The government of British Columbia has renewed its commitment to community development through sport by providing nearly $242,000 in funding for Hosting BC programs.

Five local government employees from British Columbia communities are being awarded certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners in recognition of their education and work experience in the local government field.

BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767 have ratified a two-year agreement under the Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Eighteen B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs.

The Province has provided the Bulkley-Nechako and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts with over $1.2 million in combined grants in lieu of property taxes.

In recognition of their education and work experience in the local government field, seven local government employees from British Columbia communities are being awarded the following certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners.

The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced today.

To ensure a consistent standard of qualification for all officials in professional contests such as mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai kickboxing, the B.C. government is putting in place the first of a series of training courses.