B.C. Beef Day

June 02, 2010

Celebrating the heritage and tradition of B.C.’s ranching sector, B.C. Beef Day is officially proclaimed with a B.C. Beef Day barbeque on the back lawns of the Parliament Buildings. Pictured from left: B.C. barbeque champion Chef Brian Misko, Minister Steve Thomson, MLA Terry Lake and B.C. Cattlemen’s Association president Judy Guichon.

MLA Big Bike Ride

June 01, 2010

Members of the Legislative assembly and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. take a tour on the Big Bike to help raise stroke awareness.

Celebrating 'Four Host First Nations Day'

May 27, 2010

Members of the Legislative Assembly proclaim May 27, 2010 as 'Four Host First Nations Day' in recognition of the achievements of the Four Host First Nations during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The wall before...

May 25, 2010

The clean wall before members of the Legislative Assembly took their best shots at eradicating cancer.

...And the wall after

May 25, 2010

The effects of people coming together to help fight cancer.

Canadian Cancer Society Promotes 'Relay for Life'

May 25, 2010

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond prepares to throw a paint ball to help eradicate cancer with colour and enthusiasm.

Signing Ceremony

May 20, 2010

Members of the Legislative Assembly as well as from the Treaty 8 First Nations gather to sign agreements promoting certainty around culture, land stewardship and resource development.

Asian Heritage Month

May 18, 2010

Members of the Shan-e-Punjab Dance group show their moves to members of the Legislative Assembly and the public to celebrate Asian Heritage Month.

Asian Heritage Month

May 18, 2010

Traditional dancers celebrate Asian Heritage Month with dance.

Shan-e-Punjab Dance Group

May 18, 2010

One of the dancers from Shan-e-Punjab Dance group showcases her dance skills.

Shan-e-Punjab Dance Group

May 18, 2010

Dancers from the Shan-e-Punjab Dance group help celebrate Asian Heritage Month at the Legislature.

Asian Heritage Month

May 18, 2010

Members of the Legislative Assembly celebrate Asian Heritage Month with various Asian dance groups.

20th Annual MLA Mortorcycle Ride

May 06, 2010

Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong get ready for the 20th Annual MLA Ride put on by the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists. May 6, 2010.

B.C. Launches Fossil Designation and Public Consultation

May 03, 2010

B.C. is inviting residents to participate
in public consultation on a Fossil Management Framework and designation of an official provincial fossil. Pictured from left: Royal B.C. Museum's botany and Earth history curator Dr. Richard Hebda, BCPA past chair Jim Haggart, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resource Minister Blair Lekstrom, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson and Comox Valley MLA Don McRae.

Haida Gwaii Name Restored

April 29, 2010

Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott welcomed Guujaaw, President of the Haida Nation and dignitaries of the Haida Nation to the legislature to celebrate the introduction of historic decision-making legislation.

Hand-Carved Canoe A Gift for All British Columbians

April 27, 2010

Premier Gordon Campbell formally accepted a hand-carved red cedar canoe as a gift to all British Columbians from the Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

Severe Impaired Driving Laws Come to B.C.

April 27, 2010

Solicitor General Michael de Jong, QC introduces Canada's most immediate and severe impaired driving penalties to save lives, curb repeat offenders and give police more enforcement tools

Earth Day

April 22, 2010

Minister of Environment Barry Penner, Minister of State for Climate Action John Yap and Minister of Healthy Living and Sport Ida Chong monitor the air quality outside of the provincial legislature for Earth Day 2010.

Wood Partnership Announcement

April 20, 2010

Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell is joined by representatives from the BC Wood Specialties Group, Wood WORKS! BC and FPInnovations to announce a new partnership aimed at increasing the use of wood products.

11th Annual BC Arts and Culture Week

April 19, 2010

Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Kevin Krueger celebrates BC Arts week (April 18-24) with Jane Danzo, Chair, BC Arts Council. April 19, 2010.

