PARALYMPIC SPIRIT
Premier Gordon Campbell and Sir Philip Craven, president of the International Paralympic Committee, were joined by athletes and guests to unveil the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games torch, torchbearer’s uniform, and relay starting point. [View video from event]
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PROJECTS BUILD ON STRONG FOUNDATION FOR DIVERSITY
VICTORIA – More than $452,000 in provincial and federal funding will support 17 projects throughout the province that promote multiculturalism and prevent and help eliminate racism, Ben Stewart, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism, announced.
YES VOTE RIGHTS HISTORIC WRONG FOR FIRST NATION
VICTORIA – Tsay Keh Dene First Nation in northern B.C. has voted yes to a final agreement with the Province and BC Hydro over the development of the Williston Reservoir and W.A.C. Bennett Dam, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister George Abbott announced.
PROVINCE WELCOMES NEW CANADIANS
VANCOUVER – Sixty-one new Canadians took the oath of citizenship ceremony at Canada Place today to mark the 142nd birthday of Canada, announced Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Naomi Yamamoto.
B.C. APPLAUDS MOVE BY OBAMA ON CALIFORNIA STANDARDS
VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell is welcoming the Obama administration’s decision to grant California its waiver to regulate greenhouse gases from motor vehicles.
BRITISH COLUMBIA’S TRAINING TAX CREDIT INCREASED
VICTORIA – British Columbia employers will have new incentives to hire and train apprentices as the Province plans to double the B.C. Training Tax Credit effective July 1, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced.
PROVINCE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TORCH RELAY CELEBRATIONS
VICTORIA – The Province is providing $3.5 million to help enhance local community celebrations across B.C. for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, Premier Gordon Campbell announced on Canada Day.
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