On March 28, the Deputy Premier and the Minister Responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman, released documents that show there has been extensive work done to secure new and innovative housing at New Jubilee House and also at 292 East Hastings Street developments. The documents confirm the projects were negotiated in a fair and above-board manner.

Skilled trades students in two regional school districts will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the British Columbia government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades training equipment.

Powell River Airport will receive $1.03 million in funding from the B.C. Air Access Program for runway improvements, increasing safety and accessibility at the airport.

Powell River will receive $183,869 in BikeBC funding this year for cycling infrastructure improvements in the community.

Smoke and flames from a 13-hectare prescribed burn project may be visible north of the Village of Clinton and west of Highway 97 between April 1 and April 30, 2017.

A number of highway resurfacing projects will be underway in the region this summer to increase the safety and reliability of roads for travelling public.

A key to business success is ensuring budding entrepreneurs have the right skills for the job.

The B.C. government is handing out over $1.8 million in new grants to help control the spread of invasive plants in the province.

Chilliwack will receive $150,420 in BikeBC funding this year for the Industrial Way bicycle lanes from Old Orchard to Progress Way.

The B.C. government is providing a total of $232,000 to two local organizations to help manage invasive plants in the Cariboo region.