The search is on for Audit Council members, bringing the Province one step closer to fulfilling Premier Christy Clark's commitment to establish an Office of the Auditor General for Local Government.

Four local government employees from British Columbia communities, recognized for their education and work experience in the local government field, are being awarded the following certificate by the provincial Board of Examiners.

Groups focusing on adult arts and sports, animal welfare and the environment are encouraged to take advantage of a special community gaming grant application intake, Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, announced.

Establishing an auditor general for local government, investing close to $17 million in BC Arts Council funding and launching a new $30-million recreation infrastructure program are a few of the steps the Province is taking to make communities better places for B.C. families.

The Province has provided the Bulkley-Nechako and Kitimat-Stikine regional districts with nearly $1.2 million in combined grants in lieu of property taxes, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Celebrating seniors and their involvement in sport is on the radar for Kamloops and Langley as they become centres for a celebration when the two communities host the B.C. Seniors Games, announced Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

Getting the most value for money will be easier for local governments now that the Province is introducing legislation to establish an Office of the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), announced Premier Christy Clark.

New property assessment and increased tax exemption amendments intended to support farmers were introduced by the Province, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.