Mar 24, 2023 – Nick Laba/North Shore News

A chunk of change from provincial gambling revenues is about to go to non-profits across the North Shore.

A total of $454,000 in community gaming grants will help organizations keep people safe and protect local ecosystems, say MLAs Bowinn Ma and Susie Chant.

“Despite the many challenges we have faced over the last few years – including the pandemic, extreme weather, and the ongoing toxic drug crisis – we have outstanding local organizations right here in North Vancouver working hard to make our community stronger,” North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma said in a statement.

“These grants help ensure they can continue this important work in public safety and environmental protection,” she said.

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