Captain Kit Little of the District of North Vancouver’s Fire and Rescue Services has today been honoured with a rare medal of bravery for his courageous actions in saving the life of a woman trapped in an apartment fire.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender has ordered a municipal incorporation vote for Salt Spring Island electors on Sept. 9, 2017.

An additional eastbound passing lane will be constructed along Highway 3 west of Fernie, providing a passing opportunity for motorists and increasing safety.

The District of Sparwood is a receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $5,117,466.

Amrik Virk, B.C. Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services and the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development announced a $40-million partnership to support the development of pre-commercial clean-energy projects and technologies.

A housing study for First Nations Elders and developing social networks are among the projects benefiting seniors in the 18 B.C. communities receiving a total of $342,430 in age-friendly community planning and project grants this year.

Richard Lee, MLA for Burnaby North, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, presented the Medal of Good Citizenship to Lou Ryan, a well-known North Burnaby citizen, and Lou’s son Bradley on behalf of his late father Ken Ryan.

A $20,000 age-friendly grant has been provided to three North Shore municipalities to support the creation of a dementia-friendly action plan.

A $20,000 age-friendly grant has been provided to the District of Wells to support its aging well in Wells community plan.

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