People of all ages and abilities in Powell River will have more opportunities to get involved in fun, community-based sport programs during the coming year through the joint federal-provincial BC Sport Participation Program (BCSPP).

The Thompson Okanagan Respect Network will be using recently announced anti-racism funding to make Okanagan communities safer and more inclusive.

As part of the $1.1-million provincial investment to assist tourism in wildfire-affected areas, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture is encouraging British Columbians to lend their support by visiting these areas over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

British Columbians are invited to celebrate authors, publishers and the written word on BC Book Day.

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.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District is receiving $319,120 for the Dakota Ridge Access Project that will help encourage physical fitness through outdoor recreation, 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.