Communities in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are receiving federal-provincial investments in key infrastructure projects.

Boston Bar is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $508,232.

Lantzville is receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $4,373,332.

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.

The B.C. government has approved a $35,000 Restructure Planning Grant to the Village of Valemount to study the impact of a municipal boundary extension that would include a proposed destination resort.

British Columbia plans to introduce a series of improvements to help the taxi industry modernize and remain competitive in anticipation of ride-sharing services coming to British Columbia by the holiday season at the end of 2017.