The government of B.C. is delivering $96.2 million to communities throughout the province through the latest instalment of the Strategic Community Investment Fund, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

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 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.

This province has a rich agricultural history, and we want to make sure our farmers have the support they need to prosper well into the future in a challenging and competitive industry that requires long hours and huge investments in infrastructure and land.

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

The provincial government is providing $25,000 to help Golf Canada host the world's best female golfers at the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open, announced Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong.

In January 2012, Premier Christy Clark increased the annual base budget for gaming grants by $15 million to $135 million per year into the future and expanded eligibility to include environmental organizations, as well as adult sport and arts organizations.

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

Ninety-one community groups across B.C. are sharing $2,612,000 in gaming grants from the provincial government in the first intake of fiscal year 2012-13, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced today.