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October 10, 2008
PROVINCIAL LANGUAGE SERVICES
A $70,000 contribution that supports improved access to health services in French for francophone British Columbians underlines the importance of the Canada-B.C. Co-operation Agreement on Official Languages.

A $70,000 contribution that supports improved access to health services in French for francophone British Columbians underlines the importance of the Canada-B.C. Co-operation Agreement on Official Languages.

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October 10, 2008
TOUR OF ASIA PACIFIC FOUNDATION
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada was created by an Act of Parliament in 1984 and is an independent, not-for profit think-tank bringing people together to share expertise and knowledge on Canada's relations with Asia.

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada was created by an Act of Parliament in 1984 and is an independent, not-for profit think-tank bringing people together to share expertise and knowledge on Canada's relations with Asia.

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October 9, 2008
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
25 years or more of service to an organization is something to celebrate and, since 1956, the Long Service Awards program has done just that. Every year, employees with 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service are honoured at a ceremony that recognizes their dedication and commitment to the Province of B.C.

25 years or more of service to an organization is something to celebrate and, since 1956, the Long Service Awards program has done just that. Every year, employees with 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service are honoured at a ceremony that recognizes their dedication and commitment to the Province of B.C.

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October 5, 2008
2008 CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE IN VANCOUVER
Premier Gordon Campbell helps kick off the 2008 CIBC Run For The Cure in Vancouver on Sunday. The Premier also announced a new program to recognize volunteers across British Columbia.

Premier Gordon Campbell helps kick off the 2008 CIBC Run For The Cure in Vancouver on Sunday. The Premier also announced a new program to recognize volunteers across British Columbia.

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October 4, 2008
MEXICAN DELEGATION VISITS B.C.
Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre met with a delegation from the Mexican government participating in the BC Fisherman's Exchange in order to learn more about about B.C.'s and Canada's management of commercial ground fisheries.

Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre met with a delegation from the Mexican government participating in the BC Fisherman's Exchange in order to learn more about about B.C.'s and Canada's management of commercial ground fisheries.

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October 1, 2008
SAFE, SECURE COMMUNITIES FOCUS OF B.C.-ALBERTA MEETING
The B.C. and Alberta Cabinets met Oct. 1, 2008 in Prince George for the sixth joint cabinet meeting between the two provinces. Outcomes included an agreement that will see B.C. and Alberta co-operate to enhance community safety and team up to tackle gang crime and repeat offenders; measures to advance direct and competitive air access to international markets and raise the region's profile as a destination for skilled foreign workers; and agreement on collaborative approaches to enhance rural development initiatives.

PRINCE GEORGE – An agreement that will see B.C. and Alberta co-operate to enhance community safety and team up to tackle gang crime and repeat offenders was one of the highlights of the sixth British Columbia-Alberta joint cabinet meeting, held in Prince George.

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