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PROVINCE PROVIDES $1.7 MILLION TO CELEBRATE HERITAGE


December 3, 2008
This funding is provided in partnership with the federal Department of Canadian Heritage, in support of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.

This funding is provided in partnership with the federal Department of Canadian Heritage, in support of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.

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2008-12-03 - This funding is provided in partnership with the federal Department of Canadian Heritage, in support of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.
2008-11-06 - The living roof measures 2.5 hectares – the size of 15 hockey rinks, with more than 400,000 indigenous plants and grasses, from 19 Northwest species. The expanded facility also features a restored marine habitat underneath the building, built into the foundation. The project won the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC Award for Innovative Marine Habitat Design in 2006.
2008-11-06 - Minister Bennett talks with Bruce Hemstock of PWL Partnership on VCEC's living roof.
2008-11-05 - Premier Gordon Campbell, along with Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Bill Bennett toured a Victoria company that is using an innovative robotic woodworking process to build the unique interior of the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Joining the Premier and Minister Bennett were The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Technology, Trade and Economic Development and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the Honourable Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development - and MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, and the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range - and MLA for Prince George North, and Warren Buckley, CEO of Pavco.
2008-11-05 - Premier Gordon Campbell, along with Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Bill Bennett toured a Victoria company that is using an innovative robotic woodworking process to build the unique interior of the new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Joining the Premier and Minister Bennett were The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Technology, Trade and Economic Development and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, the Honourable Murray Coell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development - and MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, and the Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range - and MLA for Prince George North, and Warren Buckley, CEO of Pavco.
2008-10-21 - October 21, 2008 - Minister Bennett took part in the grand opening of the expanded Canadian Rockies International Airport. The Province contributed $4.5 million to the project, which increases air access to the Kootenay region, through the Transportation Partnerships Program.
2008-10-21 - Minister Bill Bennett; Ross Priest, Mayor of Cranbrook; Jim Abbott, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia; and George Casey, President and CEO YVRAS participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
2008-10-21 - Minister Bill Bennett; Ross Priest, Mayor of Cranbrook; Jim Abbott, Member of Parliament for Kootenay-Columbia; and George Casey, President and CEO YVRAS participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony.
2008-10-17 - Minister Bennett joins Wet'suwet'en Chief Woos and CEO Lorne Borgal, president of 2020 Development on Hudson Bay Mountain to open a new eight-kilometre-long 'Trail to Town.' The three year plan will see adding another chair lift to Hudson Bay Mountain, the addition of 10 runs including the completion of the 'Trail to Town.' This gives Hudson Bay Mountain more than a 3,700 foot vertical drop, elevating its stature as one of the top five 'longest run' mountains in British Columbia. 'Smithers is one of British Columbia's best kept secrets in tourism,' said Bennett. 'The local economy can only benefit from development of the mountain ski area right in town. Together with the planned expanded tarmac at the Smithers airport, and the natural beauty and recreation opportunities, the future of the Bulkley Valley is bright.'
2008-09-18 - Minister Bennett and The Honourable Steven Point Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia are escorted to the event by His Honour's Honorary Aide-de-Camp, Lieutenant-Commander David Harris.
2008-09-18 - Minister Bennett and The Lieutenant Governor are shown a picture of the original Cary Castle by Brian Rogers, President of the Friends of Government House. Cary Castle, built in 1860, became the first Vice-Regal residence on the grounds in 1864.
2008-09-18 - Minister Bennett receives an update on the restoration of Butterworth Cottage from Jonathan Yardley, Heritage architect for the project, and Richard Linzey, Senior Heritage Planner with the Heritage Branch of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts.
2008-09-04 - Minister Bennett spoke at a media conference at BC Place. The revitalization of the stadium provides new year-round event opportunities, and extends the life of the facility for another 30 years. In May, Premier Gordon Campbell outlined the Province’s plans for the 25 year old stadium, including the addition of a retractable roof after the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
2008-07-24 - Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre, on behalf of Premier Gordon Campbell and Minister of Tourism Culture and the Arts Bill Bennett, presents Chris Carter with a Certificate of Recognition in honour of his oustanding contributions to B.C.'s film and television production industry.
2008-07-17 - From Japanese killer hornet’s juice to dancing Zambonis, and from urban aerial dance to farm theatre performed on horse-drawn wagons, Arts Partners in Creative Development (APCD) has invested in 17 diverse creative works for a total of $1.6 million. The announcement was made by the six APCD partners; the Province of British Columbia, City of Vancouver, Canada Council for the Arts, Vancouver Foundation, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and 2010 Legacies Now.
2008-06-23 - The Honourable Bill Bennett is appointed Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. Minister Bennett is one of five new ministers selected by Premier Gordon Campbell as part of the new cabinet announced on June 23, 2008. Left to right: The Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia; the Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts; and the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia.
2008-06-23 - Ministers of the new provincial cabinet take the oaths of allegiance, of office and of confidentiality.
2008-06-23 - The Honourable Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts signs the Oath Book while being sworn in as a Member of the Executive Council.
2008-06-23 - The new provincial cabinet, including five new members, from left to right: Joan McIntyre, Bill Bennett, Iain Black, Mary Polak and Blair Lekstrom.