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Affordable homes
& short commutes
State-of-the-
art healthcare
Over $110 million
in infrastructure
investments
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Rich culture and
outdoor lifestyle
Ample land for
development
W
ith short commutes from
affordable homes, state-
of-the-art healthcare, recently-
announced infrastructure
investments, a surplus of
residential and commercial land
and, of course, unlimited outdoor
adventures at your doorstep—
endless opportunities await in
Northwest B.C.
After a decade of lobbying,
the Province recently announced
an unprecedented investment in
local public infrastructure. The
region will receive more than
$110 million over five years, with
$19.5 million for the District of
Kitimat; over $34 million each
for Prince Rupert and Terrace;
a combined $10.3 million for the
Village of Hazelton and District
of New Hazelton; and almost $12
million for the Regional District
of Kitimat-Stikine.
It's a region teeming with
opportunities: cross-sector
demand, high-paying jobs and
countless opportunities for
entrepreneurs. The Northwest
also boasts modern amenities,
laid-back vibes, a real sense of
community and thriving cultural
scenes. With capital investments
easing the burden on taxpayers,
the time is now to invest in
Northwest BC.
So, what are you waiting for?
Contact the Regional District
of Kitimat-Stikine's Economic
Development Officer Meghan
Bowles at 250-615-6100 or
mbowles@rdks.bc.ca for more
information on investing in
Northwest BC.
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NORTHWEST BC: WHAT'S
HOLDING YOU BACK?
N O R T H W E S T B C
essential to the energy transition, demand
for which is expected to soar.
The Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First
Nations, based near Terrace, became
the first Indigenous groups in a decade
to conclude treaties with the B.C.
government, raising hopes for further
economic reconciliation in the region.
If ratified by members, the Kitselas and
Kitsumkalum will receive 38,000 and
46,000 hectares of land, respectively,
powers of self-government and hundreds
of millions of dollars in cash settlements
from the federal government. The treaties
would come into effect in 2028. •
ENERGY TRANSITION: The Red
Chris copper/gold mine anchors
the Golden Triangle (top); First
Nations including the Kitselas
(below left) have negotiated new
treaties in the northwest
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