Local governments in the North Okanagan and area are receiving federal-provincial investments in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon-Monashee, on behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

Vernon and Coldstream will receive a combined sum of $637,468 in BikeBC funding this year announced MLA Eric Foster on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in Vernon-Monashee.

A new MRI machine is coming to Vernon Jubilee Hospital to help increase patient access to MRI services, and is expected to be in place in 2018.

Downtown Vernon will become a little more vibrant and safe thanks to a government-funded Job Creation Partnerships “Place-Making” project, which will aid in the planning, design and engagement of public spaces.

The world is changing and B.C. students need to be ready to adapt to the careers of tomorrow. Students in the Vernon School District will be prepared thanks to $22,500 in provincial funding awarded to the district, helping to connect kids with opportunities in skilled trades and tech training. 

Individuals transitioning out of temporary shelters in Vernon now have access to 39 units of affordable rental housing at the newly-opened Blair Apartments.

Up to 60 British Columbians in Vernon and surrounding areas are receiving the training they need for jobs in their communities, thanks to the federal-provincial partnership under the Canada-B.C. Job Fund Agreement.

Vernon is a community well known for its diverse range of locally grown and produced agrifoods in British Columbia.