Premier Christy Clark dropped by the Jericho Sailing Centre to discuss the closing of the Kits Coast Guard base, and she brought a check with her.
Jericho Sailing Centre GM Mike Cotter says the premier, while opposing the closing of Kits base, didn't say how the province is taking the issue up with Ottawa.
"She couldn't give me any particulars but she did assure us that they are in contact and they will continue to pressure the federal government to get them to reverse their decision."
Cotter says the premier also handed out a community gaming grant worth $100,000 dollars to help replace two rescue boats.
"We expect the first one will be ready by May and the second one we are still working on the details to aquire it."
Clark also condemned the closing of Kits base in a Youtube video posted last week.