Crews in northern B.C. will be busy during summer 2023 as they work on paving projects that cover nearly 300 kilometres of highways and sideroads.

Work has begun on upgrades for more than 157 kilometres of highways on Vancouver Island, renewing driving surfaces for travellers and the movement of goods.

Work has begun in B.C.’s southern Interior to upgrade 485 kilometres of highways and sideroads, renewing driving surfaces for local residents, travellers and the movement of goods.

Secondary school students and recent graduates will soon have access to short-term, paid work placements at local manufacturers through a new program designed to help build a future workforce.

A pilot has expanded to nearly double the number of schools in B.C., providing more families with access to affordable early learning and child care, before and after school, conveniently located in the kindergarten classroom.

Lafarge Canada is receiving a $5-million investment to further develop its carbon utilization technology in cement production, which will reduce emissions and protect the air and environment.