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Conservation Officer Service policy records

  • GR-4004
  • Series
  • 1980-2012

This series consists of policy records developed by the Conservation Officer Service to support its core operational functions and activities: compliance and enforcement of federal and provincial natural resource law and human wildlife conflict management. The records were created by the Conservation Officer Service, part of the Enforcement program of the Ministry of Environment and its predecessors under the Environmental Management Act (SBC 2003, c. 53) between 1980-2012. They consist of final/approved policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines relating to environmental protection, fish and wildlife management, and public safety in the province of BC.
The records are arranged by category, then by policy name/section. They consist of correspondence, memoranda, final policy documents, reports, copies of occurrence reports, investigations, and copies of legislation. These records are classified as final policy documents (31000-00) under the Conservation Officer Service ORCS (schedule 201311), 2017. They are also assigned an internal filing code.

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment (2005-2017)

Conservation Officer Service wildlife attack final reports

  • GR-4005
  • Series
  • 1991-2012

The series consists of final reports summarizing wildlife attacks on humans created by the Conservation Officer Service, part of the Enforcement program of the Ministry of Environment and its predecessors under the Environmental Management Act (SBC 2003, c. 53) between 1991--2012. The final reports cover the response and related activities of the Conservation Officer Service (COS) to human-wildlife conflicts that pose a threat to public safety (e.g., wildlife attacks, repeated dangerous wildlife encounters at or near public locations, situations where dangerous wildlife has become habituated or food conditioned and now represents a risk to public safety, and livestock-large predator conflicts) in BC. COS also responds to certain cases of injured or dead wildlife (e.g., large carnivores or ungulates). The records document the investigation and outcome of wildlife attacks that threaten human safety and may result in human fatality or serious injury. They illustrate the evolution of wildlife attack investigative technique, causes of wildlife attacks, and methods used to dispatch wildlife. They may be used to inform wildlife conflict reduction strategies, policies and procedures, and educational materials developed by COS.

The records are arranged by geographic area and type of animal attack. They consist of memoranda and reports containing copies of photos, news clippings, memoranda, correspondence, case summaries, and exhibit materials. The records are classified by an internal filing code and ORCS classification 31040-14 (wildlife attack final reports) under the Conservation Officer Service ORCS (schedule 201311).

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment (2005-2017)

Mathew Sherwood Hedley fonds

  • PR-2325
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1938] -1984; 2012

The fonds consists of over 2000 b&w and colour photographs created by Mathew Hedley between 1938 and 1984. The photographs are predominantly images of family and friends, landscapes and trees but there are also photographs of mining activities within British Columbia.

There are four negative albums: A, B, C and D (1013 negatives) and two albums of contact prints made from the negatives and glued onto lined paper and identified as being from negatives albums A, B, C or D (945 prints). The missing prints tend to be duplicate images or poor quality negatives. These photographs were taken between 1938 and ca. 1963 and document both the public and private activities of Mathew Hedley. Included with the prints is some index information supplied by Ian Hedley in 2012.

There are also three files of colour slides taken between 1961 and 1984. The files are entitled "Victoria & Vancouver" (59 slides), "B.C. Interior" (28 slides) and "Best pics" (95 slides). The images depict family, landscapes and trees. Most of the slides are numbered and many have place and date information. There are two lists created around 1984 by Mathew Hedley which provide some details about the slides, the lists are arranged by subject and roughly by slide number.

The records also includes four compact discs created by Ian Hedley in 2012. The discs contain selected images from the albums and slides. Not all the material represented in these discs has been donated to the BC Archives, so these are provided for reference purposes only.

Hedley, Mathew Sherwood

John Mar fonds

  • PR-2310
  • Fonds
  • 1882-2012

The fonds consists of records created by John Mar that document both his professional and private life. Mar's professional work is documented in his research notes and other public records of his work on the Canadian Alouette Satellite program. Of particular value is a laboratory notebook Mar kept, with photographs documenting his research on the Allouette Satellite Program. There are also two 16 mm films and one video cassette concerning the creation and launch of Canadian satellites and three video cassettes relating to his time working on the Norman Wells pipeline.

