FORT ST. JOHN – BC Hydro’s Site C project has provided $45,000 in grants to support five non-profit organizations in the Peace Region through its Generate Opportunities (GO) Fund. The $800,000 GO Fund was established in September 2016 as part of the Site C mitigation measures to help support Peace Region non-profit organizations that provide services to vulnerable populations, including children, families and seniors. This is the first time that grants have been awarded from the Fund. Recipients include: • …
Read MorePrince George, B.C. – January 25, 2017 The Prince George Airport will soon undertake renovations and operational upgrades valued at $683,886 to increase efficiencies and enable future growth for daily flights and new airlines thanks in part to the support of funding from Northern Development Initiative Trust. In 2016, Northern Development’s board of directors approved $368,418 in funding for the projects through its Economic Diversification Infrastructure program. The program specifically targets projects that significantly strengthen the local economy, that drive …
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Northern Development Initiative Trust
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Holger Rudolf, Owner, Rudolf's Pure SausageIn recent years, the region's economy has shifted from resource extraction to the tourism sector in order to provide a more sustainable employment base. This shift increases the significance of tourism-based organizations and businesses, such as the museum. The Bella Coola Valley Museum is heavily relied upon by local tourism…
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