March 2005 Events

B.C.'S NEWEST UNIVERSITY OPENS IN KAMLOOPS

KAMLOOPS — Premier Gordon Campbell launched the province's newest university today during the inaugural convocation of Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops and announced funding approval for a $12-million BC Open Learning Centre to house the operations of BC Open University and Open College.

TOURNAMENT CAPITAL GETS SPORT BOOST FROM PROVINCE

KAMLOOPS — The B.C. government is providing $6 million in funding to help construct, upgrade and renovate sports facilities at Kamloops' McArthur Island and Hillside Stadium, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

PREMIER APPOINTS NEW ASIA-PACIFIC, COMPETITION COUNCILS

VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell today announced the formation of a new B.C. Competition Council and the chair of the Province's Asia-Pacific Trade Council. Comprised of leading British Columbians, the councils will advise government on new strategies for B.C.'s economic future.

PROVINCE ANNOUNCES MORE SUPPORTS FOR THE HOMELESS

SURREY — Six B.C. communities will benefit from eight new transitional housing developments to help people break free from the cycle of homelessness, Senator Jack Austin, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Fontana, Minister of State for Labour and Housing,and Murray Coell, Minister of Community Aboriginal and Women's Services announced today.

PREMIER THANKS MARTHA PIPER FOR SERVICE TO B.C.

VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell expressed his gratitude to Dr. Martha Piper for her commitment to post-secondary education in B.C. following today's announcement that she will be stepping down as president of UBC next year.

PREMIER LAUNCHES ACTNOW BC TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING

VANCOUVER — Today was proclaimed the first annual ActNow! BC day as Premier Gordon Campbell launched the Act Now! BC program, with the goal of making the province the healthiest jurisdiction ever to host an Olympic and Paralympic Games.

PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL AND ALBERTA PREMIER RALPH KLEIN

GOLDEN VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE PLANS UNVEILED

GOLDEN — Premier Gordon Campbell and community partners in the Kootenays unveiled the design concept and architect's model for the new provincial Golden Visitor Information Centre (VIC) at a ceremony today.

PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL ANNOUNCED THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

REVELSTOKE — The Master Development Agreement (MDA) for Mount MacKenzie Resort has been signed, bringing B.C.'s newest all-season resort one step closer to creating jobs and attracting visitors from around the world, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

AWARDS RECOGNIZE SENIORS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

VANCOUVER — Five inspirational seniors who have contributed enormously to their communities were recognized for their efforts today at an awards ceremony attended by Premier Gordon Campbell.

PROVINCE CELEBRATES B.C. ACHIEVERS

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS B.C. ALT ENERGY & POWER OPPORTUNITIES

VANCOUVER — A new report by industry to the Premier's Technology Council identifies opportunities for the government and private sector to work together in establishing B.C. as a global leader in innovative power technologies, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.

PREMIER CAMPBELL'S STATEMENT ON RCMP MEMORIAL

VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell released the following statement coinciding with today's national memorial for the four fallen RCMP officers:

PREMIER PROMOTES B.C.'S STRENGTH IN NEW YORK

ADDRESS TO THE EMPIRE CLUB OF CANADA AND CANADIAN CLUB OF TORONTO

B.C. SPECIAL OLYMPIANS EXCEL AT NAGANO GAMES

VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell welcomed home B.C.'s Special Olympics athletes today and congratulated them for their strong showing at the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Nagano.

GOING GLOBAL - A VISION FOR B.C.'S FUTURE

PREMIER CAMPBELL'S STATEMENT ON FALLEN RCMP OFFICERS

VANCOUVER — Premier Gordon Campbell released the following statement today in response to the tragic death of four RCMP officers in the line of duty in Alberta on Thursday.

PREMIER LAUNCHES HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM FOR B.C. CHILDREN

VANCOUVER — The launch of a new $73 million program to provide universal hearing, dental and vision screening for every child under age six will give B.C. children the best possible start on a healthy, happy life, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

THE PREMIER ANNOUNCED A PILOT PROGRAM TO OFFER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SCHOOLS

RICHMOND — A new pilot program will be launched in September to promote healthy eating and increase access to healthier snacks in our schools, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today at the B.C. Forum for Childhood Obesity.

365 HYBRID VEHICLES ADDED TO PROVINCE'S GREEN FLEET

VICTORIA — The Province is leading by example with the addition of up to 356 gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles to the government fleet, reflecting the throne speech goal of establishing B.C. as the global leader in sustainable environmental management, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL SPEAKS AT THE OPENING OF THE B.C. CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE