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July 30, 2018 | Prince George, B.C. – The Village of Queen Charlotte celebrated the grand opening of the Queen Charlotte Boat Launch Improvement Project today, thanks in part to $250,000 in funding support from Northern Development. As the only boat launch south of Port Clements on Graham Island, improvements to the boat launch were much-needed to ensure safe usage for locals and tourists. Previously built for airplane use, the existing boat ramp design was a basic black top extending …

July 3, 2018 | Prince George, B.C. – Local governments, internet service providers and community organizations can now apply for grant funding to connect high-speed internet for British Columbians who need it the most – those living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. “High costs are one of the main barriers to connecting communities,” said Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “This funding will support last-mile projects that will help close the gap between urban and rural areas, and allow B.C.’s smaller communities …

June 8, 2018 | Terrace, B.C. – The Terrace-Kitimat Airport Terminal expansion project is ready to celebrate its grand opening, thanks in part to $250,000 in approved funding support provided by Northern Development. The Terrace-Kitimat Airport Society announced the completion of its Air Terminal expansion project today. The two and a half year project included new and renovated sections including a new Departures Terminal check-in area, airline offices and cargo area. Renovated areas include the security screening and security hold room. Additionally, a new board room and …

May 29, 2018 | New Hazelton, B.C. – Renovations for a new community centre for the District of New Hazelton are set to be underway, thanks to funding support from Northern Development. The District of New Hazelton has received $215,014 in approved funding from Northern Development’s Economic Diversification Infrastructure program for a much-needed new multi-use community centre. The approved funding will go toward renovating a 7,080 square foot building into a new community centre, which will have the capacity to …

Vancouver, BC – May 22, 2018 |  The final report from Geoscience BC’s Peace Project has been released today, providing important data for groundwater management and responsible resource development in northeast B.C. Produced by experts from Simon Fraser University, the report summarizes 16 pieces of research conducted since 2014 in a region where continuing oil and gas development means impartial, scientific data about groundwater is more important than ever before. The report provides significant new knowledge about groundwater in the …

May 3, 2018 | PRINCE GEORGE – Internet service providers and other community-based organizations will soon be eligible to apply for new $16 million grant funding to improve connectivity in rural, remote and Indigenous areas in B.C., announced Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services. Beginning July 1, 2018, applications will be accepted for projects that will deliver last-mile connections to rural and remote homes and businesses. Last-mile projects are the final connections for homes, businesses and other institutions to a …