Government grants $16 million to BC Arts Council

Minister Ida Chong announced on Monday in Victoria that the B.C. government is granting $16 million to the BC Arts Council.

Minister Ida Chong was at the Greater Victoria Public Library on Monday

Minister Ida Chong was at the Greater Victoria Public Library on Monday



The B.C. government is granting $16 million for the BC Arts Council. Minister Ida Chong made the announcement at Victoria’s Greater Public Library.

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