The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project is coming to Canada this year and Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North will be taking part.

Every year the former US President chooses a country to focus on, promoting Habitat's work. This year, he chose Canada in honour of our country's 150th anniversary.

Habitat spokesperson Tom Beshr says the 50 Habitat affiliates will build 150 homes across the country.

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The Carter Work Project build will be taking place in July. Organizations interested in helping out can contact Beshr at Habitat for more information.

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The Vancouver Island North Film Commission is developing a new tool to help promote the region and draw film productions.

The commission is partnering with three groups to fund a new website for the agency. Film Commissioner Joan Miller says they've been looking to upgrade their website for about 8 years.

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Miller says having the new digital tools will enable the team to better market the region, especially internationally, and also opens the door for film-induced tourism opportunities with maps of the projects that have filmed in the region.

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