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The Straight Goods: BC Day 2010

August 2, 2010


Here are my latest Straight Goods.

More people camping in BC Parks
Camping over the BC Day weekend is a ritual among many families, and this year proves to be a banner summer as camp site reservations are up almost 10% over 2009 - a positive sign for our economic recovery. If you're looking to camp over the summer, a new and improved "Discover Camping" reservation service is making planning for your family adventure that much easier.
Learn more at: https://secure.camis.com/Discovercamping

BC doubles old growth conservation areas
The BC Liberal government is doubling protection space for old-growth forests on Vancouver Island, providing certainty for outdoor enthusiasts, environmentalists, and forest companies alike. Since 2001, the BC Liberals have established 65 new parks, 144 conservancies, two ecological reserves, nine protected areas and expanded more than 60 parks and six ecological reserves - protecting over 1.9 million hectares of additional land.
Learn more at: http://www.bcliberals.com/20100805-1

Pilot project launched for dedicated air ambulance in Southern Interior
An eight-week pilot project has been launched to provide a dedicated air ambulance helicopter in the Southern Interior to transport critically ill or injured patients. The project will see a local helicopter and pilots contracted to fly Critical Care Transport paramedics from Kamloops directly to an incident scene or rural facility. These paramedics will help stabilize the patients and then transport them to the appropriate level of care.
Learn more at: http://www.bcliberals.com/20100805-2

Construction underway for Northern BC Cancer Centre
Responding to the needs of people living in Northern BC, we are constructing a new BC Cancer Centre in Prince George. The project will generate up to 445 jobs during construction, and when completed will offer radiation therapy service for the first time ever in the North.
Learn more at: http://www.bcliberals.com/20100805-3

Artists, arts, culture groups receive funding boost
Over 200 cultural organizations across our province received a boost in July thanks to the distribution of more than $3.8 million in BC Arts Council grants. This funding helps a range of programs including community festivals, music, dance, theatre, magazines, arts training and professional development.
Learn more at: http://www.bcliberals.com/20100805-4

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Now you know the Straight Goods. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Ms. Mickey Patryluk
President
BC Liberal Party
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With so many different sources for news today, people often ask me where they can turn to get the facts.

Authorized By Jim Pipe, Financial Agent BC Liberal Party.
Tel: 604.606.6000, 1.800.567.2257