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ARTS IN THE PARKS CELEBRATES BC PARKS’ CENTENNIAL
VICTORIA – Provincial parks across British Columbia will feature arts and cultural events in celebration of BC Parks’ centennial with $120,000 in provincial funding, announced Minister of Environment Barry Penner and Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger.
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YOU GOTTA BE HERE THIS BC DAY LONG WEEKEND
VICTORIA – If you want to make a great escape this BC Day long weekend, you don’t have to go far.
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B.C.-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM TO BE USED IN U.K.
VICTORIA – The United Kingdom will use a made-in-B.C. and world-renowned customer service training program to train people working in the tourism industry as they prepare to welcome visitors ahead of the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London.
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BC SPIRIT FESTIVALS TO CELEBRATE 2010 LEGACY
VICTORIA – The Province is providing $3 million this year to support arts and cultural festivals in more than 150 communities across British Columbia, announced Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger.
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NEW MEMBER APPOINTED TO MINISTER’S COUNCIL ON TOURISM
VICTORIA – Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced the appointment of Gordon Fitzpatrick to the Minister’s Council on Tourism.
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DISCOVER GREAT B.C. DRIVING HOLIDAYS
VICTORIA – The summer driving and holiday season is almost here and the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts has enhanced online functionality on the HelloBC® website by increasing the interactive options for maps to help visitors enjoy some of British Columbia’s most spectacular driving routes.
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GET WILD AND MAKE A MEMORY THIS SUMMER
VICTORIA – The summer sun is almost here and “get-away season” is right around the corner. B.C.’s rugged mountains, pristine lakes and dramatic landscapes provide the perfect backdrop to your favourite outdoor activities.
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