Capital Report~February 5, 2010
Capital Report
Premier Gordon Campbell unveils the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Podiums built from timber donated by communities, First Nations, and businesses from across the Province.

2010 PODIUMS PUT B.C. WOOD IN THE WORLD SPOTLIGHT

British Columbia wood will share the spotlight with the world’s best athletes thanks to 23 stunning podiums built from timber donated by communities, First Nations, and businesses from across the Province.

TAX CREDITS FOR FILM AND INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA

A proposed new tax credit for digital media, combined with changes to provincial film tax credits, recognizes the convergence of these sectors and supports the continued growth, development and competitiveness of B.C.’s video game and film sectors.

FINAL AGREEMENT INITIALLED BY YALE FIRST NATION, BC, CANADA

The Chief Negotiators of Yale First Nation, British Columbia and Canada initialled the Yale Final Agreement, marking a significant step forward in bringing certainty and economic prosperity to the community.

"[Expo 86] was when we got noticed as a different kind of city...everyone saw taht Vancouver wasn't this sleepy little provincial city on the back end of the country...The Olympics have probably about 100 times more intensity than a World's Fair. You're going to get three billion people seeing various aspects."

Mike Harcourt, former Premier of B.C.

The Tyee, February 5, 2010.

"I'm convinced that this is going to create more jobs, new investment, and really put us in the position to really -- what really excites me is creating the next generation of entertainment. You know, it's not going to be film, it's not going to be video games. We don't know what it's going to be, but we have all the things here that can really make that happen in Vancouver."

Warren Franklin, CEO, Rainmaker Entertainment. (Commenting on new tax credits for film and interactive digital media)

CTV News, February 3, 2010.

Premier Gordon Campbell unveiled the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Podiums built from timber donated by communities, First Nations, and businesses from across the Province.

Watch videos of the most recent Olympic Torch Community Celebrations.



There are no new appearances scheduled.



John Yap MLA, Richmond-Steveston.
Commenting on the arrival of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games:

"On February 12, the Olympic Cauldron will be lit, signalling the start of the biggest and best opportunity to show the world that Richmond, B.C., and Canada are true world leaders."


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