On behalf of the Government of British Columbia, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes offered warm congratulations to the District of Port Edward and Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) for signing an agreement-in-principle that would define municipal property taxation benefits for the municipality over the next 25 years.

Eligible environmental non-profit organizations can apply now for a B.C. community gaming grant. The application deadline is Aug. 31, 2014.

The Government of British Columbia is excluding federally-licensed medical marijuana production from the list of agricultural uses that qualify for farm classification for assessment and property tax purposes.

The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District is receiving a $10,000 planning grant to look into improving Sandspit's water treatment system.

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, begins a tour of northwest British Columbia, with stops in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Terrace and Kitimat to discuss anticipated impacts of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry's expansion on communities in the region.

A $25,000 Community Gaming Grant will help the Fernie Nordic Society begin the process of mapping and designing new trails in the Elk Valley.

As a signatory of the Climate Action Charter, communities throughout B.C. received more than $6.2 million with the latest round of grants through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.

Adding a three-kilometre trail connecting to the Horn River Light Industrial Park will increase recreation opportunities for employees and families working in the Fort Nelson area.

A transfer of Crown land to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will encourage investments in airport safety by reducing flight line obstacles and installing wildlife fencing.