The Government of British Columbia approved $16.7 million in community gaming grants for arts and culture and $29.1 million for sport during 2013-14.

Every year, gaming revenues generate hundreds of millions of dollars that the Government of British Columbia invests in providing key services, including health care and education, for all citizens and communities throughout the province.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes issued the following statement in recognition of BC Summer Games Week - July 14-20, 2014

British Columbia athletic commissioner Dave Maedel has issued the following statement about drug testing results received following the UFC 174 match on June 14, 2014, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver:

Communities in B.C. are sharing almost $74 million to invest in policing and community safety, services and projects.

As we look ahead to the 2014 General Local Elections on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, we can reflect on how fortunate we are, as British Columbians, to live in a strong democracy where all citizens can participate in elections freely and fairly.

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

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

Almost $6.25 million is being provided to 166 arts and culture recipients in British Columbia as part of the latest round of successful BC Arts Council grants.

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.