Province injects $639K in grants for events across Greater Victoria

Province injects $639K in grants for events across Greater Victoria

Provincial funding will support dozens of sporting, cultural and community events across Greater Victoria through the B.C. government’s Destination Events Program. NDP MLAs announced the $639,000 in total funding May 14, saying the grants will help organizers host events ranging from marathons and music festivals to arts shows and sporting competitions. Among the largest grants announced were $100,000 for the 2026 Royal Victoria Marathon, $90,00…