Pink Shirt Day

April 14, 2010

Premier Gordon Campbell and Members of the Legislative Assembly will wear pink on Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness of bullying in schools, the workplace and on the Internet.

Observing Yom Hashoah

April 13, 2010

Premier Gordon Campbell honoured survivors and victims of the Holocaust at the Yom Hashoah memorial ceremony at the legislature.

Red Fridays Foundation of Canada

April 12, 2010

B.C. Liberal MLAs gather together in support of the men and women who serve our country.

Cancer Society Daffodil Pin Blooms in B.C. Legislature

April 01, 2010

British Columbia legislators showed today that cancer knows no boundaries, as they joined the fight against cancer by wearing the badge of courage - the new daffodil pin.

Victoria Welcomes the Paralympic Torch

March 06, 2010

The Premier shows his Paralympic spirit during the lighting of the cauldron at the Victoria Torch Celebration.

Paralympic Athletes Visit Victoria

March 01, 2010

Minister of Finance Colin Hansen presented a donation to help purchase new equipment for wheelchair athletes seen in the photo is Garett Hickling - Paralympian and Provincial Team athlete.

Lighting the Cauldron of Olympic Spirit in North Vancouver

February 10, 2010

The Premier and MLA's Jane Thornthwaite and Naomi Yamamoto cheer on the lighting of the cauldron at the Lynn Valley Torch Celebration.

Throne Speech 2010

February 09, 2010

Premier Gordon Campbell greets the Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point as he arrives at the Legislature to open the spring session with the Speech from the Throne.

Torch Highlights International Ties

February 09, 2010

Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordie Hogg, Premier Gordon Campbell, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire, and Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave S. Hayer celebrate the strong relationship between Washington State and B.C. as the Olympic Torch makes a brief visit across the border.

Olympic Torch Lights Up Surrey

February 08, 2010

Former Olympic wrestler and Surrey resident Daniel Igali is greeted by Surrey-Cloverdale MLA Kevin Falcon as he lights the cauldron at the Olympic Torch Relay event in Holland Park.

B.C.'s Birthplace Welcomes the Olympic Torch

February 08, 2010

Ft. Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman, Langley MP Mark Warawa and local city councillors join a sea of excited school children, waiting in anticipation of the Olympic Torch's arrival to the birthplace of B.C. - Fort Langley.

Abbotsford Gets the Olympic Spirit

February 07, 2010

MLAs Michael de Jong, Randy Hawes and John van Dongen join Premier Campbell at the Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration in Abbotsford.

Chilliwack Olympic Torch Celebration

February 07, 2010

Barry Penner takes the stage as the Olympic Torch stops in Chilliwack.

Olympic Torch Day 101

February 07, 2010

Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner follows the Torch as it stops at the Spirit Square in the Town of Harrison Hot Springs.

Olympic Torch in Hope

February 07, 2010

Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner watches the Torch exchanges as it takes place in Hope.

Ski Jump

February 05, 2010

Torch bearing team gathers at the base of the ski jump venue.

The Torch in Fort St. John

January 31, 2010

Pat with Fort St. John 2010 Olympic Torch Bearers Connie Richter and Ross Maclean, two longtime dedicated community sport volunteers.

Olympic Torch in Prince George

January 29, 2010

Premier Campbell, MLAs Pat Bell, Shirley Bond, John Rustad and VANCOC CEO John Furlong celebrate outside of the Prince George Torch Relay community celebration.

Olympic Torch Visits Prince George

January 29, 2010

Premier Campbell and local MLAs Pat Bell and Shirley Bond welcome local teen athlete Alex Wells on to the stage at the 2010 Olympic Torch celebrations in Prince George.

Torch Relay Day 90

January 27, 2010

Kamloops MLAs Terry Lake and Kevin Krueger stand with Premier Gordon Campbell and Local dignitaries as NHL player Mark Recci celebrates lighting the Olympic Cauldron in Kamloops.

