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Federal Money To Vancouver Island Community Infrastructure And Small Business Support

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 7:56 AM

By Jay Herrington

More than $4.3 million in federal money is going to upgrade community infrastructure on Vancouver Island and support small businesses.

More than $4.3 million in federal money is going to upgrade community infrastructure on Vancouver Island and support small businesses.

The cash from the Canada community revitalization fund will go to 13 projects, while another $406,647 from the tourism relief fund will go to five projects.

Each fund was set up last year, providing $500 million over two years.

The infrastructure funding is aimed at projects that revitalize downtown cores and main streets, reinvent outdoor spaces, create green infrastructure, and increase the accessibility of community spaces.

The Cape Mudge Indian band is receiving $750,000 to install lighting at the We Wai Kai sports field in Campbell River.

As well, the Stz’iminus First Nation will use $521,900 in infrastructure funds to revitalize the Oyster Bay neighbourhood.

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