Skilled-trades students in the Central Okanagan School District will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the B.C. government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades-training equipment.

Up to 322 job seekers are receiving training for jobs in the Central Okanagan, thanks to support from the federal and provincial governments.

More than 100 athletes, coaches, and support staff from 17 countries around the world have arrived at Big White Ski Resort to compete in the Big White 2017 World Para Snowboard Championships, thanks in part to $165,000 provided by the Government of British Columbia.

The B.C. government announced that Okanagan College will receive more than $218,000 for an innovation pilot that will improve training outcomes and employability for apprentices.

The British Columbia government announced a $7.44-million investment in Okanagan College for skills training in high-priority trades seats at the college’s newly renovated, $35-million trades training complex in Kelowna.

The Province has announced that it has invested, through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), a combined $111,000 to two training providers in Kelowna for skills training seats in high-priority trades.

When he’s not whipping up a delicious meal at the Four Seasons Hotel or sharing tips on how to cook on television, celebrity chef Ned Bell says heading home to Kelowna during the holidays is a priority. His favourite activities centre around food and family.