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.

Vancouver Opera has received $250,000 from the government of British Columbia, Community Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced.

The Province is implementing four more recommendations from the Farm Assessment Review Panel.

Twelve agricultural fairs will share $371,000 in gaming grants from the provincial government, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced.

Four local government employees from British Columbia communities, recognized for their education and work experience in the local government field, are being awarded the following certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners.

The Province is providing $35.3 million to the Peace River Region through the 2012 instalment of the Peace River Memorandum of Understanding.

The Province is taking steps to establish a Provincial Athletic Commissioner, who would regulate and supervise professional contests such as boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts.

British Columbians have reason to celebrate after today's announcement that the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 is coming to Vancouver, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The Province is supporting Victoria's bid for the 2014 Juno Awards with a $50,000 grant, announced the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.