February 2003 Events

CIBC WORLD MARKETS INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR CONFERENCE

DISCUSSIONS SEEK TO RESOLVE TREATY 8 ISSUES

FORT ST. JOHN — Exploratory discussions underway to address outstanding Treaty 8 issues are a positive step toward achieving certainty of land use in northeastern B.C., Premier Gordon Campbell and the Chiefs of the Treaty 8 First Nations said today.

112 BRITISH COLUMBIANS AWARDED QUEEN'S JUBILEE MEDALS

VICTORIA — The Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was awarded today to 112 outstanding British Columbians by Lt.-Gov. Iona Campagnolo and Premier Gordon Campbell during a ceremony at Government House.

VANCOUVER VOTES 64 PERCENT IN FAVOUR OF HOSTING THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPICS

RAILS TO TRAILS PILOT TO BOOST TOURISM IN HEARTLANDS

KAMLOOPS — The government is launching a pilot project with the communities of Penticton and Princeton that will create new tourism opportunities by converting abandoned railway corridors into world-class recreational trails, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

THE GOVERNMENT IS ON TRACK TO BALANCE THE BUDGET BY 2004-05

ADDRESS TO RICHMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FIFTY-SEVEN 2010 BID FLAGS WERE RAISED AT THE PLAZA OF NATIONS

Premier Gordon Campbell celebrates National Flag Day at the Plaza of Nations in Vancouver.

PREMIER CAMPBELL DISCUSSES B.C.'S BID FOR THE 2010 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES

STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS

In his state of the province address this evening, Premier Gordon Campbell detailed actions the government will take to open up new social and economic opportunities across the province, including B.C.'s heartlands.

TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS TO OPEN UP HEARTLANDS

VICTORIA — In his state of the province address this evening, Premier Gordon Campbell announced the government will launch a major program of transportation investments to open up B.C.'s heartlands, including over $600 million in improvements for rural and resource roads.

SPEECH COMMITS TO NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST NATIONS

VICTORIA — Today's speech from the throne outlined several new actions to promote First Nations prosperity and economic opportunities in B.C., including a statement of respect and reconciliation from the provincial government recognizing the injustices of the past.

THRONE SPEECH DETAILS VISION TO OPEN UP B.C.

VICTORIA - Today's speech from the throne details the government's vision to open up British Columbia to the world, and open up every region and community of the province to a wealth of new opportunities.

NEW HEARTLANDS ECONOMIC STRATEGY TO OPEN UP B.C.

VICTORIA — A new B.C. Heartlands Economic Strategy announced in today's throne speech will focus government resources on revitalizing the economy of the rural and northern communities that are the heart of the province's economic strength, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.

$50M FOR DISTRICTS TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT EDUCATION

VANCOUVER — The government will provide an added $50-million one-time grant to school districts this year as a result of savings in the Ministry of Education's budget.

ANNUAL 2003 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. FUNDRAISING EVENT

VANCOUVER — Three levels of government and over 12,000 guests participate in the annual 2003 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. fundraising event held at General Motors Place, Vancouver.

PREMIER SPEAKS TO SUN PEAKS RESORT IN KAMLOOPS

IMPROVED HEALTH CARE REQUIRES NEW FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP

Every Canadian wants to know that they can access the health care they need, when they need it. Many also recognize that our current health-care system faces severe challenges, and that improvements are required.

PREMIER CAMPBELL DISTRIBUTES THE TRADITIONAL RED LAI-SEE ENVELOPES OF CANDY

VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell marches in the Chinese New Year parade in Vancouver