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.

Applications are now being accepted to help local sport, municipalities, Aboriginal and community organizations increase sport opportunities for British Columbians of all ages and abilities.

High performance student athletes in Victoria and Kelowna now have the chance to split their school day between academics and training - giving them a better competitive edge

The Province is contributing more than $295,000 to support 61 sporting events hosted in communities all over British Columbia during the coming months, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

British Columbia's star power as a film-friendly production centre has received a boost from $275,000 in provincial government funding to help regional organizations attract and provide services to film and video producers from around the world.