The B.C. government is extending congratulations to Olympic open water marathon swimmer Richard Weinberger for winning Canada's first-ever medal in the event at the London Games.

The British Columbia government joins a jubilant nation in celebrating today's bronze medal victory by the B.C.-based Canadian women's soccer team at the London Olympics, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The B.C. government is extending congratulations to swimmer Ryan Cochrane and the cycling women's team pursuit crew, who captured medals in competition today at the London 2012 Olympic Summer Games.

The government of British Columbia is thrilled to be again congratulating winning Olympians - this time, the Canadian women's eights rowers, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The British Columbia government is heartily congratulating both the men's eights rowing team for its thrilling silver-medal race and swimmer Brent Hayden for his bronze-medal performance in the 100-metre freestyle on Wednesday at the London Olympics.

The government of British Columbia extends its warmest congratulations to B.C.-trained powerhouse weightlifter Christine Girard for her bronze medal at the London Olympic Games

The government of British Columbia has provided $50,000 to enable a tribute in music, poetry and stories honouring the BC Forest Service's 2012 centennial year to tour the province.

Vancouver's Honda Celebration of Light festival in English Bay will shine brighter thanks to significant funding from the B.C. government, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

British Columbia is well-represented on the Canadian Olympic Team with B.C.-connected athletes accounting for 40 per cent of the team.