People in 55 communities throughout the province, including eight on Vancouver Island, will benefit from more than $17 million in grants in lieu of municipal property taxes this year.

People in Upper Skeena at risk of harm or victimization will benefit from a $45,000 grant for the creation of a community-based team of front-line workers to deliver better, faster access to services.

People living in northern B.C. will benefit from additional government action to deliver needed health-care services when and where people need them.

Communities throughout the province are restoring watersheds and wetlands to protect aquatic ecosystems and promote healthier environments for British Columbians and wildlife.

Another 38 communities throughout B.C. have been awarded funding for flood planning through a program that has provided more than $75 million to First Nations and local governments for projects to better prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies.

British Columbia’s network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations is expanding with the opening of 16 new stations in northern B.C., making it easier for people travelling to charge up their EVs.

The B.C. government has provided more than $1.5 million in grants to 11 local governments and First Nations in the Northwest Fire Centre to support wildfire risk reduction initiatives and help keep communities safe.

More than 2,600 new affordable rental homes are coming for people with moderate and low incomes in 42 communities throughout the province.