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February 27, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell talks about opening up B.C.'s investment climate at the CIBC World Markets Institutional Investor Conference in Whistler on Feb. 27, 2003. The annual conference was attended by more than 200 Canadian and international executives and investors from industries such as mining, energy, forestry and information technology.
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February 25, 2003
Lt.-Gov. Iona Campagnolo and Premier Gordon Campbell with Beverly Nann of Burnaby during a ceremony Feb. 25, 2003, in which 112 outstanding British Columbians were presented with the Queen's Golden Jubilee commemorative medal at Government House in Victoria. Nann, a Chinese Canadian, has devoted her life to promoting understanding and mutual respect among ethno-cultural communities. She helped pioneer, develop and manage organizations dedicated to easing the way for immigrants. [news release]
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February 25, 2003
Murray Goldman of West Vancouver with Premier Campbell and Lt.-Gov. Campagnolo after receiving his Queen's Golden Jubilee commemorative medal. Goldman, who built a men's retail clothing business that eventually became one of B.C.'s best-known chains, is also a founding member of Big Brothers of British Columbia. The medals recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, province or country, either through their careers or volunteer work.
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February 25, 2003
The Premier, Brentwood Bay artist Roy Henry Vickers and the Lieutenant-Governor at Government House. Vickers was one of 112 outstanding British Columbians who was presented with the Queen's Golden Jubilee commemorative medal Feb. 25, 2003. He is best known around the world for his limited edition prints. He is also an accomplished carver, design adviser of public spaces, and publisher and author of several successful books, as well as being a recognized leader in the First Nations community and a spokesperson for recovery from addictions and abuse.
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February 25, 2003
Yosef Wosk, a Vancouver philanthropist and community leader, with Premier Campbell and Lt.-Gov. Campagnolo, at the Queen's Golden Jubilee award ceremony, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Queen's reign and recognizing outstanding British Columbians for their contributions. Wosk is a rabbi, author, religious art consultant, musician, businessman, and an academic who is director of interdisciplinary programs in the department of continuing studies at Simon Fraser University. He founded the Academy for Independent Scholars as well as the Philosophers' Cafe, one of SFU's most successful programs.
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February 22, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell joins former Canadian Olympian Charmaine Crooks, and 2010 Bid Corporation chair Jack Poole in celebrating a resounding "Yes" vote from Vancouver's Olympic plebiscite. The February 22nd plebiscite saw Vancouver citizens vote 64 percent in favour of hosting the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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February 20, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell speaks about building on B.C.'s $9-billion tourism industry through the new Heartland Economic Strategy, the 2010 Olympics and government-industry partnerships during his keynote address to delegates at the Council of Tourism Associations of B.C.'s 10th annual convention on February 20, 2003, at the Forester's Convention Centre in Kamloops.
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February 19, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell speaks to the Surrey Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 19, 2003, about the 2003 provincial budget and how the government is on track to balance the budget by 2004-05.
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February 19, 2003
Premier Campbell talks to Surrey Chamber of Commerce members about the budget, detailing how the government has restored responsible fiscal management while keeping its commitment to increase funding for health care and education.
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February 15, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell celebrates National Flag Day at the Plaza of Nations in Vancouver on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, with athletes from Team BC and community leaders. Fifty-seven 2010 bid flags were raised at the Plaza of Nations in Vancouver for this multicultural event.
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February 15, 2003
International Olympic Committee member and former Olympic runner Charmaine Crooks, left, and Team BC wheelchair basketball athlete Jocelyn Tomkinson with Premier Campbell at National Flag Day celebrations. The event was also a send-off ceremony for Team BC athletes, who will compete in the Canada Winter Games at Bathurst, New Brunswick, at the end of the month.
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February 15, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell, joined by Team BC athletes and community leaders, takes part in Flag Day to celebrate B.C.'s multicultural mosaic, and the chance to host the world in 2010.
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February 14, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell was in Terrace February 14th to discuss B.C.'s bid for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. The global attention arising from the Games will help Terrace's plan to increase international tourism in the northwest.
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February 14, 2003
Community leaders from Terrace, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell, show their support for B.C.'s bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
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February 13, 2003
Community leaders in Smithers show their support for the 2010 Winter Olympic Bid. Ski Smithers at nearby Hudson Bay Mountain is one of several B.C. resorts that could capitalize on world-wide exposure from the Games.
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February 8, 2003
Joined by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Chair Lawrence Woo (far left), Premier Gordon Campbell presents an award of recognition to Television Broadcasts Limited for its efforts in producing the fundraising gala for the past seven years. Accepting the award is Lai Chuan Ho, assistant controller of non-drama subdivision, Television Broadcasts Limited.
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February 8, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell presents a plaque of appreciation together with S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Chair Lawrence Woo, and Gala 2003 Chair Michele Kwok, to Scotiabank Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking, Alex Connolly at the 2003 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. fundraising gala, Feb. 8, 2003, General Motors Place, Vancouver.
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February 8, 2003
Three levels of government join on stage to sing the national anthem at the 2003 S.U.C.C.E.S.S gala. Over 12,000 guests participated in the annual fundraising event.
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February 6, 2003
Support for the 2010 Winter Olympic Bid is strong among civic leaders in the Kamloops area. Bid proponents are shown with Gordon Campbell following the premier's Feb 6th address at the local Sun Peaks resort.
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February 3, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell, pictured with (left-right) Quebec Premier Bernard Landry, New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord, and Saskatchewan Premier Lorne Calvert, joined Canada's First Ministers to deliver a new Accord on health care renewal. [Accord Details ]  PDF - 29KB), [Premier's Editorial ]
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February 2, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell distributes the traditional red Lai-See envelopes of candy to children at the Chinese New Year parade in Vancouver on February 2, 2003. Accompanying the Premier on the right are (left to right) Vancouver-Kingsway MLA Rob Nijjar, Nancy Campbell, and Vancouver-Kensington MLA Patrick Wong.
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February 2, 2003
Premier Campbell, along with his wife Nancy (left) and Patrick Wong (far left), clasp their hands in the symbolic Chinese New Year greeting used to wish people a happy and prosperous New Year.
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February 2, 2003
Premier Campbell talks with a young participant in the Chinese New Year Parade in Vancouver's Chinatown.
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