Mar's private life is represented by a significant genealogy of the Mar family reaching back centuries. There is also a small volume of personal correspondence with immediate family members and other records.

Mar, John

Pharmacare research and evaluation files

  • GR-3593
  • Series
  • 1969-2012

The series consists of Pharmacare research and evaluation files created by the Pharmacare Division of the Ministry of Health from 1969-2012. This includes correspondence, reports, medical journal articles, statistical printouts, formularies, working papers, memoranda, surveys, project charters and briefing notes. The series documents the development, management review and analysis of policies and programs to evaluate Pharmacare program objectives and efficiency. The series contains records documenting similar programs in other provinces and jurisdictions, and it appears as if these were used as comparative material for planning programs and developing policies. The series consists of correspondence with, and reports from, researchers at the University of British Columbia, who worked with statistics and records provided by Pharmacare. Among the surveys and correspondence contained within the series, there are patient satisfaction surveys and further background material on the Home Oxygen program. The series also consists of pharmacy review questionnaires and other such surveys.

The series consists of statistical reports that were generated from the records of specific dispensing institutions and pharmacies. Many of the statistical reports contain several Pharmacare codes for which there is no apparent key. The series also contains drug cost calculations.

The series consists of copies of reports and articles from pharmaceutical and medical publications. These appear to have been used in order to determine whether or not a particular pharmaceutical would be suitable for coverage by Pharmacare, and whether there were more effective drugs available on the market. Frequently, researchers compiled studies and further reports to support the argument for a drug’s inclusion within the Pharmacare program. This may include evaluations on budgetary impacts for adding new drugs to the Pharmacare program or expanding uses for existing drugs, referred to as budget impact analysis.

The series includes a set of records on the DMAN project. However, supporting accession records include a note that, as of May 2001, the Ministry of Health were not aware of the meaning of the acronym.

The records in this series are covered by classifications 70450 and 70300 of the Pharmacare Services ORCS (schedule 123389).

British Columbia. Pharmacare division

British Columbia Historical Federation fonds

  • PR-1112
  • Fonds
  • 1900, 1922-2012

The fonds consists of records of the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF), including records dating from the founding of the organization in 1922 under its original name, the British Columbia Historical Association (BCHA).

Prior to 2016, records were received by BC Archives in numerous accruals; these were arranged and described by archivists at different times. As a result, these records were not integrated into one cohesive fonds. Instead, these groups are now series whose contents overlap. In particular, MS-2736 and MS-2779 should be used in conjunction with each other.

Records arranged prior to 2016 include the following series:
MS-2736 - British Columbia Historical Association records
MS-2779 - British Columbia Historical Association records
MS-2844 - British Columbia Historical Association files relating to the newsletter
MS-0937 - Letter from William C. Ward describing his association with the Bank of British Columbia
MS-0994 - British Columbia Historical Association
MS-2946 - British Columbia Historical Federation minutes

In addition to correspondence, minutes and photographs, the record types include, but are not limited to: addresses, annual meeting reports, attendance registers, branch reports, by-laws and constitutions, committee reports, convention materials, essay contest records, financial reports, membership lists , reports of BCHA branches, membership receipt books, monographs, lists of officers (executive), scrapbooks, subject files, and records pertaining to projects including pioneer reunions and Blanshard Day. The fonds also consists of records pertaining to publications of the association, including its journal and newsletter.

These series consist of some mixing of records of the parent body with those of local branches (sometimes called “sections”). Most notably these series include some records of the Victoria section. Records of the Victoria section are also held at BC Archives in a separate fonds, PR-2251.

While there existed a separate series for minutes (MS-2946) there are also minutes in series MS-2736 and MS-2779. Furthermore, In 2016, minutes in accessions at BC Archives that had been previously unprocessed, including a 2015 accrual, were added to series MS-2946.

