Tag: Federal Government

Provincial and federal governments urged to revitalize rail line connecting Vancouver and P.G.

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Following CN Rail's announcement to end its lease on the former BC Rail corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House in July 2025, the provincial and federal government are being urged to revitalize the rail line.

PG’s Open Waters Solar awarded $450,000 through federal program

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Last week, Ottawa announced a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures for workers and businesses, including an additional $1.5 billion for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.   Businesses in British Columbia were able to apply for the program as of yesterday (Tuesday). 

Water infrastructure in Vanderhoof receives financial boost from federal government

Politics Brendan Pawliw -
The BCSF Community stream is a transfer-based program that provides $2.5 billion per year in funding to communities across Canada.

Climate projects along Highway 16 see federal funding

Environment Logan Flint -
The federal government is providing funding to 141 municipal climate projects, including in Hazelton, Granisle, and Vanderhoof.

Standing Committee pleased with PG’s progress on federal advocacy files

City of Prince George Zachary Barrowcliff -
Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs members are pleased with recent progress to advance the City of Prince George’s priorities with the federal government.

$236 million rural connectivity projects announced by Federal and provincial government

Community Zachary Barrowcliff -
Rural, remote, and indigenous communities in northern B.C. and across the province will be getting access to high speed internet.

Teegee participating in Canadian Trade Mission to Mexico

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Mexico is Canada’s third-largest single-country merchandise trading partner (after the United States and China).

Ottawa looking to fast-track hydro line between PG and Terrace

Business Brendan Pawliw -
The projects have been submitted to the new Major Projects Office.

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Federal Government orders Air Canada and Union back to binding arbitration

Business Zachary Barrowcliff -
Air Canada operations will be continuing, following Federal Government orders for the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to arbitrate the dispute.

Businesses getting used to uncertainties as tariffs see another jump

Chamber of Commerce Zachary Barrowcliff -
After a new trade deal was failed to be reached on today's (Friday) deadline between Canada and the US, businesses are once again bracing for an increase in tariffs.

Federal bill sees opposition for lack of First Nation consultation

Indigenous Zachary Barrowcliff -
First Nation Chiefs from across Canada, including Regional Chief Terry Teegee, were in Gatineau, to discuss Bill C-5 with the federal government.

Save our Streets pitches bail reform, prolific offender changes to BC Federal Liberal caucus

Crime Brendan Pawliw -
One of the co-founders of the Save our Streets Coalition (SOS) believes the federal government can do more to crack down on repeat offenders as well as provide a full continuum of care for those suffering from addiction and mental illness. The group sat down with the federal Liberals BC caucus on Monday in Kelowna to discuss these issues as well as bail reform.

Federal grant funding gives several PG sports facilities a face lift

Community Brendan Pawliw -
It’s from annual funding via the Canada Community-Building Fund where an additional $760,000 is being made available for this work with a total project budget of $950,000. In 2024, the parks and solid waste division funded $760,000 through the CCBF to upgrade facilities and encourage continued outdoor recreation. The total project budget was $950,000 and included:

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UNBC gearing up for first ever UNBC Week

UNBC
"From discovering what UNBC has to offer, to cheering on the Timberwolves and reconnecting with alumni, there are many ways to be part of the week and to celebrate the connections between campus and community."

Northern Pour invites community to raise a glass for cardiac care

Health
During the October 23-24 weekend, the Northern Pour Wine and Spirits will be taking place at the Roll-A-Dome, benefiting Spirit of the North.

Spruce Kings drop first game at BCHL Showcase

Prince George Spruce Kings
A pair of early goals helped the Trail Smoke Eaters to a 4-3 win over the Prince George Spruce Kings at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta on Sunday.

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 12th

Hartley's Sports Shorts
Recap of local and national sports.

T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC Timberwolves
UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.
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