Of the grant money our BC NDP government announced today, twenty-six percent ($45,000) is for events which have already taken place, or will end shortly
Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture ... Image: BC NDP “ Sports competitions provide great benefits for B.C. residents ,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture . “ They promote athlete development, bring people together and help organizations gain expertise in hosting large events, which boost local economies. By investing in sport events, we are investing in the future of our communities .” With those words today, the BC government announced 23 communities will gain valuable experience staging a total of 39 provincial, regional, national and international sport championships over the next year, thanks to $175,650 in grants from the provincial government. Most people, I believe, would consider the words “ will gain valuable experience ” to relate to the future. Not necessarily our NDP government however; they have their own definition, which allows for them to include sporting events which have already taken...