Eighty-three B.C. students living in provincially subsidized housing will receive BC Housing Education Awards to help them further their education and achieve their goals.

The B.C. government is giving the University of Northern British Columbia's Community Development Institute $50,000 to continue research on economic diversification and ways to improve housing stability in rural and northern communities.

Kamloops resident Rachel de Kerf has received a BC Housing Education Award to help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.

Two Nanaimo residents are recipients of BC Housing Education Awards that will help them further their education, achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Maple Ridge resident Hailey Robinsmith has received a BC Housing Education Award that will help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.

Langley resident Rebecca Zimmerman has received a BC Housing Education Award to help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.

Ladysmith resident Patricia Dashwood has received a BC Housing Education Award that will help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.

Two Courtenay residents are recipients of BC Housing Education Awards to help them further their education, achieve their goals and improve their lives.

Chemainus resident Mellisa Ganderton has received a BC Housing Education Award that will help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.

Campbell River resident Carly Lecuyer is a recipient of a BC Housing Education Award that will help her further her education, achieve her goals and improve her life.