GUN AMNESTY
British Columbians can unload old guns, ammunition – any unwanted firearms or weapons – and ensure they never end up in the hands of criminals during a province-wide amnesty Oct. 1-31.
The month-long amnesty will apply to any documented or undocumented firearms and other weapons – including restricted and prohibited ones – that have not been used for a criminal purpose, as well as to any amount of ammunition.
Police leaders remind interested firearms owners to call their local detachment (100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456) or their department’s non-emergency line to arrange for officers to attend and retrieve the weapons.
FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS
The B.C. Liberal government is helping school districts extend the life of British Columbia schools with an additional $20 million to repair, upgrade and improve facilities through the School Enhancement Program.
The new funding builds on $45 million the province invested in May in 124 schools throughout B.C.
School districts were allowed to resubmit previous applications or apply for funding for new projects. The program has also been expanded to include flooring replacement as an eligible project.
School districts were notified how they can apply for funding under the program.
Projects will be chosen based on need, priority and supporting student learning. Projects must cost between $100,000 and $3 million to be eligible.
School districts had to apply by Sept. 15, and all projects have to be substantially completed by March 31, 2017.