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$209 Million for Arts and Culture
The Province is investing $209 million to support arts and culture across British Columbia. Premier Gordon Campbell made the announcement on March 6 in Vancouver. The provincial funding will support three initiatives: $150 million to create the BC150 Cultural Fund; $50 million for an expansion of the Vancouver Art Gallery; and $9 million to restore and revitalize the Vancouver East Cultural Centre.
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August 04, 2008
Happy Birthday British Columbia!
August 03, 2008
Welcome Aboriginal Athletes
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Breaking Ground on a World-Class Health Facility
July 24, 2008
Supporting Amateur Sports
July 24, 2008
Enhancing B.C.'s Highway System
July 21, 2008
Global Challenges, Regional Solutions
July 10, 2008
Unique Partnership, Unique Facility
July 08, 2008
Celebrating the Justice Institute of B.C.
July 07, 2008
Olympic Milestone
July 07, 2008
Tackle Climate Change - Use Wood!
July 03, 2008
Screening Newborn Babies
June 27, 2008
New Health and Addiction Support
June 24, 2008
Quesnel Celebration!
June 20, 2008
Re-Opening Historic Trestles
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Improving Border Crossings
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Helping China, Promoting B.C. Wood
June 13, 2008
Commemorating 150 Years!
June 12, 2008
Choices, Challenges and Adapting
June 10, 2008
Honouring Aboriginal Art
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Revitalizing Burnaby Lake
May 31, 2008
Merritt Walk of Stars
May 25, 2008
Historic Day for the Okanagan
May 22, 2008
Welcoming the World in Beijing
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A New Generation, A New BC Place
May 15, 2008
Honouring B.C.'s Creative Artists
May 15, 2008
Mining for Miracles
May 15, 2008
Supporting Michael's Legacy
May 13, 2008
Paying Tribute to the Public Service
May 12, 2008
Supporting Children's Medical Research
May 09, 2008
Increasing Local Government Funding
May 09, 2008
Helping Forestry Workers
May 08, 2008
Helping Local Governments
May 08, 2008
Helping Addicted Youth
May 05, 2008
Honouring the Survivors, Remembering the Victims
May 02, 2008
Celebrating Our Maritime Heritage
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Training New Health Professionals
May 01, 2008
Fostering New Business Partnerships
April 28, 2008
Emily Carr University!
April 25, 2008
Capilano U!
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A New University for Vancouver Island!
April 23, 2008
Recognizing Community Achievers
April 22, 2008
New Kwantlen Polytechnic University!
April 21, 2008
A New University!
April 19, 2008
Vaisakhi Celebrations!
April 18, 2008
New Funding for Mineral Exploration
April 17, 2008
Six Billion Trees!
April 17, 2008
$25M to Help Grow and Market our Forests
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Helping Surrey Homeless
April 14, 2008
Expanding Covenant House
April 10, 2008
Restoring Historic British Columbia
April 08, 2008
Work Underway on New ER at VGH
April 04, 2008
Improving Water in the Comox Valley
April 04, 2008
Creating Spirit in Qualicum Beach and Port Alberni
April 04, 2008
Attracting Visitors to Vancouver Island
March 29, 2008
Scrapping Older Vehicles
March 14, 2008
Creating Spirit Squares
March 14, 2008
Helping, Healing, Creating Stronger Communities
March 13, 2008
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March 12, 2008
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March 10, 2008
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March 07, 2008
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March 06, 2008
Promoting Public-Private Partnerships
March 06, 2008
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Awarding B.C.'s Teachers
February 29, 2008
$11 Million for Nanaimo
February 22, 2008
Spreading Spirit in Burnaby
February 22, 2008
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February 21, 2008
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Helping the Homeless
February 11, 2008
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February 10, 2008
Celebrating Lunar New Year!
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Celebrating Community Spirit
February 07, 2008
Honouring Canadian Non-Fiction
February 04, 2008
Support for Nanaimo
February 01, 2008
Celebrating 150 Years
January 28, 2008
Showcasing B.C. and Canada in Beijing
January 28, 2008
Adapting to Climate Change
January 25, 2008
Funding World-Leading Climate Research
January 25, 2008
Creating Sustainable Mining
January 18, 2008
Finding Solutions for Forestry Workers
January 15, 2008
Raising the Roof
January 14, 2008
$14-Billion Transit Plan for British Columbia
December 12, 2007
Protecting Haida Gwaii
November 21, 2007
A New Relationship with the Maa-nulth
November 20, 2007
A New Team to Combat Climate Change
November 19, 2007
Lighting a New Era
November 16, 2007
Increasing Access to Advanced Education
November 13, 2007
New School, New Life for the Downtown Eastside
November 06, 2007
$2.2 Billion to Help Build Canada
November 02, 2007
Creating Sustainable Agriculture
November 02, 2007
Opening up Access to Education
November 01, 2007
Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer
October 15, 2007
Landmark Treaty Legislation
October 12, 2007
Support for the Homeless
October 12, 2007
World-Class Aerospace Facility Opens
October 05, 2007
Restoring Transit on the Port Mann Bridge
October 04, 2007
Creating Clean, Green Power
October 04, 2007
New Drug Therapy Initiative
October 03, 2007
Raising Money for Literacy
October 01, 2007
New British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor
October 01, 2007
Revitalizing Robson Square
September 28, 2007
Highlights from Premier Campbell's UBCM Speech
September 24, 2007
New Heart Centre, More Beds and Dr. Training for Kelowna
September 24, 2007
Thanks to the Workers!
September 21, 2007
New Cancer Centre for the North
September 21, 2007
New Sports Facility for UNBC
September 21, 2007
Expanding the Gateway to the North
September 17, 2007
Investing in Rural Campuses
September 17, 2007
More Patient Services in the East Kootenay
September 12, 2007
Expanded Port Creates New Opportunities
September 07, 2007
Celebrating the Maa-nulth Final Agreement
August 30, 2007
New Bridge Opens B.C.'s Transportation Gateway
August 02, 2007
The Spirit of West Vancouver
July 27, 2007
Remembering Flight 182
July 26, 2007
Historic Step for British Columbia
July 10, 2007
Half-Way There!
July 09, 2007
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June 13, 2007
Welcome to BC!
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June 11, 2007
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Honouring Aboriginal Artists
June 03, 2007
Awarding B.C. Artists
May 31, 2007
Governor Schwarzenegger Comes to Vancouver
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Premier and Governor Work Together on Climate Change
May 31, 2007
Reaching Out to California
May 29, 2007
Acting Now!
May 23, 2007
Listening to Students
May 22, 2007
Supporting BC Athletes
May 17, 2007
Go Giants Go!
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Mining for Miracles
May 17, 2007
Encouraging Green Development
May 10, 2007
Showcasing B.C.'s Culture and Heritage
May 10, 2007
Creating Olympic Legacies
May 09, 2007
Province Receives 'Gift to the Earth' Award
May 05, 2007
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New Royal Jubilee Hospital
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April 25, 2007
BC Community Achievement Awards
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April 19, 2007
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April 17, 2007
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April 16, 2007
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$9.5 Million for First Nations Health
April 07, 2007
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March 26, 2007
Celebrating Education Excellence
March 13, 2007
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February 12, 2007
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February 10, 2007
Celebrating the Spirit of B.C.
February 10, 2007
Conversation on Health Forum in Surrey
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February 06, 2007
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