Ten people are getting valuable experience in the tourism sector with the Little Shuswap Lake Indian Band as it continues to expand its business base and hospitality industry.

The Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce is putting on a trade show May 8-10 to benefit local economic development, and thanks to nearly $11,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding, one person will get event planning and office administration work experience.

While you’re out shopping and socializing this holiday season, triple your gifting impact and purchase your holiday treats, decorations, gifts or meals in a way that has a positive social impact in your community.

Five local workers, community members and tourists will benefit from a snowmobile trail restoration project in the Green Lake area, as a result of more than $72,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding.

The Treaty 8 Tribal Association is receiving nearly $134,000 in B.C. government funding to undertake a labour market study that will help its members take advantage of regional economic development opportunities, including liquefied natural gas.

The old Nakusp fire hall will go from code red to green thumbs as it's reborn as a year-round farmers' market, thanks to a $130,000 in partnership funding from the Government of B.C.

Two people are gaining valuable on-the-job event planning work experience, thanks to more than $61,000 in provincial Job Creation Partnership funding.