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Feb 23, 2022 1:16 AM - The Canadian Press
Nearly 19 million dollars in federal funding was announced today to help 11 BC airports and two BC based airlines cope with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Harjit Sajjan, the minister responsible for Canada's Pacific Economic Development Agency, says the money ensures airports and carriers can continue essential routine maintenance and facility operations during the pandemic.
A statement from the government says regional airports and carriers offer vital commercial flight links, support critical supply chains, promote economic growth and help essential workers and medical patients reach their destinations.
The two air carriers, Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines, each receive about five million dollars, while the Kelowna and Abbotsford airports share roughly 5.5 million dollars and the other nine regional airports split the rest of the funds.
