New arts funding will increase access and remove barriers to funding for equity-deserving arts and cultural organizations to benefit more people in B.C.’s arts sector….
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Medal of Good Citizenship nomination time
British Columbians are encouraged to nominate their fellow citizens who have made outstanding contributions through exceptional service to their communities for this year’s Medal of…
Local artists selected for Music BC program
Music BC, the voice of British Columbia’s music industry, today announced 15 artists who will be the first to participate in ARC, an intensive accelerator program…
Tourism Events Program funding available
The B.C. government today announced it is investing as much as $5 million to support community events between October 2022 and September 2023. The Tourism…
Local recognized for service during the pandemic
Thirty-one people from throughout B.C. and one group are being honoured with the Medal of Good Citizenship, recognizing outstanding contributions to the well-being of their…
B.C. launches three-year plan to revitalize tourism
The B.C. government announced March 11 it has launched a new three-year roadmap for rebuilding and revitalizing tourism, with aims of creating jobs and opportunities…
March 20 proclaimed B.C. Francophonie Day
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs, today issued a proclamation to mark the 20th annual B.C. Francophonie Day. In advance…
More tourism recovery funds coming
Business events and workforce support initiatives, such as hiring and retaining employees in the tourism sector, will receive more than $9.3 million over the next…
Tourism infrastructure upgrades in Kootenay Rockies
In late 2020, Kootenay Rockies Tourism worked collaboratively with communities and stakeholders to identify strong infrastructure projects that would advance the destination development vision and goals,…
Elk Valley Nordic Centre Trailhead gets enhancement funds
B.C.’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Feb. 4 announced more than 50 new tourism projects throughout B.C. are receiving a total of $21.3…