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June 27, 2003
DECISION 2010 SEND OFF, VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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June 27, 2003
NEW DEPUTY MINISTER APPOINTED

VICTORIA — Government today announced the appointment of a new Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Management Services.

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June 27, 2003
PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL IN CZECH REPUBLIC
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.

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 AT THE BC BUSINESS MAGAZINE LUNCHEON
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
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 21, 2003
SQUAMISH AND LIL'WAT FIRST NATIONS CULTURAL CENTRE ANNOUNCEMENT
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.

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June 20, 2003
SPEECH AT RURAL COMMUNITIES SUMMIT, CLEARWATER

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June 18, 2003
PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL AND MLAS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE 2010 OLYMPIC BID
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
DIALYSIS UNIT TO IMPROVE CARE FOR TERRACE PATIENTS
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.

TERRACE — A new, $1.4-million renal dialysis unit will provide patients with access to life-saving treatment closer to where they live, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

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June 16, 2003
FORUM FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
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 13, 2003
DEPUTY MINISTERS APPOINTED

VICTORIA — Government today announced the appointment of three senior government officials.

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June 11, 2003
LIFE SCIENCES CENTRE ON TRACK TO DOUBLE MEDICAL SPACES

VANCOUVER — Construction of a new medical school at the University of B.C. that will nearly double the number of medical students in B.C. is now half-complete, and the school is on track to begin accepting students next year, said Premier Gordon Campbell.

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June 11, 2003
HYDROGEN FUEL CELL CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER ON 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 9, 2003
PREMIER WELCOMES THE LEADERS OF CANADA'S WESTERN PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES
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 5, 2003
FUNDING TO ADD 125 NEW SPACES AT UBC BUSINESS SCHOOL
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.

VANCOUVER — Government will provide an additional $1 million a year to fund 125 new spaces for business students at the University of British Columbia, to be phased in over the next five years, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

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June 5, 2003
PREMIER CELEBRATES CLEAN AIR DAY IN B.C.
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 5, 2003
PREMIER JOINS FIVE-TIME OLYMPIAN CHARMAINE CROOKS
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 4, 2003
PREMIER MEETS WITH STUDENTS FROM SOUTH CRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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
CANUCK PLACE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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.

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June 2, 2003
GOVERNMENT UNVEILS STRATEGY TO BOOST AEROSPACE TRAINING
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.

VANCOUVER — A new, comprehensive aerospace strategy unveiled today by Premier Gordon Campbell will increase training opportunities and support the industry's growing needs in B.C.

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June 1, 2003
ADDRESS TO THE CANADIAN AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
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 HONOURS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF QUEEN'S CORONATION

VICTORIA - Premier Gordon Campbell issued a statement today in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation Monday.

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