BC Gov News

British Columbia plans to introduce a series of improvements to help the taxi industry modernize and remain competitive in anticipation of ride-sharing services coming to British Columbia by the holiday season at the end of 2017.

The B.C. government has approved a Crown land transfer to the District of Ucluelet that will enable the creation of a historic museum, enhancements to the area’s trail network, viewing areas and visitor amenities, and the preservation of important historical structures.

The B.C. government is providing an additional $5 million to the Community Gaming Grants program, bringing the annual total to $140 million. This annual funding supports not-for-profit organizations in the services they provide to enrich communities throughout British Columbia.

Between bannock-making lessons in Burns Lake, skating in Port Alice and human dogsled races in Kaslo, there’s no shortage of fun activities to choose from over the upcoming BC Family Day long weekend.

Communities throughout British Columbia will celebrate the fifth BC Family Day on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017.

On behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes congratulates the Island Mountain Arts Society for receiving $40,000 as part of the 2016-17 Collaborative Spaces program, which encourages co-operation between arts organizations through the sharing of space and specialized equipment.

On behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Chilliwack-Hope MLA Laurie Throness congratulates the Hope and District Arts Council for receiving $40,000 as part of the 2016-17 Collaborative Spaces program, which encourages co-operation between arts organizations through the sharing of space and specialized equipment.

On behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Vancouver-False Creek MLA Sam Sullivan congratulates the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Society for receiving $40,000 as part of the 2016-17 Collaborative Spaces program, which encourages co-operation between arts organizations through the sharing of space and specialized equipment.