NANAIMO — Numerous events on the mid Island have gotten a financial boost from a provincial Covid-19 recovery program.
$240,000 for mid Island specific events between July 1, 2021 and Sept. 30 2022 were unveiled by the province on Monday, Dec 13.
The B.C. Government provided nearly $30 million of one-time grants to 134 communities across the province to support a range of gatherings following an application process.
“Recipients demonstrated the economic and social benefits to the community and strong local or regional support. Eligible expenses include operational costs, health and safety measures, venue rental, marketing, wages, and promotion,” a news release from the province stated.
NanaimoNewsNOW compiled a list of mid Island beneficiaries.
Nanaimo
Play On! British Columbia: Nanaimo, Kelowna, Coquitlam, Dawson Creek $ 250,000
Vancouver Island Exhibition: $ 57,830
Dragon Boat Festival: $ 31,040
Hub City Walls 2022: $ 16,560
Nanaimo Fringe Festival: $ 15,000
WinterFest 2021 Nanaimo $ 13,860
Mid Island Performing Arts Festival: $ 12,800
Westwood Lake Triathlon Nanaimo $ 10,500
Beer, Beer, Beer Nanaimo!: $ 4,454
Vancouver Island Short Film Festival: $ 4,200
Finale 2021 – Nanaimo New Years Day Event: $ 3,044
Nanaimo Enduro – Women’s Mountain Bike Race: $ 2,450
Nanaimo Art Walk: $ 2,414
Parksville
Wine Walks Parksville Edition: $ 5,480
Brant Wildlife Festival Parksville, Qualicum Beach: $ 4,500
Coombs
Coombs Fair Coombs: $ 25,000
Ladysmith
It Takes a Village Winter Celebration: $ 9,220
Ladysmith Days: $ 9,000
Ladysmith Festival of Lights: $ 6,000
Arts on the Avenue Ladysmith: $ 4,200
Ladysmith Show and Shine: $ 2,000
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