Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 $2.13-MILLION GRANT WILL ENHANCE SPIRIT OF 2010 TRAIL VICTORIA – The Spirit of 2010 Trail, one of B.C.’s most popular trails, will benefit from $2.13 million in joint federal and provincial funding, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger and Community and Rural Development Minister Bill Bennett. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0014-000642.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:00:57 GMT B.C. MANAGES OFF-ROAD VEHICLES KAMLOOPS – Rules for off-road vehicle registration and licensing, helmet use, youth safety and environmental measures will be implemented over the next two years under a new off-road vehicle (ORV) management framework, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0012-000602.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:06:14 GMT A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO ORV MANAGEMENT For many British Columbians, snowmobiling, dirt biking and riding all-terrain vehicles are exciting ways of enjoying the vast network of trails our province has to offer. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0013-000604.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:04:29 GMT SKI CAMPAIGN PUTS TRAVELLERS ON THE MAP VANCOUVER - With more than half of the province's tourists coming from within British Columbia, Tourism BC is making sure more domestic travellers take advantage of B.C.'s world- class ski destinations, Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0011-000541.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:55 GMT PROVINCE CONFIRMS NEW BC PLACE ROOF FOR 2011 VANCOUVER – A fixed-priced contract for the construction of a new, retractable roof on BC Place has been signed. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0010-000520.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:55:46 GMT BC ARTS COUNCIL APPOINTS NEW CHAIR VICTORIA – A new chair and vice-chair have been appointed to the BC Arts Council, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0008-000307.htm Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:15:26 GMT POPULAR SQUAMISH TRAIL RECEIVES $100,000 VICTORIA – An investment of $100,000 in joint federal and provincial funding will support new trail development and upgrades to the Diamond Head mountain bike and hiking trails in Squamish, announced John Weston, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver Sunshine Coast Sea-to-Sky Country and B.C. Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0007-000281.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:28:36 GMT COMMUNITIES RECEIVE GRANTS FOR TORCH RELAY CELEBRATIONS VICTORIA – Communities across the province have received 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Community Grants totalling over $2.86 million, Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0005-000259.htm Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:00:53 GMT CRAIGFLOWER MANOR RECEIVES $250,000 TO REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE VICTORIA – Craigflower Manor will receive up to $250,000 in joint federal and provincial support to cover the cost of repairing damage caused by a January fire, Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0004-000246.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:56:08 GMT BC ARTS COUNCIL PROVIDES $5.1 MILLION IN GRANT AWARDS VICTORIA – Individual artists and arts organizations across B.C. will receive $5.1 million in BC Arts Council grants, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger and Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0003-000245.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:42:43 GMT