In 2016, when a backlog of unprocessed records was arranged and described, the following new series were added to the fonds:
MS-3283 - Correspondence
MS-3284 - Conferences
MS-3285 - Subject files
MS-3286 - Financial records
MS-3288 - Membership records

As stated, other BCHF records at BC Archives were arranged and described separately at an earlier date; therefore, it is also true that records relating to annual conventions and meetings, membership, finances, and subject files, may be found in various series in the fonds.

British Columbia Historical Federation

Parks attendance statistical reports

  • GR-3831
  • Series
  • 1958-2012

This series contains statistical reports from BC Parks detailing parks attendance and use. The series contains four main types of forms: campground attendance sheets, marine park attendance sheets, automatic traffic counter sheet and day visit count sheets. These reports count the number of visitors renting campgrounds, docking their boats, or driving through the parks gate. The reports are also used to count revenues. Typically, reports include a section for explanations where Parks staff can add notes commenting on high/low attendance numbers due to factors such as weather and holidays.
One report discusses call center and website statistics, notably documenting how many interactions convert to sales.
Occasionally, there are reports submitted from companies operating businesses on BC Parks land (e.g. water rafting adventures) which includes attendance data.

Also within the series are files describing how the reporting system works. These records explain the use of different sheets, proper procedures for recording data (both by hand or using electronic systems), lists of parks per area and layouts of park services areas including locations of gates and counters. The records also contain instructions for using the Public Safety and Park Security Online System, though no actual security reports are included within the records.

The records are organized in different ways depending on the year. Most early records seem to divide reports into years, with reports covering all parks. Around 1970, the system changed to region-based reporting with files organized by region. Within these files, the records are further classified by park name. Finally, individual attendance sheet records are arranged by month and year. Some files include a summary of stats from all districts.

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment (2005-2017)

Yorke Edwards fonds

  • PR-2304
  • Fonds
  • 1938-2011

Fonds consists of journals, notebooks, lecture notes, essays, professional correspondence, certificates and graphic material documenting the professional and private life of Yorke Edwards. The records are in loose chronological order based on the original order.

Edwards, Roger Yorke, 1924-

Freeman Tovell fonds

  • PR-0164
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1983-2011]

The fonds consists of copies of documents concerning Spanish exploration, settlement and missionary work collected by Freeman Tovell for research purposes. This material was microfilmed around 1987. The fonds also includes research material compiled by Freeman Tovell during the research and writing of his book "Far Reach of Empire", a book about the Spanish exploration of British Columbia's coast. The records contain multiple drafts of the book as well as research material, including photographs and maps, articles and subject files ca. 1987 to 2011. In addition the fonds includes 30 cm of Freeman Tovell's correspondence files.

Tovell, Freeman, collector

Emerging health care issues files

  • GR-3513
  • Series
  • 1996-2011

The series consists of correspondence, reports, agreements, guidelines, presentations, meeting minutes and agendas, briefing notes and communications strategies, and strategic planning documents created by the Ministry of Health’s Health Authorities division and its predecessors between 1996 and 2011. The records document the research and formulation of recommendations on emerging health issues, such as the emergence of new communicable diseases. The records cover a variety of topics, including redesign plans for various health authorities across British Columbia, risk assessments, wait time targets and the demand for acute care beds, as well as new medications and medical devices.

Correspondence is arranged chronologically by Health Authority. Other records are arranged by project or plan.

The records were frequently interfiled with records from other series, and this has led to significant cross-over between the series. In many accessions from the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Health Services, misclassification of records is evident. The records are arranged according to the original BC Government ORCS classification scheme, except in cases where misclassification is obvious. If there was any doubt, the classification code on the records was followed. Researchers are advised to consult finding aids for the following related series in order to better and more fully understand the records : GR-3512, GR-3514, GR-3515, and GR-3516.

British Columbia. Health Authorities division

Western Council of Arts in Education Associations fonds

  • PR-2297
  • Fonds
  • 1977-2011

The fonds consists of the records of the Western Council of Arts in Education Associations (which also operated as Arts in Education Council of B.C.). The Council advocated for fine arts instruction in schools, sponsored programs and activities for teachers and students, and prepared reports and publications for submission to government and commissions. These activities are documented in the records, which consist of board minutes, publications and newsletters, reports, surveys, projects, and correspondence.

