Fifteen local people will be trained in land-based aquaculture systems, fulfilling the need for workers in this industry, thanks to more than $362,000 in government Community and Employer Partnership funding to Excel Career College.

Three local people are getting work experience helping Inclusion Powell River celebrate its 60th anniversary, as a result of more than $65,000 in government Job Creation Partnership funding.

An eco-friendly company is providing work experience for five local people, while setting up a social enterprise that recycles discarded sheep skins, thanks to more than $128,000 in Job Creation Partnership funding.

Henderson Elementary, self-described as "The little school with the big heart," will be seismically upgraded to protect students and staff in the event of an earthquake.

As the nights get colder and longer, more people are lighting their fireplaces to help stay warm. But do you know where your firewood comes from? Was it legally harvested?

The Powell River Regional District is receiving $67,114 for Haywire Bay Trail upgrades that will make the trail more accessible to users, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

During these long cold winter nights, people light their fireplaces to stay warm. But do you know where your firewood came from? Was it legally harvested?

Trades students on the Sunshine Coast can now enjoy an enhanced training experience in new, energy-efficient surroundings thanks to a timely renovation of the trades centre at Vancouver Island University's Powell River campus.