‘We need a tangible commitment: Kamloops MP Caputo to keep lobbying for federal cash in Red Bridge rebuild

Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo says he will continue pressing Ottawa for a direct federal commitment to rebuild the Red Bridge, destroyed by arson more than two years ago. The government’s response to his petition pointed to existing infrastructure funding programs, including the $51-billion Build Communities Strong Fund, but did not promise money specifically for the bridge. Caputo said the response was disappointing and called for support to fast-track reconstruction.