The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA), through a funding partnership with Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), has published a Northern BC Export Profile today that illustrates the critical role that international exports play in underpinning local economies in communities from the Cariboo to the Yukon border. The interactive web platform will broaden visibility for community, .
More trail development planned for the North Cariboo in 2021
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Trail development was on the agenda at Tuesday night’s North Cariboo Joint Advisory meeting.
Trails Coordinator Ian van Leusden had the floor and went through the work that was planned for 2021 on all eight of the Quesnel area’s trail networks.
That includes the Wonderland trail network on Quesnel-Hydraulic Road that is a legally sanctioned rec site and Trails BC Location that is maintained by the Goldrush Cycling Club.
“This year the cycling club was able to secure NDIT (Northern Development Initiative Trust) funding and COVID funding for the construction of four new trails….one kids loop, one intermediate and two advanced trails, as well as upgrading the original Wonderland Trail.”
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Over $300,000 is being doled out to Peace region organizations to expand wellness services.
The province announced the first round of funding from the Northern Healthy Communities Fund on Thursday. More than $2 million will be distributed for 16 northern B.C. projects.
In the Peace, Doig River First Nation is receiving $98,000 for a Tsaa Natsadle Programs Manager, and $220,000 is going towards the Nawican Friendship Centre in Dawson Creek for its wellness program and emergency shelter upgrades. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
The province says the funding will allow families and young people in Doig River First Nation to access early childhood and youth programming through the new Dane che’ adliih de’ kwa centre.
Province awards PG-based groups funding to boost mental health, addiction treatment services
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People living in northern communities experiencing substantial economic growth will benefit from increased health, mental health, and social services through new projects funded by the Northern Healthy Communities Fund.
The Canadian Mental Health Association branch in Prince George is receiving $82,000 for its Peer Support Expansion for Northern BC.
In addition, Carrier Sekani Family Services was awarded 300-grand that will be put towards a healing and treatment centre.
“People in northern B.C. know their communities best, which is why we provided $150 million over the past two years for local governments’ infrastructure priorities,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Municipal Affairs.