BC Gov News

The provincial government is providing $25,000 to help Golf Canada host the world's best female golfers at the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open, announced Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong.

Twelve agricultural fairs will share $371,000 in gaming grants from the provincial government, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced.

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 certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners.

The Province is providing $35.3 million to the Peace River Region through the 2012 instalment of the Peace River Memorandum of Understanding.

The Province is taking steps to establish a Provincial Athletic Commissioner, who would regulate and supervise professional contests such as boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts.

British Columbians have reason to celebrate after today's announcement that the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015 is coming to Vancouver, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The Province is supporting Victoria's bid for the 2014 Juno Awards with a $50,000 grant, announced the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The Province is granting title of approximately 2.69 hectares of Crown land at Powers Creek to the District of West Kelowna, announced Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong.

Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year.