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May 12, 2005
BC Liberals Commit to Partner on Burnaby Lake Rejuvenation
Burnaby – Premier Gordon Campbell announced today that a re-elected BC Liberal government will commit up to $10 million, as part of an equal three-way partnership with the federal government and the City of Burnaby, to allow the Burnaby Lake rejuvenation project to proceed.
"Burnaby Lake is an important environmental and recreational asset for the city," Campbell said. "Over the past two decades, sediment build-up has undermined water quality. The City has already committed to fund one-third of the cost of the sediment-removal project. If elected, the BC Liberals are prepared to invest up to $10 million, and work with the federal government to secure the necessary matching funds, so that we can complete the rejuvenation of Burnaby Lake." [more]
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Mining for Miracles
Premier Campbell took part in the annual Mining for Miracles event. This year was the 18th anniversary of BC's mining community's charity efforts. Last year the event raised $700,000 for BC Children's Hospital.
