People and communities are benefiting from reduced emissions, cleaner air and more jobs in the clean economy thanks to investments in new, clean technology in local industries.

BC Hydro will construct more than $1.25 billion in capital projects throughout Burnaby over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid, and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communities.

New funding for one of Canada’s most powerful supercomputers, and the largest research cloud in the country, is supporting cutting-edge research projects in health care, clean energy, neuroscience and climate modelling that will improve people’s lives.

From Pacific Economic Development Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2024/05/government-of-canada-announces-almost-10-million-to-launch-the-clean-hydrogen-hub-and-scale-up-made-in-canada-innovation.html

Construction is underway on two single-family homes that will provide housing for 14 people, including seniors, who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and would benefit from an enhanced mental-health and physical health-care program.

Students and staff are returning to safer classrooms now that the seismically safer replacement of Burnaby North Secondary school is complete.