Courtenay

BCLC is proud to give back to the citizens of B.C. and help communities grow. Revenue generated by gambling goes back to the Province of B.C. and is distributed in a variety of ways, including to communities through Host Local Government payments and the Province of B.C.'s Community Gaming Grants program.

In 2023/24, Chances Courtenay contributed to the Courtenay community and economy in a variety of ways. Here are just a few.

$13.87

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Courtenay for hosting Chances Courtenay since 2008.

$1.91

million

in provincial gambling revenue shared with the City of Courtenay for hosting Chances Courtenay in 2023/24.

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RCMP in red jacket on a horse

Giving Back in Courtenay

In 2023, the City of Courtenay allocated its share of provincial gambling revenue from hosting Chances Courtenay to a range of community causes and cultural initiatives, such as the Courtenay & District Historical Society, the Sid Williams Theatre Society and the Comox Valley Art Gallery.

Gambling revenue also helped to bolster public safety and security through the funding of two ongoing RCMP positions in the community and supported important infrastructure projects. In the spirit of reconciliation, the City also used this funding to support the K’ómoks First Nation Guardian Watchmen Program and National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration.

Did you know?

In 2022, Chances Courtenay patrons and staff contributed $1,000 and three overflowing grocery carts of food to the Comox Valley Food Bank. More than 3,000 members of the community rely on the Comox Valley Food Bank for food and hampers each month.

Community Impact Report 2023/24

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$29

billion

back into B.C. communities

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