A trio of projects in the Prince George-Vanderhoof area received a leg up through the Northern Healthy Communities Fund.
According to the province, this includes the construction of a two-bay fire hall to strengthen emergency response on the Saik’uz First Nation.
In Prince George, a new long-term care home supporting culturally appropriate care for seniors and expanding a food bank’s capacity to improve food security and distribution to remote centres was given the green light.
This year, three intakes under the fund are supporting 18 projects led by local governments, First Nations and non-profit organizations across northern B.C.
Through investments of up to $500,000 per project, it supports initiatives that help communities remain healthy, resilient and ready to meet the challenges that come with large-scale economic development, such as new demands on housing, health care and other essential services.
“When families and individuals have access to better services close to home, it means more opportunities and more time together,” said Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
“As northern communities have grown, we’ve invested in people by helping them stay connected, cared for and safe in their communities.”
Since its inception four years ago, the northern health communities fund has supported approximately 130 projects with a total of $25 million.
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