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August 30, 2010 Surrey Board of Education Finances Recent media reports have focused on provincial funding for the Surrey School Board. Here are the facts: July 22, 2010 Traffic Fine Revenue Boosts White Rock Safety WHITE ROCK – White Rock will enjoy improved public safety and important municipal services thanks to $148,938 in provincial funding, part of a $38.6 million instalment from the Strategic Community Investment Fund. July 19, 2010 Surrey Minds Top the Podium at National Skills Competition SURREY – Surrey students are bringing home ten medals from the national Skills Canada competition, showcasing their technical abilities and innovative thinking. June 14, 2010 New Classrooms Support Full-Day Kindergarten in Surrey SURREY - Additions to six Surrey elementary schools and new modular buildings will create 58 new classrooms for full-day kindergarten May 27, 2010 Single System Means More Money for Classrooms VICTORIA - Four school districts have been selected to provide early leadership as the Province moves school districts to shared payroll and business administration systems, which will focus dollars on students instead of administration May 12, 2010 Surrey Receives $500K for Strongstart BC Centres SURREY - Martha Currie Elementary school was the honorary celebration site to officially open Surrey's 10 new StrongStart BC programs. May 10, 2010 Latest Surrey School to Undergo Seismic Upgrades SURREY - Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid was joined by Surrey MLAs, district staff, teachers, parents and students to announce $1.3 million in seismic upgrades at Hall's Prairie Elementary. April 01, 2010 The Fight Against Cancer Continues in B.C. VICTORIA –Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg spoke in the B.C. Legislature today in support of Daffodil Month, highlighting cancer’s impact on B.C. families and the great work of the Canadian Cancer Society. March 31, 2010 Surrey Board of Education Finances Media reports have focused on provincial funding for the Surrey School Board. Here are the facts: March 25, 2010 Installation of Cable Barrier to Make Hwy 99 Safer SURREY – Work began this week to improve the safety of motorists along Highway 99 in Delta and Surrey with the installation of a cable barrier system on the highway median. March 05, 2010 White Rock Athletes' Spirit Recognized VICTORIA – In his response to the Throne Speech, Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg rose in the Legislature this week to recognize a local Paralympian, the community spirit of local athletes and the joy of athletics. March 01, 2010 Canada and British Columbia Partner to Improve Local Transit, Create Jobs SURREY – Surrey and White Rock commuters will benefit from $13 million in federal and provincial infrastructure funding to improve rapid bus transit along Highway 99, enhancing public safety and creating jobs. January 07, 2010 New Pilot Program will Benefit Immigrant Youth in Surrey SURREY – At-risk immigrant and refugee youth in Surrey will get a helping hand, thanks to a new local $456,065 pilot program. November 20, 2009 Increased Safety for HWY 99 Commutters Thanks to Canada-British Columbia Partnership SURREY – Residents of Surrey and White Rock will benefit from $2.5 million in federal and provincial infrastructure funding for the installation of a 20 km median cable barrier along Highway 99. November 05, 2009 KidSport B.C. Gets Kids Back In The Game VICTORIA – KidSport B.C. continues to grow in success, encouraging young British Columbians to be active and “get in the game,” said Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg in the B.C. Legislature yesterday. November 04, 2009 MLA Honours Last Post Fund Anniversary VICTORIA – Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg stood in the B.C. Legislature yesterday to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Last Post Fund, celebrating its long history and honouring its founder, veteran Arthur Hair. November 03, 2009 November 5 Proclaimed Last Post Fund Day VICTORIA - The Province is proclaiming November 5, 2009, as Last Post Fund Day, in honour of 100 years of ensuring that Canadian and Allied veterans in Canada are guaranteed a dignified burial and grave marker. October 28, 2009 Awards Bloom in White Rock VICTORIA –Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg spoke yesterday in the Legislature to congratulate the City of White Rock for receiving the prestigious “five-bloom rating” at the international Communities in Bloom competition. October 07, 2009 Time is Ripe for Picking the Best of B.C. Products WHITE ROCK – The fall harvest is underway and British Columbians are encouraged to take advantage of the bounty of fresh, local food as the time for holiday meals approaches. September 25, 2009 Governments Fund White Rock Infrastructure WHITE ROCK – Canada, B.C. and the City of White Rock have approved a joint investment of more than $6 million through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund September 10, 2009 More Than $200,000 in Provincial Funding Supports White Rock Safety WHITE ROCK – The provincial government is providing $206,877 to the City of White Rock in support of public safety initiatives and local government operations, announced Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg. | |
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