Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett has wrapped up meetings with community leaders in Terrace and Kitimat as the province leads discussions on the opportunities, benefits and challenges expected as a result of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development.

The 2013 World Luge Championships in Whistler are benefiting from $100,000 in provincial government funding.

The B.C. government is investing $1.5 million in two new arts programs to help cultural organizations continue to provide quality arts experiences in communities throughout British Columbia.

The Province has provided the Bulkley-Nechako and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts with over $1.2 million in combined grants in lieu of property taxes.

The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett announced today.

The government of B.C. is following through with a commitment made by Premier Christy Clark and will provide $50,000 toward pilot-testing the treatment plant technology proposed to fix the drinking water problems in Sicamous, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The British Columbia government is helping build communities and local economies through sport with a renewed investment of $500,000 to support the hosting of sporting events throughout the province, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Arts Umbrella is receiving $424,500 from the B.C. government to help children appreciate, enjoy and learn from the arts, Surrey-Coverdale MLA Kevin Falcon announced today on behalf of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett.