At least four people will get work experience helping the Vernon area improve its food security, thanks to more than $50,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding that is benefitting two separate community organizations.

Up to 24 people will be trained as dietary aides and help ensure people in long-term care facilities receive the nutrition they need to stay healthy, thanks to $132,000 in government funding.

VANCOUVER - Local job seekers, residents, communities, tourists and the local economy will benefit from more than $31,000 in Provincial Job Creation Partnership (JCP) funding to plan local arts, cultural and music festivals.

Each year people receiving income and disability assistance who do not file their taxes lose out on hundreds or even thousands of dollars in tax credits.

For many kids, a perfect summer is spent outside, exploring forest floors and splashing in the ocean.

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