LATEST NEWS

September 20

Northern Development Initiative Trust funds over $1 million in projects for Caledonia Nordic Ski Club

Northern Development Initiative Trust announced today that since 2013, it has funded over $1 million in projects for the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, fostering economic and recreational opportunities in the region.

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August 28

Northern B.C. transportation study released

The Northern BC Inter-Community Transportation Study has been published after months of engagement and research.

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August 03

Northern Development approves $947,581 in funding for several projects throughout the region

Nearly $950,000 in funding approved for organizations in central and northern B.C. through the Economic Infrastructure, cultural infrastructure, recreation infrastructure and main street revitalization – capital funding streams.

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June 14

Final weeks to provide input on Northern B.C. transportation gaps and opportunities survey

Community organizations and the public are invited to complete an online survey about transportation challenges and opportunities in Northern B.C.

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May 30

13 Rural Business and Community Recovery (RBCR) Regional Business Liaison positions approved across Northern B.C.

RBCR Regional Business Liaison positions will offer one-on-one support services for rural businesses and communities impacted by forest policy changes and other impacts to the forestry sector.

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May 04

12 Peace Region agricultural projects approved for funding

$383,714 in grant funding has been approved through the BC Hydro Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund to support agricultural production and related economic activity in B.C.’s Peace Region.

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Holly Plato
Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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"We are always having fun. I've been able to get my First Aid certificate and the s-100 fire supressing training ticket. Myself and others would definitely come back if this program carries on."

Miranda Laurent, Program Participant, Nazko Youth Forestry Training Program

Nazko First Nation's Youth Natural Resources Training Program Prepares A New Generation Of Skilled Workers

The benefits will be the training of First Nations youth not only in developing forest related skills but also in life skills that will assist them with future employment opportunities. Primarily, this project hasl created opportunities that increase the participation of First Nations people and their communities in the regional…

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