Chetwynd airport will receive $1,301,350 in funding from the B.C. Air Access Program this year for runway resurfacing, announced MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier, on behalf of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Nanaimo Airport will receive $175,607 in funding from the B.C. Air Access Program this year for the North Apron Expansion Project, announced MLA for Parksville-Qualicum Michelle Stilwell on behalf of Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

Having access to clean, reliable drinking water is critical to the health and prosperity of Canadian communities and for attracting economic opportunities for the middle class and those working hard to join it.

Two highway improvement projects in Prince George are being planned for this summer, announced MLA for Prince George-Valemount Shirley Bond, on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is conducting a transportation study of the Highway 97 corridor through Quesnel and invites the public to attend an open house to provide input on the transportation needs of the corridor.

Modern, safe and efficient roadways are crucial to encouraging economic activity, facilitating trade, and creating good paying, middle-class jobs. They help Canadians arrive safely at their destinations and businesses efficiently move their goods to domestic and international markets.

Tenders have been called for the construction of the John Hindle Drive extension, which will provide a new route to the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) campus.

Tofino will receive $1 million in BikeBC funding this year for Phase 1 of a multi-use path extension to the Pacific Rim National Park, providing more safe cycling infrastructure in the community.

An additional eastbound passing lane will be constructed along Highway 3 west of Fernie, providing a passing opportunity for motorists and increasing safety.

The District of Sparwood is a receiving a joint federal-provincial Small Communities Fund grant worth $5,117,466.