Govt shares wildfire projections, emergency preparedness

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Ottawa – Last year was an historic wildfire season in Canada. Our climate is changing and with every passing year, we are experiencing an increase in extreme weather events. Climate change is causing extreme temperatures at a greater frequency than in the past, increasing the severity of heat waves and contributing to dry conditions, wildfires, and heavy precipitation risks. The Government …

BC firms get over $1.6m to expand recycled plastics production, energy tech

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Delta – The City of Delta has one of the fastest growing industrial areas in Greater Vancouver and is home to innovative companies like Plascon Plastics Corporation and GridGear Solutions Ltd. By developing solutions to environmental challenges, these two companies are poised for further growth. PacifiCan is here to help B.C. businesses grow locally and compete globally. That is why, …

Active transportation projects in British Columbia to better connect communities

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British Columbia  — Six active transportation planning and improvement projects in British Columbia will better connect communities after an investment of more than $4.6 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan and Member of Parliament Ron McKinnon, these projects will develop plans to improve active transportation options, upgrade existing infrastructure, and construct new multi-use and bike paths. In Vancouver, …

$14m invested to spur economic growth in Vancouver

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Seven local businesses and organizations will receive funding to commercialize new products, expand operations, and access global markets Vancouver – Vancouver is brimming with the talent and industry-leading ideas to meet global demand for Canadian products and services. That is why the Government of Canada is making strategic investments in projects that are helping scale-up local businesses to develop and …

Skincare firm gets $200,000 to expand production

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Satya Organic is an Indigenous, woman-led business that is positioned for growth North Vancouver – All across British Columbia, creative ideas are being turned into products that solve everyday problems. These ideas are generated in our businesses, our laboratories – and even our homes. PacifiCan is supporting this innovation by investing in growing businesses that are showing they have what …

Investing in crime prevention in Vancouver

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Vancouver – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, announced a federal investment of more than $4.2 million to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Vancouver. This investment will help address …

Supporting Lytton’s business community

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The Lytton Business Restart Program provides contribution funding to support the restart and revitalization of local business in Lytton, B.C.  Lytton – A vibrant business community is vital to the recovery of Lytton, B.C. Businesses provide jobs, create places to gather, bring in visitors, and are a big part of what draws people to a community. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister …

Investing in City of Trail’s public transit hub

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Trail — The existing transit exchange in Trail, within the West Kootenay Transit System, will undergo refurbishment and expansion thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.07 million from the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. Announced by Minister Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister Katrine Conroy, Mayor Colleen Jones, and BC Transit CEO Erinn Pinkerton, this …

Advancing civilian response capacity in Canada

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Ottawa – Communities across Canada are more and more often facing the realities of extreme weather events and natural disasters – like wildfires, flood and hurricanes. Large-scale emergencies, including non-weather related threats like pandemics, have devastating impacts on communities and can quickly overwhelm emergency response resources. The Government of Canada is committed to taking action to keep Canadians safe and …

Investing in crime prevention in Colwood

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Colwood – Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, announced a federal investment of more than $949,000 to prevent gun crime and gang violence in Colwood, British Columbia. This investment will help address the root causes of crime by supporting …