Government has approved a regulation setting May 30, 2013 as the effective date for the Athletic Commissioner Act to come into force.

Twenty-one B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs.

A transfer of Crown land to the Town of Princeton provides for the future expansion of the regional airport and supports the ongoing prosperity of the region.

Thanks to significantly increased funding, the BC Arts Council Scholarship Program can offer more opportunities for young British Columbians to study the arts.

Government funding will support community lifestyle and heritage projects in Quesnel and surrounding area.

The government of British Columbia is providing an additional $1 million to Creative BC bringing the total new contribution to the society to $2 million and enhancing its ability to focus on priorities areas.

As a signatory of the Climate Action Charter, communities throughout B.C. received more than $6.2 million with the latest round of grants through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.

Adding a three-kilometre trail connecting to the Horn River Light Industrial Park will increase recreation opportunities for employees and families working in the Fort Nelson area.

A transfer of Crown land to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality will encourage investments in airport safety by reducing flight line obstacles and installing wildlife fencing.