Mayors laud funding for Highway of Tears
PRINCE GEORGE — Two mayors along the so-called Highway of Tears are lauding a government funding announcement to improve safety along the highway.
The Mayors of Smithers and Burns Lake say they’re optimistic the three million dollars committed by Transport Minister Todd Stone will enhance transit routes and expand roadside webcams.
While Mayors are speaking positively about the plan, they say the government will still need to commit more resources to make the highway safer.
The lonely, desolate stretch of road between Prince George and Prince Rupert is the home of many First Nations, and there are few transportation options in and out of reserves.