PROVINCE HELPS COMMUNITIES MOVE WITH LOCALMOTION

VICTORIA – Local governments across British Columbia can now apply for the next round of funding from the LocalMotion program, to make their communities greener, healthier and more active and accessible places in which to live, Community Services Minister Ida Chong announced today.
Local governments have until March 15, 2008, to submit applications for LocalMotion funding, with funding announcements anticipated later in 2008. Those who wish to have last year’s application considered for this round of funding are encouraged to update their submission. More information on this program is available: www.localmotion.gov.bc.ca

The first round of funding available from the LocalMotion program was announced for 27 communities across B.C. earlier this year. The following list includes the names of the funding recipients, the project names and grant amounts.

Examples of 2007 funding under this Program:
Kelowna

Rails to Trails - Okanagan Bypass Route

1,000,000