Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation to get new water treatment plant

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Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation – Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the construction of a new water treatment plant and distribution system. Chief Greg Sarazin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services, Jenica Atwin, marked this significant milestone at a ceremony in the community. Members of the First Nation …

Over $26m invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure in BC

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Penticton —  People and communities across B.C. will benefit from enhanced protection against the impacts of climate change and severe weather after a combined investment of more than $26 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Bowinn Ma, these projects will build resilience in communities to better mitigate the impacts of climate-related …