The Government of British Columbia is excluding federally-licensed medical marijuana production from the list of agricultural uses that qualify for farm classification for assessment and property tax purposes.

Arts and culture organizations can now apply for funding in three project assistance program areas delivered through the BC Arts Council.

Arts and culture organizations and developing artists can now apply for funding assistance through the BC Art Council's Early Career Development Program.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $150,000 to help B.C.'s diverse artists, including First Nations, participate in a national arts and culture festival celebrating Canadian talent during the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George.

The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Industry and Minister Responsible for British Columbia, the Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for British Columbia, and Rhona Martin, President of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, celebrated today an agreement for the renewed federal Gas Tax Fund that provides predictable, stable funding for public infrastructure across British Columbia.

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, issued the following statement today in recognition of Local Government Awareness Week.

The Government of British Columbia has granted a boundary extension to the City of Prince Rupert.

The Government of British Columbia has renewed its commitment to community development through sport by providing $192,000 in funding for Hosting BC programs.