On behalf of the Government of British Columbia, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Coralee Oakes offered warm congratulations to the District of Port Edward and Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG) for signing an agreement-in-principle that would define municipal property taxation benefits for the municipality over the next 25 years.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 1767 and BC Assessment have ratified their agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Almost $2 million is being provided to 116 artists and arts organizations in British Columbia as part of the latest round of successful BC Arts Council grant adjudications.

BC Assessment and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 1767 have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate.

Eighteen agricultural fairs in diverse communities throughout the province and the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions shared $794,000 in community gaming grants this year, funded by the Government of British Columbia.

Small communities and other eligible applicants in British Columbia can soon apply for funding to support local infrastructure projects.

The Government of British Columbia has provided $151,250 to fund 36 Hosting BC grants for diverse sports competitions this year and in 2015.

Professional artists, administrators and arts organizations are now able to apply for funding within two project assistance programs delivered through the BC Arts Council.