An investment of more than $175,000 from the federal government will help maintain and expand community transit services for rural and remote communities in Pender Harbour, on the Sunshine Coast.
This was announced by Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country, alongside members of the Pender Harbour Health Centre and Pender Harbour Health Centre Society.
Funding will support the purchase of an accessible mini-bus, as well as a storage shelter to protect the vehicle. The new mini-bus will increase capacity for the Seniors Link program and other transportation services offered by the Pender Harbour Health Centre.
These investments in public transit will provide safe, affordable, and accessible transportation options for seniors, persons with disabilities, Indigenous residents, and other vulnerable populations. For many of these individuals, particularly those who rely solely on public transit, these investments will help reduce social isolation, improve mobility, and enhance access to healthcare, social services, and community activities.
The Pender Harbour Health Centre is a community-led non-profit society that has been providing medical services and health and wellness programs to Pender Harbour and surrounding communities since 1976. As the Centre celebrates 50 years of community-led care, this project will help it continue to provide access to quality, caring, and responsive health services.