Torch Relay Day 90

January 27, 2010

Kamloops MLAs Terry Lake and Kevin Krueger stand alongside Kamloops Indian Band Chief Shane Gottfriedson and Councillor George Casimir, along with Premier Gordon Campbell at the Olympic Torch Relay ceremony in Kamloops.

Olympic Torch in Penticton

January 25, 2010

Premier Campbell and Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff cheer on as the torch makes its way onto the stage.

Olympic Torch Relay Day 88!

January 25, 2010

Premier Campbell joins MLAs Bill Barisoff and John Slater in Penticton before the Torch arrives.

ABORIGINAL OLYMPIC ART

January 14, 2010

Coke Bottle Art that will be displayed at the B.C. Pavilion during the 2010 Games. The bottles will be auctioned off with proceeds supporting the Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Youth Legacy Fund.

PROGRESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

December 15, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell meets with California’s Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger after addressing the global climate change summit in Copenhagen. California and British Columbia have partnered on a number of climate change initiatives and are taking the opportunity in Copenhagen to share those measures with other governments.

Lighting of the Christmas Tree

December 08, 2009

Premier Campbell helps light the legislative Christmas Tree. Legislative buildings across the Country also lit their trees at the same time.

Olympic Flame Hits Halifax

November 18, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell joins snowboarder and torchbearer Sarah Conrad and Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter to celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Royals Visit to Olympic Village

November 07, 2009

The Royal Couple and Premier Gordon Campbell on a tour of the 2010 Olympic Village in Vancouver.

Celebrating the Royal Visit

November 06, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales met with members of the crowd who came out to help celebrate the Royal Visit.

Torch Relay Rowers

October 30, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell celebrates a leg of the 2010 Torch Relay with rowers at Elk Lake in Victoria, including members of the gold-medal Canadian Men’s Eights rowing team.

Olympic Torch Relay Begins

October 30, 2009

Premier Campbell looks on as the relay begins with the torch being lit by Olympians Simon Whitfield and Catriona LeMay Doan.

Prime Minister and Premier Share Olympic Spirit

October 29, 2009

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell share a laugh and the Olympic Spirit at the B.C. Legislature Building.

Olympic Torch Lit

October 22, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell took part in the historic torch lighting ceremony in Greece. The ceremony is steeped in Greek tradition, with the high priestess harnessing the power of the sun to light the flame.

First Look at the 2010 Medals

October 15, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell helps unveil the gold, silver and bronze medals for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The medals feature West Coast First Nations artwork of the Orca and Raven, designed by Aboriginal artist Corinne Hunt.

Talking 2010 on Today

October 19, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell presented Olympic red mittens to the hosts of the Today show. Proceeds from every pair sold go toward supporting Canadian athletes.

Sledge Hockey at UBCM

September 30, 2009

Premier Campbell enjoys a game of sledge hockey at the UBCM conference. other participents included Liberal Caucus MLAs UBCM representatives and paralympians.

Throne Speech Greeting

August 25, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell greets Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point on the front steps of the Parliament Buildings before the reading of the throne speech.

Cutting The Canada Line Ribbon

August 17, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell joined project partners in cutting the ribbon to officially open the Canada Line. The Canada Line provides rapid transit service between downtown Vancouver, Richmond and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Harmonization for B.C.

July 23, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen announce that British Columbia will be implementing a harmonized sales tax (HST) as of July 1, 2010. The HST will boost business investment, improve productivity, enhance economic growth and create jobs. July 23, 2009.

West Kelowna Fire Update

July 21, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell talks to personnel at the Fire Command Centre in Kelowna about efforts to combat fires in the Okanagan.

World Baseball Challenge

July 19, 2009

Shirley and colleague Pat Bell participate with honoured Sports Hall of Famers in the World Baseball Challenge hosted by Prince George.

Emperor and Empress of Japan

July 11, 2009

Premier Gordon Campbell and Intergovernmental Relations Minister Naomi Yamamoto give their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan a tour of Victoria.