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May 23, 2003
$611 MILLION TO IMPROVE SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR STUDENTS
RICHMOND — The government will invest $611 million in school capital projects across B.C. over the next three years, to ensure modern, safe facilities for students, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.
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May 22, 2003
WORLD POLICE AND FIRE GAMES RECEIVE PROVINCIAL SUPPORT
VICTORIA — Government will provide $1.5 million to assist in hosting the 2009 World Police and Fire Games in Burnaby, Premier Gordon Campbell confirmed today.
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May 21, 2003
NEW PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHED TO IMPROVE LIVES OF CHILDREN
BURNABY — The province, the United Way and Credit Union Central of B.C. are launching a new Success By 6 early childhood development partnership to enhance support for parents and improve early learning for young children, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
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May 20, 2003
NEW STUDENT AWARDS TO ENHANCE RESEARCH IN B.C.
VICTORIA — Two million dollars in funding from B.C. research partners will enhance the first B.C. Leadership Chair's work on spinal-cord research and provide a new student awards program to support leading-edge research at B.C. universities, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.
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May 14, 2003
PREMIER CELEBRATES CHINESE HERITAGE DAY WITH MEMBERS OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY
VICTORIA — A celebration of Asian heritage was held on May 14, 2003 in the Legislative Buildings in Victoria. The celebration included displays of music, calligraphy, dancing and arts as well as sampling of traditional Chinese food and delicacies.
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May 9, 2003
PROVINCE DONATES $1 MILLION TO HONOUR WW II VETERANS
VICTORIA — Government is providing $1 million to support the Juno Beach Centre, to recognize the courage and sacrifice of Canadians in World War II, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.
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May 8, 2003
JIM PATTISON PAVILION ANNOUNCEMENT
VANCOUVER — Fifteen years after construction began, the 19-storey inpatient tower at Vancouver General Hospital is now open and will provide 459 new beds, along with modernized equipment and care facilities for patients.
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May 8, 2003
NEW FACILITY TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell and Wynne Powell, chair of the Provincial Health Services Authority, officially launched the development of a new Child, Adolescent and Women's Mental Health Building today at B.C.'s Children's Hospital.
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May 7, 2003
PREMIER HELPS LAUNCH THE NEW LINE OF ROOTS CLOTHING
TORONTO — Premier Gordon Campbell helps launch the new line of Roots clothing in support of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Bid in Toronto.
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May 2, 2003
FORESTRY EXHIBIT TO PROMOTE NEW OPPORTUNITIES
PRINCE GEORGE — Government is launching a forestry revitalization exhibit that will visit 38 communities to help strengthen B.C.'s forest sector by promoting its products and practices, as well as new opportunities being created in it. Premier Gordon Campbell announced the exhibit today.
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May 1, 2003
ADDRESS TO THE SALVATION ARMY
VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell speaks to the Victoria Salvation Army at the launch of their annual spring Red Shield Campaign.
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