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.

The Province is granting title of approximately 2.69 hectares of Crown land at Powers Creek to the District of West Kelowna, announced Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong.

Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year.

British Columbians are celebrating the 13th annual Arts and Culture Week, April 22-28, in recognition of the province's talented artists and diverse arts and cultural organizations.

The Province has delivered its final payment of $10.12 million in direct funding for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, fulfilling its pledge to stand behind the host society, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The Province is providing $75,000 to help the City of Duncan make local arts and culture an important part of its centennial anniversary celebrations, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong announced.