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.

The BC Centre for Employment Excellence is receiving more than $463,000 in provincial funding for three research projects that will, over the long term, help more British Columbians find and keep a job.

The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation has begun consultation on family maintenance for those who are receiving income or disability assistance.

In the aftermath of the West Fraser mill closure, the District of Houston has plenty of opportunities for economic growth and a healthy workforce according to a new study funded by the provincial government.