Premier Gordon Campbell attended a boisterous rally at his Vancouver - Point Grey campaign office. The Premier spoke about the gift that has been given to us today by previous generations, and the need to honour their hard work by getting out and voting. The Premier also reminded the crowd that by voting for their BC Liberal candidate, they are giving a gift to future generations by building a stronger B.C.
Date: May 11, 2009
It's our future: Please vote
Premier Gordon Campbell leads the largest simultaneous text-email-Twitter 'get-out-the-vote' message. The Premier encouraged people to send a message, " Tomorrow, on May 12, it's our future. Please vote!"
Date: May 11, 2009
Final day push
Premier Gordon Campbell spent the last day of campaigning by visiting candidates across the Lower Mainland. The Premier started the morning with stops at the campaign offices of Radhia Benalia, Stephanie Cadieux, Wally Oppal, and Rob Howard.
Date: May 10, 2009
Strengthening ties with India
Premier Gordon Campbell visited the Surrey-Delta Punjabi Bazaar on Sunday, May 10. Host CJ Sidhu spoke about the work Premier Campbell and the BC Liberals have done to strengthen ties with India, recalling the Premier’s trips to the Punjab, including a visit to the Golden Temple. The Premier spoke about the economic, cultural and social ties with India, and the importance of working together to keep BC strong.
Date: May 10, 2009
Chinese community leaders endorse BC Liberals.
Premier Gordon Campbell talks about the importance of B.C. as Canada’s Pacific Gateway to the Asia-Pacific and points out the NDP does not mention Asia, China, Korea or India a single time in their platform
Date: May 09, 2009
Vote for jobs and the future
Premier Gordon Campbell joined candidates Don McRae and Marion Wright at a campaign rally in Courtenay. The Premier outlined the plan to create jobs, and reminded people that their most important task on May 12 is to get out and vote.
Date: May 09, 2009
Clear support in Campbell River
Premier Gordon Campbell visited the North Island riding of candidate Marion Wright. The Premier laid out the vision to protect jobs and create opportunities, and Klahoose First Nation Chief Ken Brown endorsed the BC Liberals as the only choice on May 12.
Date: May 08, 2009
Premier Campbell in Penticton
Premier Campbell joined BC Liberal candidates in Penticton, May 8, where he spoke about the importance of supporting jobs in every sector and keeping British Columbia, and the economy, strong.
Date: May 08, 2009
Premier Campbell talks with former Premier Bennett
Premier Gordon Campbell meets with former Premier Bill Bennett in the Okanagan on May 8 and talks about the importance of B.C.’s wine industry.
Date: May 07, 2009
Energy in the North
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Prince George candidates for a rally on May 7. The Premier outlined the investments in the North - a new medical school, cancer clinic, sports centre, and more - that were made possible by the hard work of the people of Prince George.
Date: May 07, 2009
Rallying in Quesnel and 108 Mile
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Cariboo candidates Donna Barnett and Bruce Ernst for rallies in 108 Mile and Quesnel today.
Date: May 06, 2009
Scott Groves – the future of Stikine
Premier Gordon Campbell campaigned in the Northwest on May 6, joining Stikine candidate Scott Groves at a rally in Smithers. The Premier spoke about the growth in the mining industry that is putting people to work all across B.C., and the need to re-elect a BC Liberal government to ensure that the mining industry, and all industries, stay strong and competitive.
Date: May 06, 2009
Terrace is Hockeyville, and it’s a community with spirit
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Skeena candidate Donny Van Dyk at a rally in Terrace today. The Premier congratulated the community for their hard work in earning the title of Canada’s Hockeyville 2009. He also reminded people that while the preference is to mill all logs here in B.C., the reality is that if a log isn’t needed at a B.C. mill, it can be exported. The Premier challenged Carole James to tell a faller working today that his job will be gone if the NDP are elected. Approximately 2,000 forest workers have jobs today harvesting timber – jobs that would disappear under the NDP’s disastrous forest policies.
Date: May 06, 2009
Opportunities in Prince Rupert
Premier Gordon Campbell and North Coast candidate Herb Pond attended events at the Port of Prince Rupert. The Premier spoke about the opportunities that have already come to the region because of the Port, and the growth that will happen in the future as the facility goes through Phase 2 expansion.
Date: May 06, 2009
Port of Prince Rupert connects the world
Premier Gordon Campbell and North Coast candidate Herb Pond visited the Port of Prince Rupert on May 6. The Premier pointed out that a container ship coming into port that day had goods destined for across North America, from the Great Lakes to the St. Lawrence to Mississippi. The Premier also reiterated the Provinces support for the Phase 2 expansion of the Port.
Date: May 05, 2009
Visiting a high-tech health care leader
Premier Gordon Campbell and Burnaby candidates Harry Bloy, Lee Rankin, Richard Lee, and John Nuraney, visited Amgen BC on May 5. The company produces biologic drugs (derived from living cells), including Enbrel, a medicine that helps British Columbians living with a painful form of arthritis.
