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 Canada Post - Press Releases - Canada Post celebrates British Columbia's 150th Anniversary
August 1, 2008Canada Post celebrates British Columbia's 150th Anniversary Ottawa - Canada Post today issued a domestic rate commemorative stamp to celebrate British Columbia's 150th anniversary.
The stamp recognizes the pivotal role of the Fraser River Gold Rush in the province's creation and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.
Additional information about Canadian stamps can be found in the Newsroom section of Canada Post's website, and photos of these new stamps are in the Newsroom's Photo Centre.
Stamps and Official First Day Covers will be available at participating post offices, or can be ordered online by following the links at Canada Post's website www.canadapost.ca, or by mail order from the National Philatelic Centre.
PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON BRITISH COLUMBIA DAY AND BC150
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2008OTP0190-001140.htm
VICTORIA -- Premier Gordon Campbell released the following statement in recognition of B.C.
"This year our province marks a milestone -- 150 years of achievement, cultural diversity and community strength since the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.
The people and events that have shaped British Columbia are unlike any other, and have contributed so much to our nation and our world.
I proudly join all British Columbians in pausing to take stock of the challenges and triumphs of our history, and in looking forward to our future.
The blending of traditions and cultures in an exceptional and evolving multi-cultural mosaic, including our First Nations' heritages, has helped create this unique society.
We are all fortunate to live in British Columbia, a place of natural riches and beauty, of prosperity and of opportunity.
With the eyes of the world turning to our province in 2010, we will show them a British Columbia that is proud, dynamic and working together to build strong communities that support our children, seniors, and families -- with some of the longest life expectancies and best education outcomes in the world, a province of opportunity where people from around the world come to live, to work, and to raise a family.
"As we move forward into the next chapter of our history, we will rise to today's challenges and leave for our children and grandchildren a province that is just as full of opportunity and optimism as it was 150 years ago."
For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province's news feeds using RSS, visit the Province's website at www.gov.bc.ca.
Snowbirds, 150th Anniversary of British Columbia, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The Snowbirds were especially privileged to take part in the celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of the province of British Columbia, which took place in Victoria on Monday, August 4th.
Beautiful weather allowed the team to put on an entire flat show over the majestic Victoria harbor.
Prior to their departure, the Snowbirds were especially honoured to have the opportunity to meet the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada.
The Snowbirds would like to thank Mr. Roy Yen and Ms.
The Snowbirds fly over the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia during the BC150 celebrations in Victoria.
The Snowbirds perform the magestic Maple Split over Victoria Harbor during the BC150 celebrations.
The Snowbirds pose for a photo with the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, at the Victoria International Airport.
The Government of Canada Supports Celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Colony of British Columbia | News Release | 2008-08-01 // Canadian Heritage
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OTTAWA, August 1, 2008 - British Columbia residents and visitors from across Canada will be able to participate in the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the colony of British Columbia, thanks to funding from the Government of Canada.
The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for La Francophonie, today announced financial assistance for the BC150 Secretariat.
The funding of $6.6 million will be used to support activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the colony of British Columbia that are taking place in the province during 2008.
"The BC150 Secretariat is highlighting the richness and diversity of this part of our country through the celebrations and ensuring that the festivities draw local residents and visitors from across Canada.
"On British Columbia's 150th anniversary, we celebrate not only our province's rich history but also the partnerships and achievements that have laid the foundation for a bright future - and particularly for the year 2010, when B.C. and Canada will host the world."
HISTORIC OFFICE REOPENS FOR 150TH ANNIVERSARY
http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2005-2009/2008LCS0009-000929.htm
VICTORIA -- The historic government agent's office in Barkerville has reopened as part of the 150th anniversary of B.C. government agents, Labour and Citizens' Services Minister Olga Ilich and Minister of State for Mining Kevin Krueger announced today.
Displays from Service BC and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources will tell the story of government agents and the early days of mining in British Columbia.
Every community is invited to participate in this year-long celebration of B.C.'s cultural diversity, community strength and achievement.
CP BC Spirit of 150 Train connects past and future
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"Rail travel has always played an important role in B.C.'s heritage, and the CP BC Spirit of 150 Rail Tour is just one of the many flagship events planned to recognize the 150th anniversary of the Crown Colony of British Columbia," said Campbell.
The CP BC Spirit of 150 Train includes the vintage Empress 2816 steam locomotive and support cars, two vintage passenger coaches, a vintage business car, a heritage baggage car converted into a travelling museum and a vintage stage car.
As part of the project, the Royal BC Museum (RBCM) will create an exhibition in the heritage baggage car -- a travelling version of "Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and B.C.," a major exhibition about British Columbia opening in Victoria on March 13, 2008.
"The rail tour will give people a chance to experience one of BC150's flagship events -- the RBCM's Free Spirit project -- even if they can't make it to Victoria to see the main exhibition," said Tourism, Sport and the Arts Minister Stan Hagen.
"Like many of the other innovative BC150 initiatives being planned this year, Free Spirit will explore our rich history through the unique stories of the people that have made B.C. the spirited province it is today."
BC150 is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858.
Canada's Navy: MARPAC - Maritime Forces Pacific
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This year's round of New Year Levees marks the first official functions heralding the 150th anniversary of the creation of the Crown Colony of British Columbia.
It was in Fort Langley on Nov. 19, 1858, that Governor James Douglas proclaimed the creation of the Crown Colony of B.C encompassing the mainland of Canada west of the Rocky Mountains.
His Honour Steven Point will host his first levee since being appointed Lt.- Governor at Government House, following a tradition initiated by Lt-Gov.
The senior service opens the day at Victoria's Naval Reserve Division HMCS Malahat; then it's on to Victoria City Hall, Government House, Bay Street Armoury, Lt.-Gen.
Ashton Armoury, and the municipalities of Saanich, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Langford and North Saanich.
0900 -- 1030 City of Victoria, Victoria City Hall (upstairs), 1 Centennial Square; His Worship Mayor Alan Lowe.
1000 - 1100 The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), Officer's Mess and Warrant Officer's and Sergeant's Mess, Bay Street Armoury, Field Street off Douglas.
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