Approximately 800 taekwondo athletes from more than 100 countries will be showcasing their best kicks, spins and jumps at the 2016 World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) junior championships.

The Government of British Columbia has committed more than $160,000 to help Vancouver Island manufacturers develop a comprehensive labour-market strategy, which will address priority training and skills-shortage issues affecting the manufacturing sector in the region. 

The Province is supporting the largest professional sporting event ever to be held in Cranbrook, when the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Tour Challenge comes to the city from Nov. 8-13.

As part of Apprenticeship Recognition Week, the B.C. government announced that Camosun College will receive more than $331,000 for two innovation pilots that will improve training outcomes and employability for apprentices.

As part of Apprenticeship Recognition Week, the B.C. government announced that Vancouver Island University (VIU) will receive more than $50,500 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.