Western Council of Arts in Education Associations

Vet lab pathology reports

  • GR-3798
  • Series
  • 1956-2011

The series consists of reports, test results and related records created by the provincial veterinary laboratory from 1956-2011. The lab was operated by various branches of the Ministry and Agriculture over the years, including the Animal Health Branch, Animal Industry Branch and Animal Health Centre. Test results are used to monitor the prevalence and incidence of animal disease in the province and relate to a wide variety of animal species from livestock to pets to exotic or zoo animals.

Animal test specimens are sent to the Veterinary Laboratory from livestock producers, farmers, feed representatives, companion animal owners, veterinarians, animal shelters, wildlife centres, universities and other government agencies for disease analysis. The lab's examination generally includes a post mortem examination of the animal, and selection of tissues for further study and analysis. Tests may include toxicology, virology, histopathology or bacteriology.

The resulting reports are the end product of the Animal Health Centre's diagnostic investigation of the testing completed on the specimens. The format of the reports evolved over the years. Records from 1956-1985 are bound ledger books summarizing the results of the specimen submission. Later records include specimen reports, case reports and test results. These documents summarize which pathological tests were conducted by the veterinarians at the Centre.

The reports may contain information such as the name of submitter, owner of the animal, specimen(s) being tested, species, breed, age, sex, feed type, vaccinations and sometimes a diagnosis. Some reports also contain a summary of the animal’s history and symptoms. Lab results are often attached to the reports. Results and final comments may include recommendations for disease treatment, prevention and control.

The following ministries were responsible for the creation of these records:

Dept. of Agriculture (1956-1976)
Ministry of Agriculture (1976-1980)
Ministry of Agriculture and Food (1980-1986)
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (1986/1991)
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1991-1998)
Ministry of Agriculture and Food (1998-2000)
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (2000-2005)
Ministry of Agriculture and Lands (2005-2010)

These records are covered by 61010-10 in the Ministry of Agriculture ORCS (schedule 121300).

British Columbia. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

Forest Practices Board special investigation case files

  • GR-4010
  • Series
  • 2002-2011

This series consists of special investigation case files created by the Forest Practices Board from 2002-2011. Special investigations are initiated by the Forest Practices Board. The Board annually identifies issues of major public importance and of high significance for public confidence in the management of the province's public forests. Issues may relate to practices that have resulted in many complaints or for matters of larger public interest and concern. These issues may arise from prevailing environmental conditions such as major forest fires or insect infestations; from public concerns such as conserving endangered species or protecting community watersheds; or from technical issues such as the management of roads and bridges or riparian areas. The records document matters of significant public interest that may not be addressed through another complaint investigation or an audit.

Investigations may involve field investigations, research, and liaison with relevant Forest Districts and other stakeholders. Many records in this series are likely copies of records created by Ministry of Forests officials which were collected during the course of the investigation.

Investigations may relate to a specific area, or issues that are more widespread throughout the province. Subjects of special investigation include: free growing, biodiversity, terrain stability and landslides, post fire site rehabilitation, Forest Service Road (FSR) maintenance, compliance with section 86 of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, soil conservation, high retention harvesting, fish passage at stream crossings, Oil and Gas Commission ALR Agreement Audit, fire hazard assessment and abatement, compliance inspections and management data, species at risk on the Sunshine Coast, establishment of conservation areas for old growth and wildlife habitat in the Squamish and Chilliwack Forest Districts, effect of range practices on grasslands, and Little Lamb Creek.

Record types Include reports, statistics, correspondence, photographs, maps, plans, press releases, reference and research materials related to the creation of reports, briefing notes, and terms of reference outlining the scope of the investigation.

Files are arranged by subject. These records are covered by ORCS number 97325-20 in the Forest Practices Board schedule (number 131791).

