Government of Canada to announce new funding to support community-driven projects on Vancouver Island

Nanoose Bay, B.C. – July 18, 2022 – The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help improve community infrastructure and strengthen tourism experiences throughout central and northern Vancouver Island.

The event will begin with a walk around Jack Bagley Park to view the upgrades in progress, followed by remarks and a question and answer session with media.

Event:             Minister Sajjan to announce funding to revitalize community spaces and tourism experiences on Vancouver Island.

Date:               Tuesday, July 19, 2022         

Time:              2:00 pm PT

Location:        Jack Bagley Community Park

                        2925 Northwest Bay Road (Nanoose Place parking lot)

                        Nanoose Bay, B.C.

IMPORTANT: Anyone attending the news conference in person must not present any symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 and must not have been in contact with anyone who has received a positive diagnosis within the last 14 days. Public health guidelines must be respected at all times.