BC’s new Societies Act
The Societies Act is changing in the province of BC as of this November. The New Society Act takes (Bill 24) takes effect November 28, 2016 . The transition to the Continue Reading →
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Metro Vancouver presents “Survivor 101” workshops
Following on the success and feedback of the inaugural “Survivor 101” workshop in November 2012, the Regional Cultural Development Advisory Committee, through Metro Vancouver, has partnered with 4 municipalities throughout Continue Reading →
BC Gaming Grant Review
This was published today on the Gaming Grant Review website.In July 2011, Premier Christy Clark asked Skip Triplett to conduct an independent review of the Province’s Community Gaming Grant system. More than Continue Reading →
B.C. government confirms it will not release gaming grant review before new year
In response to inquiries from the Straight , the B.C. government has confirmed that it will not be releasing the Community Gaming Grant Review within its self-imposed 60-day deadline. The Continue Reading →
Surrey Board of Trade Supports Non Profits
The Surrey Board of Trade participated in the Community Grant discussion process earlier this month in Surrey. The following information comes from their website: The Surrey Board of Trade’s recommendations Continue Reading →
B.C. gaming grant review forum draws critics
An estimated 70 people attended a forum in Campbell River, B.C., Thursday evening to weigh in on provincial gaming grants. The meeting was the first in a series of B.C. Continue Reading →
Community Gaming Grant Review
On July 11, Skip Triplett was appointed to lead a review into the allocation of funding through Community Gaming Grants. The Review is visiting 14 communities during August and September Continue Reading →
Defending Arts and Culture in BC
As you are probably aware, the Review of Community Gaming Grants in BC has been announced and is underway. Please read here: http://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/gaming-review-submissions We urge our members and supporters to Continue Reading →
Restoration of BC Gaming funds for some arts education organizations
In the past week many community arts education nonprofits for children in BC, including several of our member schools have had some of their support from the BC Government Gaming Continue Reading →
British Columbians spend nearly $4 billion on cultural goods and services, over 4 times higher than government spending on culture in the province
Consumer Spending on Culture in Canada, the Provinces and 12 Metropolitan Areas in 2008, the 32nd report in the Statistical Insights on the Arts series from Hill Strategies Research, shows Continue Reading →