British Columbia. Forest Practices Board

BC Ambulance Service and air evacuation major accident and investigation files

  • GR-4008
  • Series
  • 1992 - 2011

The series consists of BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) and air evacuation major accident and incident investigation files. The records may cover the investigation of complaints pertaining to the provision of emergency health services by the BCAS such as investigations of non-air evacuation major accidents and/or incidents that cause death or serious injury to a patient, paramedic or third party; responses to requests for patient information; handling of patient lost item reports; and responses to coroner’s recommendations to BCAS. These records document two accidents and subsequent investigations involving the death of paramedics: Sullivan Mine accident (2006) and Kennedy Lake (2010).

This series also includes air evacuation accident and incident investigations and reporting. These accident/incidents relate to any urgent or immediate safety concern and/or any accident or incident that requires immediate attention (e.g. emergency landing or crash); involves major equipment failure; and/or has the potential to cause and/or has caused injury to a crew member, patient or third party. This series documents the investigation and response to major equipment failures, threats to human life or limb, or violations of standard safe operating procedures. Final reports may also result in changes to protocols and training practices employed by the BCAS air ambulance program. These records were created by the BC Emergency Health Services Commission under the Emergency and Health Services Act (RSBC 1996, c. 182) between 1991-2011.

The records are arranged by accident/incident and then by topic. They include correspondence, reports such as the Occupational Safety & Health Reporting form [HLTH 1130A] and occurrence reports [HLTHEHSC 2403], briefing notes, investigation reports, incident reports, dispatch audio recordings, and other supporting documents. These records are classified as BC Ambulance Service major accidents and investigations (51020-20 ) and air evacuation major accident and incident investigations (51220-30) under the Emergency Health Services ORCS (schedule 123390), 2011. The records also use an internal file identification code

British Columbia. Emergency Health Services Commission

Donald MacLachlan fonds

  • PR-2303
  • Fonds
  • 1886-2011

The fonds consists of records documenting the professional and personal life of Donald MacLachlan. The predominant theme of the records is MacLachlan's involvement in the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, its history, operations, and advocacy when threatened with closure. The records contain textual material, photographs and plans, maps and drawings both created and collected by MacLachlan.

MacLachlan, Donald F.

Health care program development files

  • GR-3503
  • Series
  • 1990-2011

The series consists of correspondence, discussion papers, reports, and agreements with health authorities and the federal and provincial governments. The records were created by the Ministry of Health's Health Authorities division and its predecessor, the Performance Management and Improvement division. Due to frequent restructuring within the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Health Services, accession 94-6163 was held for a time in the custody of the Health Services Policy and Quality Assurance division, a successor to the Health Authorities division.

The series documents the development of major province-wide programs designed to improve the health care system, and consists of records showing the rationale behind program development. Major programs that are covered include the BC Telehealth network, abortion services at the Elizabeth Bagshaw and Everywoman’s Healthcare clinics, and the Diabetes Surveillance System. The series also includes records on plastic surgery, macular degeneration treatments, SARS, Riverview, dental services, life support, surgery waiting lists, Canuck Place Children’s Hospital, patient safety, and cardiac revascularization.

The series is covered by ORCS 25100-30 of the Health Authority Performance Management schedule (schedule 122352) and is arranged by program. The records of the series were heavily interfiled with health authority records from other series. In many cases, the records appear to have been misclassified. Although the archivist has made every attempt to strike a balance between respecting the original classification system and arranging the records in a logical way, researchers are advised to consult the finding aids for related series. The majority of the CDs included in this series are commercially produced and do not contain original records. File directories with metadata have been printed to accompany CDs with original records.

British Columbia. Health Authorities division

Human blood, cell, tissue, and organ issues files

  • GR-3509
  • Series
  • 1991-2011

The series consists of correspondence, issue papers, copies of briefing notes, copies of memoranda of understanding, Canadian Blood Services reports, corporate plans, budgets, and financial statements created between 1991 and 2011. The records were created by two bodies within the Ministry of Health : the Health Authorities division (and its predecessor, the Performance Management and Improvement division), and branches within the Medical Services division. Due to frequent reorganization of the Ministry of Health, the records were in the custody of a substantial number of successor divisions and branches before transferal to the Archives. The series documents issues of national and provincial importance, such as the tainted blood incident of the 1980s, and provides evidence of the Province’s reaction and involvement with such issues. The series consists of a great deal of correspondence from affected patients to the Ministry of Health, as patients sought assistance, compensation, and recognition of their experiences.

