The B.C. government is warmly congratulating B.C. athletes, coaches and mission staff for their recent successes at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea.

At the request of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, BC Assessment and BC Ferry Services Inc. have reached an assessment agreement for all BC Ferries terminal properties.

Government has introduced legislation that makes amendments to the Community Charter and the Vancouver Charter.

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett has wrapped up meetings with community leaders in Terrace and Kitimat as the province leads discussions on the opportunities, benefits and challenges expected as a result of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) development.

The government of British Columbia has renewed its commitment to community development through sport by providing nearly $242,000 in funding for Hosting BC programs.

Five local government employees from British Columbia communities are being awarded certificates by the provincial Board of Examiners in recognition of their education and work experience in the local government field.

Eighteen B.C. communities will benefit from government grants geared to the development of local sport programs.