North Island MLA Michele Babchuk is highlighting projects in the region that she says will address criminal activity in the community, assist individuals experiencing gender-based violence, and support Indigenous peoples recovering from trauma.

“Keeping our communities safe starts with making sure that everyone has the support they need,” said Michele Babchuk, MLA for North Island.

“The trauma-informed and culturally specific programs that we are funding help make sure that no member of our community is left behind.”

Four projects in North Island are receiving $156,073 to implement crime prevention and remediation projects:

-Campbell River Family Services Society - $37,000
-Elm Street Alternative School - $39,156
-U'mista Cultural Society - $39,938
-Campbell River RCMP Restorative Justice Program - $39,979

The province is providing nearly $9.7 million in one-time grants through the program to support 197 community projects and fund police equipment and training.

To see the full list of recipients to the grant visit Government of British Columbia.