The City of 琉璃神社 will decide Monday whether it will make a bid to host the 2026 BC Summer Games.
In a report to council by Doug Nicholas, the city鈥檚 sport and event services manager, he highlights a variety of benefits in hosting the games including an economic impact of at least $2 million.
The last time 琉璃神社 hosted the games was in 2008.
School District 23, as well as every local organization contacted, endorsed the city鈥檚 bid to host the games.
The school district endorsed the use of schools for accommodations and sporting venues, as well as the use of school buses for transport.
Staff are also seeking $110,000 from the 鈥榤ajor events program鈥� as the city鈥檚 financial contribution to the event, if awarded.
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