The B.C. government has approved an $80,000 grant for the first phase of a governance study for Salt Spring Island, bringing residents one step closer to determining whether a change in governance is best for their community, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The B.C. government is providing $50,000 to help the Village of Valemount make local arts and culture an important part of the community's 50th anniversary celebration, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett announced today.

The B.C. government is providing $75,000 to help the District of Mission make local arts and culture an important part of the community's 120th anniversary celebration, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett announced today.

The British Columbia government is helping build communities and local economies through sport with a renewed investment of $500,000 to support the hosting of sporting events throughout the province, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

In our continuing effort to engage British Columbians in the decision-making process, Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is announcing the launch of a new website where you can provide input on how the role of the Provincial Athletic Commissioner should be structured.

Arts Umbrella is receiving $424,500 from the B.C. government to help children appreciate, enjoy and learn from the arts, Surrey-Coverdale MLA Kevin Falcon announced today on behalf of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett.

More kids in British Columbia will be able to participate in organized sports thanks to $400,000 in new funding from the provincial government, announced Parliamentary Secretary for Non-Profit Partnerships Gordon Hogg on behalf of Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The 2012 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, being held in Abbotsford this weekend, will benefit from an additional $25,000 in financial support from the government of British Columbia.

The B.C. government is honouring coaches and their immense contributions to sport and athletes throughout the province by proclaiming the week of Sept. 15-22 as B.C. Coaches Week, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.