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.

Kolby Solinsky
Aug. 14, 2012 8:00 a.m.
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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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