Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 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. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0037-000689.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 15:50:00 GMT 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. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0034-000615.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 20:55:00 GMT 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. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0033-000612.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 19:05:00 GMT 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. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0032-000587.htm Wed, 02 May 2012 16:50:00 GMT B.C. grants land to West Kelowna for treatment plant VICTORIA – The Province is granting title of approximately 2.69 hectares of Crown land at Powers Creek to the District of West Kelowna, announced Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0027-000525.htm Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT Arts and Culture Week inspires participation VICTORIA – Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0030-000565.htm Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:00:00 GMT Province names Audit Council members VICTORIA – Five British Columbians have been named to the Audit Council overseeing the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG), ensuring the independence of the office, announced Ida Chong, minister of Community, Sport and Culture. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0029-000544.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:15:00 GMT Province backs Vancouver bid to host 2015 Women’s World Cup VICTORIA – The Province is providing $2 million to help bring the largest women’s sporting event in the world to British Columbia, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0028-000526.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:15:00 GMT B.C. proclaims Arts and Culture Week VICTORIA – British Columbians are celebrating the 13th annual Arts and Culture Week, April 22-28, in recognition of the province’s talented artists and diverse arts and cultural organizations. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0026-000519.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:00:00 GMT $4 million for new recreation centre in Quesnel QUESNEL – The Province is providing $4 million for a new recreation and cultural centre in Quesnel that will create jobs and support healthy family activities. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JTI0047-000473.htm Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:15:00 GMT