The governments of Canada and British Columbia are contributing funding toward the development of a business plan as the next step in having a federally inspected beef processing plant up and running in Prince George.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced $2 million in new provincial and federal funding for the now $5-million Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan, outlined the progress made to put the plan in action and opened the application process for new community vehicles.

Two wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre that were previously identified as the Beatton Airport Road fire and the Stoddart Road fire have combined to become a single fire. It is now referred to simply as the Beatton Airport Road fire (G80046).

By early fall, a dedicated left turn traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Vance and Cowart Roads and Highway 16 in Prince George, as well as the intersection of Ferry Avenue and Highway 16, west of Highway 97, improving safety for motorists at these locations.

The public is invited to attend a drop-in information session on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 to preview plans and provide comments on the design of the replacement

British Columbians needing to travel for specialized health care will benefit thanks to $1.5 million in funding for Hope Air.