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19 B.C. organizations receive $800,000 to create artistic and cultural legacies

2010/08/10

Vancouver, B.C. - A Victoria concert series inspired by B.C. artist Emily Carr, a play comparing privilege and deep economic disparities from the 19th century to today, and a hip-hop musical theatre exploring the lure of gang...

SPARC BC to manage community accessibility program

2010/07/07

Vancouver, B.C. –  The Social Planning and Research Council of BC (SPARC BC) will manage outreach and support for the accessibility-related projects and resources established under 2010 Legacies Now's Measuring Up program....

2010 Legacies Now transfers Hosting BC website to community partner

2010/06/15

Vancouver, B.C. – BC Games Society and Tourism BC, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, will oversee the Hosting BC website (www.HostingBC.ca), a marketing website showcasing the readiness of B.C. communities to...

City of Merritt receives $5,000 to identify arts and cultural assets

2010/06/10

Vancouver, B.C. - The City of Merritt will undertake a cultural mapping project as a first step towards developing a more diverse arts and culture policy. Under the Creative Communities program, 2010 Legacies Now and the Province...

City of Kelowna receives $19,900 to develop cultural plan

2010/06/10

Vancouver, B.C. - The City of Kelowna will develop a three-to-five year cultural plan using $19,900 in funding from the Creative Communities program, supported by 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of British Columbia. Once...

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