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Vancouver Island, Powell River groups benefit from civil forfeiture proceeds
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Cash seized by the police in cases connected to gangs and drugs is being used to keep kids out of gangs and reduce violence against women.
In total, 221 projects are getting one-time grants worth $8.6 million through the Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation grant program.
“Over the past 15 years, most civil forfeiture cases have been related to drugs, gangs, and organized crime. In turn, it’s appropriate that once again, some of the proceeds are going into gang prevention,” said B.C. solicitor general, Mike Farnworth.
More provincial funding heading to island, Sunshine Coast groups for anti-racism initiatives
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More provincial funding is coming to groups on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast to combat racism.
The province is adding $372,500 to the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to help organizations address the issue across B.C.
“Racism is real and it’s pervasive in our communities. We must take action to combat racism in our local communities,” said Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives. “Our government is increasing funding for the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to empower British Columbians to identify and help stamp out discrimination.”
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