Lunney Plugs Alberni Centennial in House of Commons

OTTAWA, On:  Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni stood in the House of Commons today to draw attention to Port Alberni Centennial Celebrations. In the House Lunney said: This past weekend saw the kick-off of a year-long centennial celebration of the founding of the Alberni valley’s twin cities.  Centuries of First Nations presence by the Tsechat and Hupacheseth preceded the growing development and industrial activity that saw Alberni emerge as the first community about 1886. Rivalry grew as a wharf was established up the inlet. Rail pushed through in 1908 linking the port, [more]

April 3. 2012

Lunney announces ACAP Funding for Nanaimo Airport

March 9, 2012 INVESTMENTS IN AIRPORT SAFETY Nanaimo, BC — Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, on behalf of the Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide funding for important safety improvements at the Nanaimo Airport. “I am pleased to announce $135,753 in federal funding through the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), for the purchase of a second snowplow truck,” said Lunney. “Safe and efficient airports are vital to the local economies of smaller communities, and our Government is taking action [more]

March 9. 2012

Launch of Victoria ship school comes with cash injection

Publication: Victoria News Byline: Erin McCracken As drum beats compete against a backdrop of industrial sounds at the Esquimalt Graving Dock, Songhees Nation artist Mike Charlie sings a song of prayer. The traditional piece provided protection over the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Industrial Marine Training and Applied Research Centre. It represents a bright future for the Island’s shipbuilding industry as well as for nearby First Nations communities, Charlie said. The centre, which will be built on neighbouring Songhees Nation land by the end of July, will begin offering entry-level shipbuilding courses in September. “I wouldn’t [more]

February 13. 2012

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