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Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
May 21, 2012

Province, UBCM mark Local Government Awareness Week

VICTORIA – Local Government Awareness Week has been proclaimed for May 20-26, 2012, announced Minister of Community Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong and Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) president Heath Slee.

May 17, 2012

Province supports local governments

VICTORIA – British Columbia mayors have indicated that they will discuss the possibility of negotiating a potential “new deal” with the Province and the federal government when they meet in Penticton this week.

May 7, 2012

Athletic Commissioner Act introduced in the House

VICTORIA – 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.

May 4, 2012

B.C. named host province for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015

VICTORIA – 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.

May 2, 2012

Province announces support for Victoria Juno bid

VICTORIA – 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.