Celebrating seniors and their involvement in sport is on the radar for Kamloops and Langley as they become centres for a celebration when the two communities host the B.C. Seniors Games, announced Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong congratulates Esi Edugyan and Joan MacLeod, two British Columbia-based literary artists who received major arts awards this week.

The Province is encouraging eligible voters in B.C. to participate in the local government election process and to vote in their communities on Saturday, Nov. 19.

The Province is encouraging eligible voters in B.C. to participate in the local government election process and to vote in their communities on Saturday Nov. 19.

The Province is encouraging eligible voters in B.C. to participate in the local government election process and to vote in their communities on Saturday, Nov. 19.

New property assessment and increased tax exemption amendments intended to support farmers were introduced by the Province, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Premier Christy Clark has made a commitment to set up and fully fund an Office of the Municipal Auditor General for British Columbia.

The Province is proclaiming the week of Sept. 17-24, 2011 as "B.C. Coaches Week" to encourage British Columbians to celebrate the valuable contribution these mentors make to their communities.