The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is receiving a federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $1,534,666.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $6,606,224.

The Township of Spallumcheen is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $3,082,676.

Peachland is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $6,960,000.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia are making investments to create jobs and grow the middle class now while building a foundation for a strong, sustainable economic future. Infrastructure investments are vital to creating opportunities, and building inclusive communities where families can work, learn and play.

Education Minister Mike Bernier has released the following statement:

The East Kootenay Regional District will receive $1,000,000 in BikeBC funding this year for The Westside Legacy Trail, Segments 1-4, announced Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

The B.C. government and Burns Bog Conservation Society are partnering to help four unemployed people gain valuable work experience while contributing to an exciting new outdoor educational concept at Burns Bog Delta Nature Reserve.

How do you stop the potential for domestic abuse in its tracks – before a perpetrator strikes, victims go into hiding, charges are laid or a family breaks down?

The British Columbia government is appointing a new provincial court judge to address upcoming retirements and ensure the judiciary has the resources to continue providing access to justice.