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.

Skilled trades students in the Vernon School District will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the B.C. government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades training equipment.

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.

A $19,430 age-friendly grant has been provided to City of Vernon to support a local community garden.

A $20,000 age-friendly grant has been provided to the Regional District of North Okanagan to support the Cherryville seniors’ social and dinner hall.

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.

The upcoming construction season will bring safer travelling conditions to an important route linking the Okanagan to West Kootenay, as two projects get underway on Highway 6.

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.