Increased supports for literacy programs in B.C. will help more children access services to develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.

The Province and the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) are working together to ensure the region’s economic development contributes to building strong, sustainable communities and delivers good-paying jobs for residents.

New funding to expand community-based literacy programs will help people of all ages learn new skills, communicate with confidence and engage fully in society.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs provides local governments with infrastructure funding through a variety of grant programs to help support water-related infrastructure.

People in Telkwa will be better protected against wildfires after an investment by the Province to replace a high-priority section of the village’s water system.

People in northern B.C. will benefit from stronger community services as a result of approximately $4 million from the Northern Healthy Communities Fund (NHCF).

From Thompston-Nicola Regional District: https://www.tnrd.ca/new-blue-river-pedestrian-suspension-bridge-connects-trail-network/

British Columbians now have more options to access government information and services with the recent launch of the Province’s verified account on Weibo, which removes barriers for English learners whose primary language is simplified Chinese.

Residents of Greenwood will have a restored fish habitat at Lind Creek after the removal of Lind Creek Dam.

Residents in Radium Hot Springs will have better, more reliable water quality year round with support from the provincial government.