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February 7, 2008
LORNA GOODISON WINS CANADA'S LARGEST NON-FICTION AWARD
Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation, present author Lorna Goodison with the fourth annual BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction for her family memoir, From Harvey River: A Memory of My Mother and Her People.

VANCOUVER – One of Canada’s largest literary prizes – the BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction – was awarded to Lorna Goodison for her lyrical family memoir, From Harvey River: A Memory of My Mother and Her People

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February 1, 2008
CANADIAN PACIFIC'S BC SPIRIT OF 150 TRAIN CONNECTS PAST AND FUTURE
Premier Gordon Campbell kicked off BC150 celebrations in B.C. with the announcement of a historic steam train tour that will take communities on a journey through B.C.'s rich and diverse history.

VANCOUVER – A year-long celebration of British Columbia’s 150th anniversary was launched as Premier Gordon Campbell and Canadian Pacific president and CEO Fred Green unveiled plans for a historic steam train tour that will take communities on a journey through B.C.’s rich and diverse history.

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January 31, 2008
FREE VISION TESTING FOR ALL B.C. KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN
Premier Gordon Campbell announces that all Kindergarten children in B.C. will receive free basic vision testing by the end of this school year. January 31, 2008.

VANCOUVER – All children in kindergarten in British Columbia will receive free testing for early vision problems, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.

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January 31, 2008
NEW BIOENERGY STRATEGY ADVANCES INNOVATION
Premier Gordon Campbell was joined by Minister of Forests and Range Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Richard Neufeld and Agriculture and Lands Minister Pat Bell to announce B.C.'s new bioenergy strategy.

VANCOUVER – The BC Bioenergy Strategy will create new opportunities for rural communities; spur new investment and innovation; and help British Columbia reach the goal of becoming electricity self-sufficient by 2016, Premier Gordon Campbell announced.

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January 29, 2008
COUNCIL OF THE FEDERATION FORUM ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
Premier Gordon Campbell is joined by Minister of Environment Barry Penner as he addresses Canada's premiers at the Climate Change Adaptation Forum. The Council met for discussions on how Canada's provinces and territories can cooperate in meeting the challenges of global warming.

Premier Gordon Campbell is joined by Minister of Environment Barry Penner as he addresses Canada's premiers at the Climate Change Adaptation Forum. The Council met for discussions on how Canada's provinces and territories can cooperate in meeting the challenges of global warming.

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