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.

Kamloops and Revelstoke are launching partnerships with the B.C. government to study what's needed in the workforce in their respective communities over the next five-plus years.

Socially innovative organizations and businesses are helping brighten the lives of some B.C. residents this holiday season by providing creative, yet much needed festive services and supports.