BC Gov News

Premier Christy Clark announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities 2016 Conference $148.5 million in provincial funding for the new Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) invites Aboriginal artists and arts organizations to submit proposals to the Aboriginal Arts Development Awards and Aboriginal Young Engaged in the Arts program by Oct. 31, 2016.

The Government of British Columbia is celebrating coaches throughout the province by officially proclaiming the week of Sept. 17-25, 2016, as British Columbia Coaches Week.

The Government of British Columbia continues to support community development through sport – this time by providing more than $100,000 in grants to local organizations that are hosting events throughout the province. 

The Province of British Columbia is once again hosting a major, international sporting event. The inaugural Americas Masters Games (AMG) are taking place in Vancouver and thousands of athletes have arrived from the Pan-American region to rekindle their love of competitive sport.

British Columbian artists and arts organizations pursuing international promotion or networking opportunities are invited to submit proposals for International Presence funding.

Following a successful year-long pilot, the BC Touring Council will continue to deliver three touring and training programs for aspiring and emerging artists through the BC Arts Council.

Communities throughout British Columbia will share over $6.4 million in grants from the B.C. government’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP).

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) received $10 million from the B.C. government to implement works related to the second year of the 20-year Infrastructure Development Contribution Agreement.