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VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell, Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan and the Burnaby Spirit of BC Community Committee have launched the Fourth Annual Spirit of BC Week with an event at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre that features a community marketplace, First Nations dancers and Chinese New Year celebrations, along with figure skating demonstrations and a free family skate.
“We’re proud to officially
proclaim Spirit of BC Week to celebrate
community programs that inspire British Columbians of all ages to be healthy,
active and involved,” said Campbell. “Through events across the province, we
are demonstrating the uniqueness and innovation that can be found in our B.C.
communities.”
Spirit of BC Week 2008 runs from Feb. 8 through 16, with more than 350
events taking place in more than 100 communities. Events include arts
performances, literacy presentations, volunteer recognition and family and
individual sports events.
“We’re delighted to host the
launch of Spirit of BC Week 2008,” said Corrigan. “Burnaby is a great place to
live, work and play and we are proud to showcase the variety and vitality of
our city.”
Burnaby’s Spirit of BC Committee co-chairs Matthew Coyne and Harriet Tuey said
support from community volunteers has been tremendous. “Thanks to their
commitment, we are ready to roll out events that are engaging, fun and
demonstrate our community spirit,” said Coyne.
Spirit of BC Week was first held as a countdown to the 2010 Winter Games and has grown into a celebration of British Columbia and its unique communities. Held annually in February, it is a week of events and activities showcasing British Columbians’ pride in their province and profiling local programs and services that strengthen sport and recreation, healthy living, arts and culture, literacy and volunteerism.
“Spirit of BC Week is becoming an established tradition, supported by the enthusiasm and hard work of dynamic volunteers and community leaders who serve on Spirit of BC community committees around the province,” said Bruce Dewar, CEO of 2010 Legacies Now. “Their pride and commitment to excellence inspire others to create lasting legacies for their community.”
Supported by the Province of
B.C. and 2010 Legacies Now, the Spirit of BC program
promotes community innovation, pride and excellence to create unique and
lasting legacies for British Columbians, leading up to the 2010 Winter Games
and beyond. The backbone of the program is a network of 100 Spirit of BC committees,
representing more than 200 communities
across the province.
For more information on Spirit of BC Week and a complete calendar of events, please visit www.SpiritofBC.com.
2010 Legacies
Now is a not-for-profit society that works in partnership with community
organizations, non-government organizations, the private sector and all levels
of government to develop sustainable legacies in sport and recreation, arts,
literacy and volunteerism. 2010 Legacies Now actively helps communities to
discover and create unique and inclusive social and economic opportunities
leading up to, and beyond, the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information, please visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com.
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Communications Director Office of the Premier 250 387-6605 |
Director, Communications 2010 Legacies Now 778 840-8779 kmcdonald@2010LegaciesNow.com |
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