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May 07

Board leadership acclaimed as Northern Development approves annual report

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May 04

Northern Development Board approvals deliver $1.39 million for priority projects across B.C.

May 4, 2026 – Prince GeorgeThe Northern Development Board of Directors has approved funding for nine projects during its second meeting of 2026, representing a $1.39 million investment into communities across Northern B.C. The approved projects reflect a continued demand for funding that helps communities move priority projects forward, with investments supporting a multitude of sectors such as housing, infrastructure and recreation. The projects approved at the recent meeting are: City of Prince Rupert -$180,000 for the Prince Rupert Heritage …

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April 02

Northern Development Initiative Trust pleased to welcome Tahltan NST Busing as BC Bus North Operator

Prince George, B.C. — Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) is proud to announce that Tahltan NST Busing Ltd. (TNST), is the successful applicant and new operator for BC Bus North, starting April 1, 2026. BC Bus North is a provincially- funded service delivering safe, reliable and affordable bus transportation throughout northern BC. NDIT allocates the funding and manages the project.  “We are pleased to welcome Tahltan NST Busing as the new operator of BC Bus North. This is a clear …

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March 04

Second-Generation Board Member Joins the Trust

For the first time in the Trust’s 21-year history, the daughter of a previous Board member has been appointed to the Board of Directors.

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November 07

Northern Development fully allocates funds available through regional accounts

10 grants totalling $1.7M approved to support community projects from Tumbler Ridge to Taku River Tlinlngit First Nation to strengthen local and regional economies and increase liveability.

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July 29

Nearly $1M in grant funding approved by Northern Development’s Board

Five economic development projects throughout Northern B.C. will receive the investments, benefitting people and communities.

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"The upgrades to the arena have had a big impact on our community as we now have an ideal space to hold weddings, galas, and celebrations. During the Olympics many people gathered at the arena to watch the events as a group on the new flat screen televisions.  Without Northern Development's support we would not have been able to complete the much needed upgrades to the arena that have resulted in such a positive reaction from our community members."

Angela Brand Danuser, former Mayor, District of Stewart

New lifts make B.C.'s northernmost swimming pool accessible to all

This project changed the life of one patron who had experienced an accident four years earlier. Northern Development supported the $61,226 accessibility upgrade project with a $42,859 grant.

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