The Government of British Columbia is proud to support and recognize local athletes who are competing for Team Canada at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. There are 142 athletes with a connection to the province who either live or train here, and we’re all rooting them on in Rio!

British Columbia is sending 142 athletes with a connection to B.C., making up 45% of Team Canada, to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Peter Fassbender announced that local governments throughout British Columbia are sharing almost $108 million in provincial funding to support policing and safety measures, as well as community services and projects.

 British Columbia artists and arts organizations have until Aug. 1, 2016, to apply for professional development or touring funding offered by the British Columbia Arts Council.

A record-high 14 nations from around the globe will compete at the 2016 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Under-19 Men’s World Lacrosse Championship in Coquitlam, including the seven-time defending champions from the United States and six-time runner-up and host nation, Team Canada.

Thanks to funding from the BC Arts Council, the BC Touring Council is investing $170,000 in 26 arts groups through the Community Presenter Youth Engagement (CPYE) program.