Knowledge Network has received $300,000 from the government of British Columbia, Community Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced today.

The government of B.C. is delivering $96.2 million to communities throughout the province through the latest instalment of the Strategic Community Investment Fund, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak released the following statement today in response to the 'yes' vote by Tla'amin Nation members regarding the ratification of their treaty:

British Columbia's creative on-screen entertainment industry, including filmmakers, TV producers and digital technology companies, will benefit from more than $2.2 million in B.C. government funding for organizations that support the sector.

British Columbia job growth remains steady as the province gained 3,600 new jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.6 per cent. B.C. gained 2,400 full-time positions and added 1,100 part-time jobs.

One British Columbian has been named and five have been reappointed to the board of directors for Community Living BC (CLBC), to oversee the organization and its operations within the policy, mandate and budget set by the B.C. government.

Increased accountability, transparency and independent oversight of policing in British Columbia will come into effect officially on Sept. 10, 2012, when the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) becomes fully operational.

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria received $50,000 from the Government of British Columbia, Community Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced today.

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement on the passing of former B.C. cabinet minister Bill Barlee: