Families in the Coast Mountains school district will benefit from improved transportation services thanks to $557,786 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.

The British Columbia government announced an investment of $1.6 million at Northwest Community College (NWCC) for skills training to meet industry needs and ensure quality training in high-priority trades.

Students at Northwest Community College (NWCC) will benefit from a government investment of $187,000 toward new industry-standard trades-training equipment, such as survey equipment for the carpentry program.

Students in northwest British Columbia will be better equipped for the well-paying, jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of an $18.4-million investment to renew trades training facilities at Northwest Community College.

Work will soon be underway to upgrade the Sande Street overhead bridge in Terrace, announced Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public and stakeholders to attend one of two information sessions to preview plans and provide input regarding the design of the Mile 28 Daumont Level Crossing Project along Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert.

An additional 32 trades training seats at Northwest Community College will give students access to training in a variety of in-demand occupations that support a range of sectors that are important to the provincial economy.

Northwest Community College (NWCC) is receiving $269,850 toward the purchase of new training equipment that will prepare health-care and trades students with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.