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June 27, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell and 2010 Bid Corporation CEO Jack Poole take a leisurely stroll through Prague. The two were in the Czech republic in advance of the International Olympic Committee's awarding of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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June 27, 2003
While in Prague for the awarding of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier Gordon Campbell and 2010 Bid Corporation CEO Jack Poole touch a famous statue atop the city's Charles Bridge. Touching the statue of St. John Nepomuk is one of Prague's rituals and it is supposed to bring good luck.
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June 26, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell talks about the potential opportunities created by B.C.'s bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games at the BC Business Magazine Top 100 luncheon June 26, 2003 in Vancouver.
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June 25, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell joins Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo to present the Order of British Columbia to 14 distinguished British Columbians on June 25, 2003 at Government House in Victoria.
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June 25, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell at Government House.
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June 21, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell is joined by representatives of the federal government and the Squamish and Lil'wat First Nations in unveiling a model of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Pictured at the event on National Aboriginal Day are, left to right: Robert Nault, federal Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development; Stephen Owen, federal Secretary of State Western Diversification - Indian Affairs and Northern Development; Chief Gibby Jacob, Squamish First Nation; Geoff Plant, B.C. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations; Chief Leonard Andrew, Lil'wat First Nation; Coun. Morgan Wells, Lil'wat First Nation; and Premier Campbell. [news release]
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June 18, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell and MLAs show their support for the 2010 Olympic bid at a B.C. Government Caucus meeting in June 2003.
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June 17, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell officially opens the new $1.4-million renal dialysis unit in Terrace -- one of 25 projects to expand access to dialysis treatment across the province. [news release]
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June 16, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell is joined by 11 business graduates of a program run by the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs. The premier spoke at their June 16, 2003 graduation ceremony in Vancouver.
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June 11, 2003
Dennis Campbell, President & CEO, Ballard Power Systems, Premier Campbell and Ministers Rick Thorpe and Richard Neufeld in front of the Ballard trade show exhibit at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Conference.
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June 11, 2003
Ministers Rick Thorpe and Richard Neufeld joined Premier Gordon Campbell at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Conference in Vancouver on June 11, 2003. Calling British Columbia a leader in fuel-cell research, Premier Campbell told the conference that global demand for fuel cells and related products is expected to increase to $46 billion by 2011 and $2.6 trillion by 2021.
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June 11, 2003
The Premier visits Chris Chong-Ping and Roz Voss at the Methanex trade booth. The two youthful Methanex engineer employees were dubbed the "Methanex Kids".
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June 11, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell promotes investment in B.C.'s leading-edge fuel cell technology industry at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Conference in Vancouver on June 11, 2003. From left to right are: Ron Britton, President of Fuel Cells Canada; Premier Campbell; Energy and Mines Minister Richard Neufeld; Competition, Science and Enterprise Minister Rick Thorpe; and Diana Barkley, Director of Public Affairs for Methanex Corporation.
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June 11, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell celebrates a decade of technology innovation and excellence at the B.C. Technology Industry Awards in Vancouver on June 11, 2003.
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June 11, 2003
Premier Campbell and Ministers Rick Thorpe and Richard Neufeld with the Invest BC Trade Show Team at the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Conference.
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June 9, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell welcomes the leaders of Canada's western provinces and territories to the Western Premiers' Conference in Kelowna on June 9, 2003.
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June 9, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell meets with the premiers of Canada's Western provinces and territories to discuss opportunities for partnership on key economic and social issues at the Western Premiers conference in Kelowna. From left to right are: Premier Stephen Kafkwi (Northwest Territories); Premier Paul Okalik (Nunavut); Premier Dennis Fentie (Yukon); Premier Lorne Calvert (Saskatchewan); Premier Campbell; Premier Gary Doer (Manitoba); and Premier Ralph Klein (Alberta).
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June 9, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell meets with his provincial and territorial counterparts to discuss how they can open up shared opportunities in Western Canada at the Western Premiers Conference in Kelowna.
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June 9, 2003
Premier Campbell tours the award-winning Mission Hill Family Estate Winery, the site of the 2003 Western Premiers Conference in Kelowna, with proprietor Anthony von Mandl.
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June 5, 2003
Premier Campbell joins five-time Olympian Charmaine Crooks as she accepts her induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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June 5, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell congratulates the 2003 inductees into the BC Sports Hall of Fame on June 5 in Vancouver. The inductees included: ATHLETES: Rob Boyd (Alpine Skiing), Charmaine Crooks (Track & Field), Kathleen Heddle (Rowing), Andy Moog ( Hockey), Bev Smith (Basketball) TEAM: 2002 Canadian Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team, BC Members: Athletes: Eric Brewer Paul Kariya Scott Niedermayer Joe Sakic Steve Yzerman Personnel: Pat Quinn (Coach), Johnny Misley (Team Leader), Bob Nicholson (Team Leader), Steve Tambellini (Technical), Brad Pascall (Press) PIONEER: 1908 New Westminster Salmonbellies Field Lacrosse Team BUILDER: Ernie Brown (Golf), Don Steen (Track & Field), Roger Sumner (Cycling) MEDIA: Clancy Loranger W.A.C. BENNETT AWARD: Nat Bailey.
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June 5, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell announces $1 million in new annual funding to provide an additional 125 student spaces at the Sauder School of Business at UBC. The funding, to be phased in over five years, complements a $20-million private donation by B.C. business leader Bill Sauder. [news release]
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June 5, 2003
Premier Campbell congratulates Vernon-born alpine skier Rob Boyd on his induction in to the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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June 5, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell celebrates Clean Air Day in B.C. with a demonstration of the Ford Fuel Cell Vehicle in Victoria. The prototype vehicle is powered by made-in-B.C. Ballard fuel-cell technology that produces no emissions other than water vapour.
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June 4, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell meets with students from South Creston Elementary School on June 4, 2003 on the steps of the provincial legislature in Victoria.
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June 3, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell's announcement of a $200,000 grant for Canuck Place in Vancouver raises this year's provincial government funding for the hospice to $1 million.
Canuck Place is the only free-standing hospice in North America caring for children with life-limiting illnesses. 40 percent of British Columbia children and families using Canuck Place are from outside the Lower Mainland. [news release]
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June 1, 2003
Premier Gordon Campbell speaks about B.C.'s growing economic strength and the province's economic opportunities at the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association convention in Vancouver on June 1, 2003.
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June 1, 2003
Premier Campbell announces a new strategy to support growth in B.C.'s aerospace industry, including a $20-million government investment to help create 500 new training spaces for students in aerospace-related programs. [news release]
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