February 2004 Events

REPORT RELEASED ON WILDFIRE REVIEW

VICTORIA - As committed by Premier Gordon Campbell, an independent review of the province's response to last summer's wildfires has now been completed, and the final report was presented in Open Cabinet today.

COWICHAN VALLEY TO HOST 2005 B.C. SENIORS GAMES

DUNCAN — The Cowichan Valley will welcome 2,500 senior athletes from across the province when it hosts the 2005 B.C. Seniors Games, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

PREMIERS CALL FOR RENEWAL OF HEALTH CARE

VANCOUVER — The Council of the Federation was created by Premiers because they believe it is important for provinces and territories to play a leadership role in revitalizing the Canadian federation and building a more constructive and cooperative federal system.

PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL WITH CANADA'S PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL LEADERS

SPEECH TO B.C. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

ABBOTSFORD WINS BID TO HOST 2006 BC SENIORS GAMES

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford has been selected to host the 2006 BC Seniors Games, which will see up to 2,500 senior athletes participate from around the province, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL AND MINISTER JOHN VAN DONGEN

PREMIER MARKS SIX YEARS TO 2010, ANNOUNCES SUMMIT

VANCOUVER — Today marks the six-year countdown to the opening of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in B.C. on Feb. 12, 2010, and Premier Gordon Campbell said the province will launch a number of initiatives over the coming months to ensure all British Columbians share in the opportunities that will be created.

PREMIER CAMPBELL WISHES GOOD LUCK TO ATHLETES FROM THE 129-MEMBER TEAM BC

THRONE SPEECH ENVISIONS BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN B.C.

Today's speech from the throne details the government's vision to build on the foundation that has been laid over the past two-and-a-half years and bring out the best in British Columbia, helping families and communities reach their full potential.

PREMIER ATTENDS OPENING OF CANFOR HOUSTON MILL

PREMIER OPENS B.C. NORTHERN GAMES

$10.8 MILLION FOR FIRST NATIONS, FORESTRY OPPORTUNITIES

VANCOUVER — Four First Nations forestry agreements totalling $10.78 million will bring new economic opportunities and more certainty to the central and northern coast, Premier Gordon Campbell and Forests Minister Michael de Jong announced today.

$73-MILLION AGREEMENT-IN-PRINCIPLE TO PROTECT BURNS BOG

VICTORIA — The Province of British Columbia, together with the Government of Canada, the GVRD and the Corporation of Delta have reached a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to protect and preserve Burns Bog, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

AGREEMENTS ADVANCE COASTAL FIRST NATIONS AND FORESTRY OPPORTUNITIES

PENNER APPOINTED PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY

VICTORIA — Government House Leader Gary Collins announced today that Chilliwack-Kent MLA Barry Penner has been appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Government House Leader.