Premier Gordon Campbell launched construction on two major hospital expansion in B.C.’s interior and opened the doors on the world’s most advanced spinal cord research centre in Vancouver this month, strengthening the province’s health care system.

November 18
World-leading Spinal Cord Centre Opens
The world’s largest, most advanced and most comprehensive facility devoted to spinal cord injury research and patient care – the Blusson Pavilion – gives renewed hope for a cure for spinal cord injuries and illnesses.
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November 17
Breaking Ground on Two Major Hospital Expansions
Expansion of Kelowna General Hospital and Vernon Jubilee Hospital will improve patient care, expand capacity for the future, and make a home for the Southern Interior’s first-ever doctor training program.
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November 14
Insulin Pumps for Children
The Province will fund insulin pumps for hundreds of eligible children with type 1 diabetes.
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Beginning in October of next year, the Olympic flame will arrive in British Columbia, kicking off a 106-day torch relay that will connect all Canadians to the spirit and excitement of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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The Province and Yale First Nation signed an understanding that brings B.C. a step closer to having final treaty agreements with seven First Nations.
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Premier Gordon Campbell joined cabinet ministers, community leaders, pioneers and celebrating British Columbians to mark the 150th anniversary of the proclamation that created British Columbia in the province’s birthplace – Fort Langley.
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Premier Gordon Campbell was one of the first to take a ride on the new Canada Line rapid transit line that will connect YVR, Richmond and Downtown Vancouver when it opens in 2009. The Canada Line will allow commuters to go from downtown to the airport in just 25 minutes.
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