTON – Canada, B.C. and Pemberton have approved a joint investment of $1,011,714 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on 2 local projects. September 10, 2009 PROVINCE CONTINUES SEA TO SKY SUPPORT WITH MORE THAN $1 MILLION SQUAMISH – The provincial government is providing $1,029,730 to communities throughout the Sea to Sky corridor assisting communities to provide vital services and public safety. September 10, 2009 MORE THAN $1.4 MILLION FOR SAFER NORTH SHORE WEST VANCOUVER – The provincial government is providing $1,407,803 to communities on the North Shore to increase community safety. May 08, 2009 PROVINCIAL FUNDING BOOSTS ADULT LITERACY IN SEA TO SKY REGION SQUAMISH – An $88,000 investment by the provincial government will support free tutoring programs to help adults throughout the corridor improve their literacy skills, announced West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre. | |
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