Date: May 05, 2009
High-tech in Burnaby
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Burnaby candidates for several visits around Burnaby on May 5, including a stop at EA Canada. Premier Campbell toured the motion capture studio at Electronic Arts Canada (EAC), the world’s largest development studio for interactive entertainment. The motion capture studio uses advanced technology to capture real-life movements of athletes and actors. EAC develops bestselling video game titles, including NHL, FIFA, and NBA LIVE.
Date: May 04, 2009
Premier urges largest simultaneous ‘get out the vote’ drive
Premier Gordon Campbell speaks to a crowd of more than 1,200 people about the importance of voting, and the influence that younger British Columbians can have on public policy. The Premier asked each of the people in the crowd to email or text three of their friends to remind them to vote on May 12.
Date: May 04, 2009
Thank goodness for the Port Mann expansion!
Premier Gordon Campbell joined a large group of Surrey-area candidates at a rally at Surrey-Tynehead candidate Dave Hayer's office on May 4. The Premier spoke about the BC Liberal work to expand the Port Mann Bridge, the Surrey Memorial and Surrey Outpatient Hospitals, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, all because of the hard work of people in Surrey.
Date: May 04, 2009
The most important election, and a simple act
Premier Gordon Campbell spoke at a rally for North and West Vancouver area candidates at the campaign office of Naomi Yamamoto. The Premier reminded people of the sacrifice our parents and grandparents made to ensure our right to vote, and stressed the importance for everyone to exercise that right and vote to re-elect a BC Liberal government on May 12. Advance voting is available to anyone, for any reason, and is open from May 6-9.
Date: May 03, 2009
Living fully, battling breast cancer
Premier Gordon Campbell joined members of Forza Rosa, a group of breast cancer survivors who paddle together, and next May will be travelling to Venice to raise breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer survivor and Vancouver-Fairview candidate Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid spoke about the importance of getting outside in beautiful B.C., and staying healthy and active.
Date: May 02, 2009
Just when you thought there was nothing else for the NDP to tax…
Premier Gordon Campbell joined candidates and supporters at Jeannie Kanakos’ campaign office rally on May 2. The Premier talked about the NDP’s plan to hike the price of beer by $3 per six-pack, and the dramatic impact such a reckless move will have on hundreds of small businesses around the province.
Date: May 02, 2009
Another BC boost for the world’s #1 sport
Premier Gordon Campbell joined the Vancouver Whitecaps and Delta candidates Wally Oppal and Jeannie Kanakos to announce a commitment for BC Liberal government support of a National Soccer Development Centre in Delta. The Whitecaps join Major League Soccer in 2011, thanks in part to renovations at BC Place Stadium, which will include a new retractable roof. The renovations were critical in securing the MLS franchise; the NDP oppose it.
Date: May 01, 2009
Vote for lower taxes, vote for Ella
Premier Gordon Campbell campaigns with Fraser-Nicola candidate Ella Brown on May 1. The Premier reminded the crowds that the NDP will raise taxes, add more costs to business, and cost the economy thousands of jobs. The BC Liberals believe in lowering taxes, and stimulating growth in the private sector, creating 88,000 across the province.
Date: April 30, 2009
Kash for Vancouver-Fraserview
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Kash Heed and the other Vancouver-area candidates for a rally on April 30. The Premier noted that without a strong economy, it wouldn't be possible to make the record investments the BC Liberals have made in health care, education, and public safety.
Date: April 30, 2009
Fuelling a Green Future
Premier Gordon Campbell visits Westport Innovations, a cutting-edge B.C. company that is creating jobs and building clean-fuel engines for buses and trucks around the world.
Date: April 30, 2009
Building a strong, green economy
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Chilliwack candidates John Les and Barry Penner on a tour of IMW, a manufacturer of compressed natural gas equipment. The company, based in Chilliwack, has undergone a huge expansion in the past three years, and now sell products worldwide. Using compressed natural gas in trucks and transit reduces greenhouse gas emissions, as natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. IMW is supplying the equipment to fuel TransLink’s new fleet of CNG clean buses.
Date: April 29, 2009
Kelowna's hard work pays off
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Okanagan candidates and more than 500 supporters for a rally in Kelowna on April 22. The Premier thanked the people of Kelowna for their hard work and vision in delivering the long list of accomplishments in the region.
Date: April 29, 2009
Revelstoke and Salmon Arm Rallies
Premier Gordon Campbell joined supporters on April 29th, starting the day in Revelstoke before heading on to Salmon Arm. Candidates Mark McKee, George Abbott, Kevin Krueger, and Terry Lake were with the Premier for the events.
Date: April 29, 2009
Thanking the people who are building B.C.
Premier Gordon Campbell and Columbia River – Revelstoke candidate Mark McKee brought the BC Liberal campaign bus to the Park Bridge in the Kicking Horse Canyon to thank the workers who are building the massive project. The new bridge and highway upgrades are improving safety on one of the province’s most critical corridors.
