Ottawa puts $10.6 million into 13 rural B.C. transit projects

The federal government is committing more than $10.6 million to 13 rural and Indigenous transit projects across British Columbia.

The largest listed allocations include about $3.14 million for the Nisga’a Lisims Government to buy 10 minibuses and add shelters, charging stations and technology for fixed-route and on-demand service; and about $3.03 million for the Bridge River Indian Band to build a maintenance garage and buy two accessible passenger buses.

Pemberton is to receive about $2.04 million for a transit station, shelters, a sidewalk, a crosswalk, lighting and bike racks. The village and other sources are contributing $510,783.

Other projects include vehicles, planning studies and service improvements in Bella Coola, Castlegar, Fort Nelson, Granisle, Hazelton, Sorrento, Ucluelet, Vanderhoof and the Whispering Pines/Clinton community.

The funding comes from the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Each project remains contingent on a contribution agreement and any applicable Indigenous consultation requirements.

Source: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (September 17, 2026).

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