B.C. Premier David Eby discusses rural issues at Osoyoos town hall

The event, in Osoyoos, B.C., tackled issues and what rural communities need from the provincial government.

B.C. Premier David Eby and MLA for Boundary-Similkameen Roly Russell joined local officials and community leaders for a town hall discussion on Friday.

The event, in Osoyoos, B.C., tackled issues and what rural communities need from the provincial government.

“People in smaller communities in B.C. deserve services designed for them, whether it’s being able to find child care and a good school for their kids, accessing top-notch health and mental-health care, or benefiting from skills-training opportunities or any other public service,” said Eby in a press release.

“That’s why we are strengthening services for everyone, while addressing the unique challenges faced by people in rural communities.”

During the town hall, Eby outlined the province’s vision and plans to support rural communities.

The province’s rural vision Good Lives, Strong Communities focuses goals including connecting every community in the province to high-speed internet, investing in roads, ferries and transit to move goods and people, and expanding remote work in government so people can stay in their communities.

“The Province is focused on making sure people all over the province have opportunities to build a stronger future,” said Russell in a release.

“Rural communities need unique supports to deliver the solutions they need. This vision helps provide the lens to enable that strong foundation for our rural places.”