Students, teachers and staff at Carihi Secondary school in the Campbell River school district will benefit from $280,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.

Families in the Campbell River school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $316,860 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

Trades students on Vancouver Island have access to new industry-standard equipment to ensure that they graduate with in-demand skills for jobs.

As part of the public safety funding announced in February 2016, the Province is committing $80,000 in funding toward a flood mitigation assessment project in the Strathcona Regional District.

People in need of shelter in Campbell River will continue to have a safe, warm place to stay until the end of June 2016.

Debi Van Voorst and her team of social workers know, through experience, that tough conversations lead to trust and produce results for families.

As students return to class this September to advance their academic skills, École Phoenix Middle school will also be improving, as construction begins on a seismic upgrade. The upgrade is part of the government's Seismic Mitigation Program.