Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Additional FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets donated to children, youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:30 AM
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Updated June 22, 2026: Province, PavCo, City of Vancouver now providing 500 match tickets to young people throughout B.C.


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Enhancing essential community supports through grants

Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:30 AM
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Group of children sitting in a circle in a childcare setting

Community Gaming Grants boost access, support for people who benefit from community services


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Minister’s statement on Canada Men’s National Team’s historic win at BC Place Vancouver

Friday, June 19, 2026 4:45 PM
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Canada’s history-making win becomes most watched group stage match ever, reaching 11.7 million viewers


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Investments in amateur sports benefit athletes, communities

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 11:00 AM
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Pathways to Sport strategic framework demonstrates how investments strengthen B.C.’s sports sector


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Province, Vancouver, PavCo update cost projections for FIFA World Cup 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 11:45 AM
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Updated June 10, 2026: Province projects lower net core hosting and essential costs than 2025 estimate


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Ticket donation program helping B.C. youth attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches

Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:45 AM
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Province, PavCo, Vancouver enable children and youth facing barriers attend matches


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Unveiling BC Place Vancouver upgrades, opportunity ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:15 PM
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Unveiling BC Place Vancouver upgrades, opportunity ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Accessibility, technology, hospitality enhancements will transform fan experience, leave a legacy


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Bringing people together in Tumbler Ridge through FIFA World Cup 2026 event

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 11:00 AM
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Canada Celebrates will add a stop in Tumbler Ridge, sharing benefits of FIFA World Cup 2026


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Minister’s statement on one month until FIFA World Cup 2026

Monday, May 11, 2026 12:30 PM
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Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has issued the following statement as Monday, May 11, 2026, marks one month to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026.


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Science World transforming its dome into FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:30 AM
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One of Vancouver’s iconic landmarks will undergo a stunning transformation beginning on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.


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Joint statement on B.C. Tourism Week

Monday, April 20, 2026 11:00 AM

Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Amber Papou, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC; Brenda Baptiste, chair of Indigenous Tourism BC; Paul Hawes, president and CEO of British Columbia Hotel Association; and Richard Porges, president and CEO of Destination BC, have released the following joint statement in celebration of B.C. Tourism Week:


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Supporting community-led celebrations for the FIFA World Cup 2026

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 PM
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Supporting community-led celebrations for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Soccer-themed events, live public match viewings to be hosted in 32 communities


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Boosting tourism, economy in Okanagan through Touchdown Kelowna

Thursday, March 26, 2026 11:15 AM

Province supports first ever BC Lions game series in the Okanagan with $1 million


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Supporting stronger communities through capital projects grants

Friday, March 20, 2026 11:45 AM
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Supporting stronger communities through capital projects grants.

Funding from Community Gaming Grants helps non-profits purchase essential equipment, make renovations


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B.C. kids will benefit from new soccer mini pitches

Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:26 AM
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B.C. kids will benefit from new soccer mini pitches.

Up to 20 communities will receive state-of-the-art sports infrastructure, leaving a lasting legacy


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