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Local funding for local priorities

OLIVER – Communities in Boundary-Similkameen will be receiving $1,017,804 as part of almost $40 million being invested into communities across B.C. to meet local needs including more policing, new equipment, increased community safety initiatives, infrastructure and service delivery priorities.

  • Oliver will receive a Small Community grant of $175,879.
  • Osoyoos will receive a Small Community grant of $174,000.
  • Keremeos will receive a Small Community grant of $126,419.
  • Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will receive a Regional District grant of $58,344.

“These grants are a significant boost for local governments in our communities,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson said. “The funding allows them to invest in programs and services that improve safety and quality of life.”

These are the first of two annual payments. A further payment of $75 million will be made in June 2015.

Since 2009, the Small Community, Regional District and Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grants have provided more than $718 million in funding to support B.C. communities enabling them to invest money in projects that are identified as priorities at the local level.