Community, Sport and Cultural Development News Archive»

New arena and curling rink one step closer with gaming grant

A $20,000 Community Gaming Grant provided to the Sand Creek Community Club will go toward a feasibility study to determine whether a new arena and curling rink will be built in the South Country area. read more

Families Monday, April 15, 2013 12:00 PM

Government backs seniors with funding for new Killarney Community Centre

The government of B.C. has committed to funding $1.3 million toward a new senior's centre in Southeast Vancouver. read more

Families Health Monday, April 15, 2013 11:30 AM

Opportunity knocks for disabled athletes at Kamloops Games

The Kamloops Legacy Performance Games will include disability sports thanks to provincial government funding. read more

Families Health Monday, April 15, 2013 10:15 AM

Awareness and education advised on youth bodychecking in hockey

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett encouraged education and awareness about youth bodychecking for parents, coaches, and all involved in youth hockey. read more

Families Health Sunday, April 14, 2013 1:00 PM

New B.C. grants support arts spaces and places

Non-profit arts and cultural organizations, First Nations band councils and friendship centres in B.C. will share $2.384 million in grants for 118 projects through two new arts programs. read more

Economy Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:00 PM

Northern sport equipment grants support athlete development

Thirty-eight local sport organizations and Aboriginal communities in northern B.C. are benefiting from grants of up to $5,000 each through the Northern Sport Strategy Initiative. read more

Families Saturday, April 13, 2013 9:00 AM

BC Arts and Culture Week to celebrate creativity

The 14th annual BC Arts and Culture Week, April 21-27, will offer British Columbians great opportunities to enjoy exciting arts events in communities throughout the province. read more

Families Multiculturalism Friday, April 12, 2013 11:30 AM

Athletic Commissioner Act comes into force

Government has approved a regulation setting May 30, 2013 as the effective date for the Athletic Commissioner Act to come into force. read more

Health Friday, April 12, 2013 11:00 AM

Landmark funding agreement benefits regional community

The government of British Columbia and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality announced a landmark agreement that sets the stage for future community infrastructure funding. read more

Economy Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:15 PM

Community sport programs receive government funding boost

Twenty-one B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs. read more

Families Health Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:00 AM

Land transfer supports regional airport expansion

A transfer of Crown land to the Town of Princeton provides for the future expansion of the regional airport and supports the ongoing prosperity of the region. read more

Economy Transportation Tuesday, April 9, 2013 2:00 PM

Support surges for arts scholarships

Thanks to significantly increased funding, the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program can offer more opportunities for young British Columbians to study the arts. read more

Education Tuesday, April 9, 2013 9:45 AM

B.C. salutes agricultural lifestyle and heritage

Government funding will support community lifestyle and heritage projects in Quesnel and surrounding area. read more

Families Saturday, April 6, 2013 1:15 PM

Creative BC gets funding boost

The government of British Columbia is providing an additional $1 million to Creative BC bringing the total new contribution to the society to $2 million and enhancing its ability to focus on priorities areas. read more

Economy Education Families Saturday, April 6, 2013 1:00 PM

$6.2 million to communities support a greener B.C.

As a signatory of the Climate Action Charter, communities throughout B.C. received more than $6.2 million with the latest round of grants through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program. read more

Environment Families Thursday, April 4, 2013 9:30 AM

Fort Nelson recreation opportunities boosted by trail

Adding a three-kilometre trail connecting to the Horn River Light Industrial Park will increase recreation opportunities for employees and families working in the Fort Nelson area. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:45 PM

Airport land transfer improves safety, protects wildlife

A transfer of Crown land to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will encourage investments in airport safety by reducing flight line obstacles and installing wildlife fencing. read more

Environment Families Wednesday, April 3, 2013 4:30 PM

Crown land grant benefits Horticulture Centre

The District of Saanich will be receiving more than 41 hectares of land for the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP). read more

Environment Tuesday, April 2, 2013 1:15 PM

Ford World Curling Championship opens with government funding announcement

The B.C. government is contributing $100,000 to the Ford World Men's Curling Championship, announced Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ida Chong during the celebration of the opening ceremony. read more

Families Health Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:01 PM

Peace River MOU delivers $39.4 million to region

The Province is providing $39.4 million to the Peace River Region through the 2013 instalment of the Peace River Memorandum of Understanding. read more

Economy Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:02 PM