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B.C. film sector gets “disappointing” funding announcement

B.C. film sector gets “disappointing” funding announcement

The $2.2 million that the B.C.
Chong to announce major film production funding initiative

Chong to announce major film production funding initiative

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong is set to make what the government is calling an "important announcement" related to funding B.C.'s film, TV and digital media industry later today.
YYoga to open mega studio at Telus Garden

YYoga to open mega studio at Telus Garden

Vancouver’s YYoga will open a new 20,000-square-foot studio that will feature hot yoga rooms, a fitness centre, a 20-metre outdoor pool, hot tub and outdoor terrace.
Trans Canada Trail gets $1M Canada Day gift from Teck

Trans Canada Trail gets $1M Canada Day gift from Teck

Vancouver mining giant Teck Resources Ltd . (TSX:TCK) is donating $1 million to help complete a B.C. section of the 23,000-kilometre Trans Canada Trail ( www.tctrail.ca), the longest recreational trail in the world, in the Kootenays.
Producer participants announced for CFC GO WEST Project Lab

Producer participants announced for CFC GO WEST Project Lab

Five producers from across Canada have been selected to participate in the sixth annual CFC GO WEST Project Lab .
B.C. eyes Ontario approach to creative industries

B.C. eyes Ontario approach to creative industries

Grant programs designed to help digital media, film, TV sectors are stimulating eastern province’s economy and helping create jobs
Millions in Chinese capital heads to Whistler film competition

Millions in Chinese capital heads to Whistler film competition

Up to $15 million in China-based film production financing is "on the table" for Canadian writer and producer teams, as part of a script competition announced by the Whistler Film Festival Society (WFFS).
Vancouver firm to help Canadian Olympic team go carbon neutral

Vancouver firm to help Canadian Olympic team go carbon neutral

The 2012 Canadian Olympic Team's trip to London will be carbon neutral, thanks to a partnership between the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Offsetters .
Golf course owners get break on vehicle insurance

Golf course owners get break on vehicle insurance

Changes to the Motor Vehicle Act, announced June 7, will cut insurance costs for golf course owners and others who operate miniature vehicles.
Movie theatres to benefit from reduced red tape

Movie theatres to benefit from reduced red tape

Struggling independent theatres in the Lower Mainland could save money and time after a policy change at Consumer Protection BC (CPBC).