The Government of British Columbia is investing $250,000 in the 2017 Honda Celebration of Light, Vancouver’s international musical fireworks competition.

The local government in Vancouver is receiving federal-provincial investment in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced MLA Suzanne Anton of Vancouver-Fraserview on behalf of Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

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.

Building on the successes of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 and World Rugby Sevens, the Province of British Columbia is welcoming the world once again as we help bring the first-ever Americas Masters Games to Vancouver.

British Columbia artists and arts organizations will be travelling internationally to share their work and make connections, thanks to provincial government funding, part of the Province’s Creative Economy Strategy.

The Government of British Columbia wrapped up the Year of Sport in spectacular fashion by congratulating the hundreds of athletes who competed on behalf of their province and their country.

The Small Communities Fund will accept applications for $90 million in support for infrastructure before the end of this year, Premier Christy Clark announced at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities annual convention.

All British Columbians deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighbourhoods. Investments in the provincial anti-gang strategy, community safety and policing have been successful in driving down crime in B.C. – with youth and violent crime at historical lows – but more needs to be done.