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April 29, 2003
PREMIER ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SARS VACCINE
VICTORIA — Premier announces a $2.6-million investment by the government to accelerate the development of a vaccine against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
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April 28, 2003
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FISHERIES DEPUTY APPOINTED
VICTORIA — Government today announced the appointment of Rory McAlpine as deputy minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, effective June 9.
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April 28, 2003
CITIZENS' ASSEMBLY TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC CONFIDENCE
VICTORIA — The government is introducing a motion in the legislature to establish a citizens' assembly that will strengthen public confidence in the electoral system, by providing a forum to consider options for how MLAs are elected, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
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April 26, 2003
PREMIER SPEAKS ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT'S TRANSPORTATION STRATEGY
VICTORIA — Eight regional transportation advisory committees have been formed throughout British Columbia to give communities a stronger voice in local transportation planning and advise the provincial government on regional transportation needs.
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April 25, 2003
$204-MILLION PROJECT TO CREATE JOBS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
CASTLEGAR — The province is investing $204 million to develop a 120-megawatt Brilliant power plant expansion near Castlegar that will provide 150 jobs and increase B.C.'s supply of renewable energy. Premier Gordon Campbell announced the investment today at an event marking the start of the project.
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April 24, 2003
FUNDING TO BUILD RESEARCH STRENGTH IN B.C. UNIVERSITIES
VICTORIA — The government has provided $2.1 million to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research to work on vital projects over the next five years and attract top researchers to the province's universities, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
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April 19, 2003
PREMIER CELEBRATES VAISAKHI DAY
SURREY — Premier Gordon Campbell joined many MLAs to mark Vaisakhi Day with members of Vancouver and Surrey’s Sikh communities.
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April 17, 2003
$12-M PARTNERSHIP TO OPEN UP CHINESE HOUSING MARKET
VANCOUVER — The government is partnering with B.C.'s forest industry on an aggressive five-year strategy to open up new opportunities for B.C. wood products in the fast-growing Chinese housing market.
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April 16, 2003
HER EXCELLENCY SHASHI UBAN TRIPATHI, HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR INDIA WITH PREMIER
VANCOUVER — High Commissioner for India visits with Premier.
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April 14, 2003
PREMIER'S STATEMENT ON PASSING OF SIR CECIL GREEN
VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell today paid tribute to Sir Cecil Green, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 102.
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April 11, 2003
ENERGY AND MINES DEPUTY MINISTER APPOINTED
VICTORIA — Government today announced the appointment of Sheila Wynn as deputy minister of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, effective April 22.
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April 9, 2003
NEW APPOINTMENTS TO GOVERNMENT CAUCUS COMMITTEES
VICTORIA - New appointments have been made to Government Caucus Committees, which review legislation, policies and programs, and make recommendations to Cabinet.
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April 4, 2003
PREMIER ANNOUNCES $16.7 MILLION TO IMPROVE SAFETY ON INTERIOR HIGHWAYS
VERNON — A 4.2-kilometre stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway between Sorrento and Salmon Arm will become four lanes, thanks to a $12.96 million investment by the provincial and federal governments.
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April 4, 2003
THREE DEPUTY MINISTERS APPOINTED
VICTORIA — Government today announced three deputy minister appointments.
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