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Wednesday, May 4, 2016 1:00 PM
More than 20 local small business leaders met with members of the B.C. Small Business Roundtable and Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Coralee Oakes to discuss their unique challenges and identify opportunities for growth.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11:00 AM
An additional 96 trades seats will give Vancouver Island University (VIU) students access to training in a variety of in-demand occupations in a range of sectors that support the provincial economy.
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Tuesday, March 22, 2016 10:31 AM
Construction is set to begin on upgrades that will improve safety and the flow of traffic at two key intersections on the Nanaimo Parkway.
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Monday, March 14, 2016 10:30 AM
Co-op students at Vancouver Island University and North Island College will benefit from $75,000 in one-time funding, part of a $1.3-million announcement to 16 public post-secondary institutions following the launch of Co-op Week celebrations.
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Friday, March 11, 2016 10:00 AM
The building blocks of bright futures for young students in many smaller B.C. First Nations communities are taking shape in the carpentry shop at Nanaimo Correctional Centre.
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Monday, December 7, 2015 1:00 PM
Local businesses from around Vancouver Island gathered to hear about British Columbia’s economic success and progress made to-date thanks to the BC Jobs Plan as well as for an announcement on a new Labour Market Partnership Project with Vancouver Island manufacturers.
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Friday, November 20, 2015 9:30 AM
The Men’s Centre in Nanaimo is preparing a counselling guide to help eliminate violence in relationships, thanks to nearly $85,000 in provincial funding.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 7:30 PM
Premier Christy Clark announced $100,000 towards business plans for a new automotive and marine repair facility and a new health and science centre in addition to a $1 million investment in information technology upgrades at Vancouver Island University.
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Thursday, June 11, 2015 10:45 AM
Premier Christy Clark, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson helped Lee Doney, chair, Western Forest Products, celebrate $30 million in new capital investment in the Duke Point sawmill.
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Friday, April 10, 2015 1:30 PM
Paradise Island Foods is receiving $47,337 through the B.C. government's Buy Local Program to help British Columbians recognize the company's commitment to providing excellent products and outstanding customer service.
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