The series also consists of the interim reports from the Krever inquiry, as well as provincial and territorial responses to the report. The Krever inquiry, also known as the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada was established in 1993 to investigate allegations that contaminated blood and blood products had been supplied to patients. The inquiry recommended the foundation of Héma-Quebec and Canadian Blood Services and also made recommendations for compensation to affected patients.

The series also consists of records relating to various organ banks in British Columbia, including ear banks, cell transplants, and other human bone and tissue banks. Many of the records deal with allegations of contamination in both the medical equipment and the product supply chain itself. The series also consists of several volumes of annual and quarterly reports of Canadian Blood Services as well as the records of the Deputy Minister’s Policy Advisory committee. The records in the series deal with both blood-borne pathogens, such as West Nile virus, and contaminated blood and tissue products, as well as with medications and components of blood and tissue banks, such as buffy coat and Palivizumab,.

The series is covered by the Health Authority Performance Management ORCS schedule (schedule 122532, secondary 25600-20) and is arranged by issue

British Columbia. Health Authorities division

Forest practices investigation, complaint, and concern case files

  • GR-3674
  • Series
  • 1991 - 2011

The series consists of the case files of the Forest Practices Board with regard to its main function of acting as an independent watchdog to ensure compliance with sound forest and range practices. The case files involve the investigation of complaints and concerns relating to: forest practices; planning, including forest stewardship plans, site plans and woodlot licence plans; range plans and practices; protection of resources, including recreation; and industry compliance and government enforcement of the Forest and Range Practice Act and the Forest Practices Board Regulation.

Each case file consists of an investigation of a complaint from a member of the public, organization, etc. These investigations culminate in a report consisting of a discussion of the investigation background, its findings, conclusions and recommendations.

The files are arranged and titled according to the case involved, normally based on a geographic name.

Record types include correspondence, complaint notices, investigation summaries and final reports, "field reviews," auditors' field notes of observations, reports such as compliance audits, minutes of board panel meetings, on-site photographs, maps, and plans such as woodlot plans and forest development plans.

The records include a very large number of compact discs, and a small number of 3.5 inch floppy discs, VHS tapes and 8mm cassette video tapes. The contents of the compact discs includes digital files of letters, memos, emails, faxes, reports, power point presentations, photographs, mp3 recordings such as interviews, and video footage as mp4 files.

These records are scheduled as 97250-20 in the Forest Practices Board ORCS (schedule 131791).

British Columbia. Forest Practices Board

Tuberculosis patient case files

  • GR-3475
  • Series
  • 1921-2011

The series consists of patient files for tuberculosis patients treated at clinics across the province. Typical patient files include medical notes, and some files include correspondence and small x-rays. The series documents the admission, diagnosis, treatment and discharge of patients suffering from tuberculosis and related chest ailments.

The records contain admission and discharge dates, diagnosis, laboratory reports, chest consultation forms with patient medical history, hospitalization summaries, applications for medical examination, progress notes, x-ray reports, clinical notes, consent forms, doctors’ orders, anti-microbial therapy records, correspondence, and, in some cases, autopsy reports with photographs.

Records in accession 95-9233 include files that were used in drug studies. These patient records are generally identified by a participant number which is linked to a master name-and-number index.

The series is arranged numerically by patient number. The records are covered by Communicable Disease Control Services ORCS 23400-20. Not all records dating from this time frame are in BC Archives' custody, as some are still with the creating agency.

British Columbia. Division of Tuberculosis Control

Alternative Payments program files

  • GR-3487
  • Series
  • 1968-2011

The series consists of applications, reports, forms, correspondence, printouts from government databases, and budget information received, maintained and created by the Ministry of Health and its successors. The records were created between 1968 and 2011 for the Alternative Payments program. The series documents the provision and monitoring of Medical Services Plan (MSP) funding for physician and health care practitioner services through alternative payment agreements to regional health authorities. The functions of the Alternative Payment program were controlled by the Physicians’ Compensation branch.

