An important step in breaking the cycle of homelessness in Abbotsford has been completed with the closure of the Lonzo Road and Sumas Way encampment and the start of construction on a new 50-bed shelter.

Women and their children leaving violence in the Langley area will soon have 17 new safe and secure beds available to them.

People in Armstrong and the Regional District of North Okanagan will benefit from upgrades to wastewater infrastructure, supporting the health and safety of communities and the environment.

The Province is helping the Town of Osoyoos improve its drinking water by funding improvements to the water treatment plant.   

The Province is investing $6 million for drinking water and wastewater treatment projects in Kelowna and Merritt, supporting the health and safety of people and the environment.

A vital transportation artery in Merritt that was heavily damaged by floodwaters will be rebuilt to a higher standard to make it more resilient to future flooding events and be safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

As the school year winds down, children can keep learning alive and fun throughout the summer by participating in the BC Summer Reading Club, a free literacy program available at public libraries and online.