The B.C. government has introduced new regulations that give clarity and confidence to the combat sport sector to allow amateur events to go forward,

British Columbia was well represented on the international stage with five high-performance athletes competing at the International Paralympic Committee Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

Organizations dedicated to public safety like volunteer fire departments, search and rescue societies and community policing groups are encouraged to apply for B.C. government community gaming grants by Aug. 31, 2013.

Organizations helping animals in distress from abuse, neglect or injury need to apply for B.C. government community gaming grants by Aug. 31, 2013.

B.C. communities are sharing $56.2 million to invest in policing and community safety, services and municipal-level projects that are deemed priorities.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett says after three years of work on the part of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, he is approving its Official Community Plan.

A $60,000 Community Gaming Grant provided to the Senior Citizens Club of Fernie and District will help the club upgrade and buy much-needed equipment for their facility.

A $20,000 Community Gaming Grant provided to the Sand Creek Community Club will go toward a feasibility study to determine whether a new arena and curling rink will be built in the South Country area.

A $25,000 Community Gaming Grant will help the Fernie Nordic Society begin the process of mapping and designing new trails in the Elk Valley.