Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett has wrapped up meetings with community leaders in Terrace and Kitimat as the province leads discussions on the opportunities, benefits and challenges expected as a result of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development.

The B.C. government is investing $1.5 million in two new arts programs to help cultural organizations continue to provide quality arts experiences in communities throughout British Columbia.

The government of British Columbia has renewed its commitment to community development through sport by providing nearly $242,000 in funding for Hosting BC programs.

Five local government employees from British Columbia communities are being awarded certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners in recognition of their education and work experience in the local government field.

BC Assessment and CUPE Local 1767 have ratified a two-year agreement under the Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Eighteen B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs.

The Province has provided the Bulkley-Nechako and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts with over $1.2 million in combined grants in lieu of property taxes.