Nicholas Simons

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-Powell River-Sunshine Coast Community Offices

People are being connected with family doctors or nurse practitioners faster than ever before. Every week, about 4,000 people in BC get connected to a care provider.
We’re welcoming new doctors and nurses quicker than other provinces. And we’re taking strong action to train more people for great jobs in health care, close to home. SFU will open a new medical school in 2026, and we're adding more seats to other types of health care training programs. We’re also making it faster and easier for internationally trained nurses to join BC's health care workforce.
There’s more to do, but it’s starting to make a difference. BC has more doctors and nurse practitioners in place to care for people. Surgery backlogs are gone. And more people are accessing health and cancer care faster and closer to home.
To register for a family doctor or nurse practitioner visit: https://www.HealthLinkBC.ca/Health-Connect-Registry

Today the Province, the shíshálh Nation and the Waterfront Protection Coalition came together for an appreciation gathering here during the UBCM meetings in Vancouver. Since the Plan was introduced by the previous government, all parties have worked collaboratively to make it better, and they deserve all our appreciation.

Before the election writ drops on Saturday, and in addition to the non-profit and community organizations featured in our Summer Spotlight series of social media posts, I would like to take this moment to extend my gratitude to the following organizations. Their contributions play an essential role in making our Sunshine Coast communities as vibrant and special as they are.

North Coast:
inclusion Powell River, Association of the Savary Island Community, BC SPCA in Powell River, CJUMP Radio, Clansmen Pipe Band, Community First Aid Team qathet & Powell River, Community Resource Centre, Cranberry Community Hall Association, Four Tides Hospice Society, Inclusion Powell River, Kathaumixw/Powell River Music Academy, Lund Community Society, Malaspina Land Conservancy, Malaspina Naturalists, Marine Avenue Business Association, Paddling for Life, Powell River & District United Way, Powell River & District Christmas Cheer Committee, qathet Arts Council, Brain Injury Society, Chamber of Commerce, Top Out Climbing Co-op, Powell River Community Foundation, Curling Club, Powell River District Public Library, Powell River Educational Services Society, Powell River Employment Program, Farmer’s Institute, Farmer’s Market, Powell River Film Liaison Office, Powell River Forestry Heritage Society, Alano Club, Lift Community Services, Powell River Garden Club, Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary, Powell River Kings Society, Powell River Minor Baseball Association, Powell River Youth Soccer Association, Powell River Cadets (air, army, navy), qathet Museum and Archives, Peak Newspaper, qathet Living Magazine, Powell River Professional Firefighter Charitable Society, Powell River Regals, Carlson Club, Powell River Rod and Gun Club, Timberlane Quilters’ Guild, Senior Citizens Association Branch 49, Powell River Racquet Centre, Powell River Yacht Club, qathet Regional Cycling Association, qathet Parks & Wilderness Society, Ratepayers Groups, Salvation Army, St. John’s Ambulance Brigade #992, Powell River Search & Rescue Society, Texada Heritage Society, Texada Chamber of Commerce, Texada Island Community Society, Texada Seniors Council, Texada Women’s Island Network, Powell River & District United Way, Powell River Vintage Car Club, Volunteer Powell River, Friends of the Powell Forest Canoe Route, Knucklehead Winter Recreation Association. Outdoor Recreation Users Group, Coastal Women in Business.

South Coast
Family and Childcare, Gibsons Family Network, Halfmoon Bay Child Care Centre Society, Jack & Jill Parent Participation Preschool Society, The Little Flower Child Care Society, Sechelt Community Schools Society, Gibsons Seniors Society, Pender Harbour Seniors Housing Society, Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre Society, Pender Harbour and District Health Centre Society, Sunshine Coast Hospice Society, Pender Harbour Food Bank Society. Pender Harbour Reading Centre Society, Restorative Justice Program of the Sunshine Coast, Salvation Army Sunshine Coast Ministries, Sunshine Coast Affordable Housing Society, Sunshine Coast Resource Centre Society, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society, BC SPCA Sunshine Coast Branch, Gibsons Marine Rescue Society, Sunshine Coast Marine Rescue Society, 100 Women Who Care, BCSPCA SC Community Animal Centre, Better At Home, BlueAct Marine Society, Chapman Creek Hatchery, Coast Culture Alliance, Coast Investment Co-Op, Coast Mountain Bike Trail Association, Coast Rogue Arts Society - Rogue Fest, Coasters Car Club, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, Dial-A-Dog Canine Companions, Driftwood Players, ESS Emergency Support Services, Friends of Arrowhead, Friends of Sechelt Library, Gibsons Chamber of Commerce, Gibsons Community Building Society, Gibsons Landing Heritage House, Gibsons Rotary Club, Gibsons Seniors Society, Gibsons Visitors Information Centre, Gibsons Wildlife Rehabilitation, Habitat for Humanity, Halfmoon Bay Community Assn, Halfmoon Bay Environmental Society, Halfmoon Bay Info and Referral Centre, Kitchen Sink Rescue, Meals on Wheels Sunshine Coast BC, One Straw Society, Pender Harbour Chamber of Commerce, Pender Harbour Food Bank Society, Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society, Pender Harbour Music Society, Pender Harbour Reading Centre, PODS PH Ocean Discovery Station, Rotary Club of Sechelt, Rotary Club of the Sunshine Coast, Royal Canadian Legion 140 Sechelt, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, Royal Canadian Leg Salvation Army, Legion Branch 219, Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve Soc, Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Society, SAR 61 Pender Marine, SAR Gibsons Marine, SAR HMB Marine Search and Rescue 12, SAR Sunshine Coast, Sargeant Bay Society, SC Arts Council, SC Association for Communal Living, SC Bear Alliance, SC Botanical Garden Society, SC Camera Club, SC Community Services Society, SC Drag Racing Association, SC Dragon Boat, SC Elder College, SC EV Car Club, SC Foundation, SC Health Auxiliary, SC Highway Society, SC Hospice House, SC Hospice Society, SC Pickleball Association, SC Quilters' Guild, SC Resource Centre, SC Streamkeepers, SC Trails Society, SC Wildlife Project, SDBA Sechelt Downtown Business Assn, Sechelt & District Chamber of Commerce, Sechelt Arts Festival, Sechelt Chamber of Commerce, Sechelt Garden Club, Sechelt Groves Society, Sechelt Hospital Foundation, Sechelt Visitors Information, Seniors Activity Centre, SEWN Self Employed Womens Network, St. Bart's Food Bank, St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary, Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives, Sunshine Jazz and Entertainment Society, Sunshine Toastmasters, Syiyaya Reconciliation Movement, Women's Enterprise Centre, xwesam/Roberts Creek Community Association.

