By Katrine Conroy

A new roundabout is in the works for Highway 16 at McBride Street and 2nd Avenue in Prince Rupert, bringing major safety improvements, better pedestrian access and a smoother flow of traffic to the community.

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing, has appointed four new members to the BC Housing board of commissioners to help provide more housing options for people in British Columbia.

To help strengthen wood-product manufacturers and further support local First Nations economies around B.C., the Province is supporting four manufacturers to upgrade their operations, sustain jobs in rural communities and plan for growth.

Organizations dedicated to community-safety projects in British Columbia are encouraged to submit applications for the 2023-24 civil forfeiture grant program.

Families and individuals living in The Ryder apartment building in the District of Hope can remain in their rental homes.

Katrine Conroy, Minister Responsible for the Columbia River Treaty (CRT), will take part in a virtual information session to discuss the extremely low water levels in the Arrow Lakes Reservoir this year.

A provincewide fire-safety campaign will help save lives and reduce fire-related injuries by educating people in British Columbia about proper smoke-alarm use and reducing fire risks in homes.