Workers in Williams Lake, Ashcroft and Salmon Arm who were affected by mill curtailments will have the opportunity to gain skills and work in invasive species management and awareness.

A $1.16-million Job Creation Partnerships project developed by the B.C. government and the Invasive Species Council of B.C. is putting people to work weeding out invasive plants and species in five Interior communities.

Canada’s first teaching incubator seed farm is coming to Duncan through the Cowichan Green Community Society, thanks to a Job Creation Partnership project funded by the provincial government.

Provincial funding is providing work experience to four North Islanders as they gain new skills removing invasive knotweed in four different communities.

Local recreational trails in the Kamloops-North Thompson area are being cleared and cattle range fencing will be repaired by two local Aboriginal people who are getting work experience in forestry and agriculture.

Invasive species aren't just pesky weeds that invade lawns and gardens.

Schools, community groups and daycares have been learning about the benefits of environmental stewardship and sustainable food, thanks to a provincial partnership with the Langley Environmental Partners Society that has given work experience to five people.