There are so many more to thank so please add in the comments below to give all these community groups the credit they so deserve! Thanks to you all. We are better when we work together.

Let’s keep supporting this vital service and ensure that everyone in our community has access to the care they need. Together, we can build a brighter future for all. Sunshine Coast Hospice

Exciting news for our communities!

I'm proud to share that the Province is stepping up to improve our resilience against climate change. With approximately $56 million allocated to 65 communities across British Columbia, we are investing in disaster risk resilience and climate-adaptation projects that will help protect our residents and environment.

As Minister Bowinn Ma stated, "Climate change is no longer a future concern; it's happening now." This funding will empower local governments to tackle vulnerabilities and make informed decisions for a sustainable future.

One notable project includes a significant investment of $1.2 million to support the Shishálh Nation ‘s Lower Crown Reservoir project in the Sunshine Coast Regional District

This initiative will enhance water security by capturing water from Chapman Creek, ensuring our communities have access to this vital resource.

Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient British Columbia. Let’s embrace these changes and work towards a sustainable future for all!

Learn more here

Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Our changing climate is already impacting people across British Columbia. Learn how we're developing measures to get ready for climate impacts now and in the future.

I want to express my deepest thanks and heartfelt appreciation to three vital nonprofit organizations: The Sunshine Coast Pride Society , Qathet Pride Society , Trans qathet

The incredible work you all do in our Sunshine Coast communities is truly inspiring. Your dedication to fostering connection, celebration, and inclusion is remarkable. The events and activities you organize not only bring people together but also create safe, welcoming spaces where diversity and equality are celebrated and uplifted.

Your commitment to educating, empowering, and honouring the uniqueness of every individual strengthens the bonds that make our communities vibrant and resilient. It has been my honour to represent such a dynamic region, where acceptance and respect thrive—thanks in large part to organizations like yours.

Thank you for your tireless efforts in building communities on the Sunshine Coast that are safe, inclusive, and reflective of who we are—both as individuals and as a collective. Your work leaves a lasting and meaningful impact on us all.

People who rely on certain medications will soon have those costs covered as BC and Canada work together to pay for more prescriptions. British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government.
Soon the costs of more diabetes medication and hormone replacement therapy for people experiencing menopause will be taken care of. This is on top of prescription birth control, which is already free.

I want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by the Sunshine Coast Division of Family Practice.

Is your group dedicated to tackling racial inequity or promoting inter-cultural understanding? The BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants are now open for applications!

Eligible community organizations can apply for up to $5,000 to fund projects that fight systemic racism or encourage multiculturalism through education, awareness, and community interaction.

🗓 Deadline to apply: until October 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM PST

📍 Apply now and find more info here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/multiculturalism-anti-racism/multiculturalism/multiculturalismgrants

Let’s work together to build a more inclusive BC! 💪

Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grants Information about multiculturalism and anti-racism in British Columbia

Thank you Sunshine Coast Community Services Society for all you do in our community. 🙏

Today, we proudly honour Captain ( N ) ( R ) Ret'd Stewart Alsgard as the recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious recognition is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to Canada, and Stewart’s dedication to our community is nothing short of extraordinary. As the former Mayor of Powell River for 12 years, Stewart has been a tireless advocate for truth and reconciliation, a steadfast ally to the Tla'amin Nation, and instrumental in the creation of the Community Accord. He is deeply respected for his 28 years of service in the Navy and his enduring commitment to our region.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Elder Elsie Paul for her blessing, former Tla'amin Chief Maynard Harry, and former City Councillor Aaron Pinch for their kind and thoughtful words about Stewart. A special thank you to all those who came out to celebrate, including the Brooks Secondary students, who—under the direction of teacher Steven Cramaro—played a beautiful rendition of O Canada on their trumpets. And a big thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #164 for allowing us to host this event.

In a touching surprise, Stewart Alsgard presented MLA Nicholas Simons with his own King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognizing Nicholas for his years of dedicated work as a representative of the Government of British Columbia.

This award represents the highest level of recognition for public service under King Charles III's reign, and Stewart Alsgard’s legacy will continue to inspire us all.