The government of British Columbia is thrilled to be again congratulating winning Olympians - this time, the Canadian women's eights rowers, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The British Columbia government is heartily congratulating both the men's eights rowing team for its thrilling silver-medal race and swimmer Brent Hayden for his bronze-medal performance in the 100-metre freestyle on Wednesday at the London Olympics.

The government of British Columbia extends its warmest congratulations to B.C.-trained powerhouse weightlifter Christine Girard for her bronze medal at the London Olympic Games

The government of British Columbia has provided $50,000 to enable a tribute in music, poetry and stories honouring the BC Forest Service's 2012 centennial year to tour the province.

Vancouver's Honda Celebration of Light festival in English Bay will shine brighter thanks to significant funding from the B.C. government, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

British Columbia is well-represented on the Canadian Olympic Team with B.C.-connected athletes accounting for 40 per cent of the team.

The B.C. government has formally agreed to examine infrastructure needs in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) and how they might be funded in future, announced Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm on behalf of Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The government of British Columbia is providing $75,000 to help the township of Spallumcheen make local arts and culture an important part of the community's 120th anniversary celebration, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced today.

Knowledge Network has received $300,000 from the government of British Columbia, Community Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced today.