Government Caucus - Capital Report~March 26, 2010

Capital Report~March 26, 2010

Premier Gordon Campbell helped unveil plans for a $450 million project that will revamp B.C. Place. The plans include two hotels and a gaming facility. Photograph by Paragon.

BC PLACE COMPLEX TO CREATE THOUSANDS OF JOBS

A new 680,000 square foot entertainment complex attached to BC Place will create more than 8,500 direct and indirect jobs during construction and ongoing operation, announced Premier Gordon Campbell and David Podmore, chair of BC Pavilion Corporation.

B.C. LEADS COUNTRY IN MEETING WAIT TIME BENCHMARKS

British Columbia continues to lead the way when it comes to provinces meeting wait time benchmarks across Canada.

2009 WOOD EXPORTS TO CHINA DOUBLE PREVIOUS YEAR

Final trade statistics for 2009 show that British Columbia softwood exports to China hit 1.63 billion board feet, more than twice the record 784 million shipped the previous year, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.

PREMIER ANNOUNCES $25M FOR RICK HANSEN INITIATIVES

The Province will contribute $25 million towards accelerating the search for a cure for spinal cord injury in British Columbia to mark the start of the 25th anniversary celebration of Rick Hansen’s momentous Man in Motion World Tour.

"This was a partnership characterized by full respect, a commitment to find solutions, to fully support one another and for both parties to bring to bear all of the energy and effort required for success. This becomes a positive example for all of Canada and the world as to how Indigenous Nations and the broader society can and must work together."

Shawn Atleo, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations

News Release, March 19, 2010

"I would wager that right now, Canada is the coolest national brand in the world and Vancouver is its signature."

Rick Antonson, President, Tourism Vancouver

Vancouver Sun, March 20, 2010

"Vancouver is the first Games where I have felt included not only by the organizers, all the volunteers, our special treatment for the medals plaza, everything- but also just the general public. When I go skiing I am out there skiing; I am not thinking about my disability, I'm not thinking about not having legs or my wheelchair at the bottom. I'm skiing; I'm free."

Stephani Victor, American Paralympian Skier

Vancouver Sun, Mar 22, 2010

Budget 2010

One-Year Countdown to Vancouver's Marjor League Soccer Debut

Premier Announces $25 M for Rick Hansen Initiatives

March 27, 2010

North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" at 8:30 am & 5:30 pm.

March 28, 2010

Parkesville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" at 3:00 pm.
Premier Gordon Campbell will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" in Prince George at 9:00 pm.

March 29, 2010

Minister of State for Mining Randy Hawes will be a guest on CBC's "Early Edition" in Vancouver on 6:40 am - 6:50am.

April 03, 2010

Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" at 8:00 am & 5:00 pm.

April 04, 2010

Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" at 8:30 am & 5:30 pm.

John van Dongen, MLA Abbotsford-South

"A regular supply of locally grown food is crucial for Haiti’s recovery. The ‘Make a Difference’ auction will give Haitian farmers funds to purchase necessary seeds, fertilizers and tools so that they can grow badly needed local food for the people of Haiti."