The Alternative Payments program is a method of funding physician services by the Medical Services Plan through means other than the fee-for-service method. The program is designed to secure sufficient access to care in situations where fee-for-service arrangements may not guarantee physicians the financial support or stability to be able to provide needed care, such as in teaching hospitals or community-based services in rural areas. There are two models for alternative payments : service agreements and sessional arrangements. Service agreements consist of a contract between the Ministry of Health and a Health Authority which retains physicians under contract or direct employment. Sessional arrangements are based on contracts between a Health Authority and a physician.

Records consist of alternative payment agreement accountability records case files. Records regard reviewing applications from regional health authorities for funding for programs within their geographic areas of responsibility; developing and monitoring agreements with regional health authorities; monitoring programs funded by alternative payments methods; and processing payments to regional health authorities in accordance with approved agreements. The series also include some files with related policies, procedures and forms.

Ministries responsible for the creation of this series, and their dates of the responsibility, are:
British Columbia. Ministry of Health (1976-2001)
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services (2001-2005)
British Columbia. Ministry of Health (2005-2008)
British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services (2008-2011)

The records are arranged in several groups of accessions by health region and then by agency or health authority. The records are covered by Medical Services Plan ORCS 40740-20, 40600-00 and 40700-02.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health (1976-2001)

Medical Services Plan strategic program and initiative records

  • GR-3970
  • Series
  • 1995-2011

This series consists of Medical Services Plan strategic program and initiative records and other health committee files created by various divisions of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Health Services from 1995-2011. Many records may have been created or used by the Medical Services Commission.

Records relate to medical and health care issues, studies or strategies initiated by or affecting the Medical Services Plan (MSP) with respect to the provision of physicians’ and health care practitioners’ services. This includes the development, planning, implementation, and management or maintenance of strategic programs and initiatives to support and enable the provision of health services to all residents of the province. Strategic programs and initiatives include primary health care initiatives, rural health initiatives, physician workforce planning or physician human resource management, physician utilization, chronic disease management, acute care programs, and continuing care programs.

Records include briefing notes, correspondence, committee minutes, contracts, budgets, reports, presentations, financial records and statistics. The series may also include related committee files and executive records.

This series is divided into the following subseries based on the program or group that created the records:

  1. Medical On-Call Availability Program (MOCAP), 2000-2009.
    MOCAP was created to provide unassigned or orphaned patients access to physicians and specialists for on-call emergency medical services. Records also include several other programs for doctor coverage and payment to improve medical care across the province by the Medical Services Plan (MSP). These records are related to physician resource planning or physician human resource management.

  2. Rural health records, 1995-2006.
    These records include those of the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSCRI) and other committees related to healthcare in rural areas. The JSCRI was responsible for implementation of the subsidiary agreement for physicians in rural practice to enhance availability of stability of physician services in rural areas by addressing relevant unique and difficult circumstances. This subseries also includes committee files for the Mental Health Evaluation and Community Consultant Unit and Medical Services Commission Group Management.

  3. Blood and Laboratory Services, 2003-2009.
    Files address several issues related to blood and laboratory services, including BC Lab transformation, lab services reform, a telepathology project and studies of lab benchmarks.

  4. Chronic Disease Management and Primary Health Care Renewal, 2003-2011
    These records were primarily used by the Chronic Disease Management and Primary Health Care Renewal unit and its successor Primary Health Care. Most files are of committees related to General Practice doctors and managing chronic diseases, such as diabetes.

  5. Other files regarding a variety of topics, 2001-2009.
    These records include a variety of programs, services and committees, most related to health sector workforce and negotiating compensation for healthcare services. Some committees include Fee-for-Service-Transfers Review Team, Physician Strategic Services Advisory Committee, Emergency Medicine Committee, Electronic Medical Records Working Group, and Physician Information Technology Office Steering Committee. Prominent subjects include emergency room services and training, and electronic medical records. Records include committee files, Implementation reports, two Alternative payments agreement accountability records case files, and Subsidiary agreement dispute resolution.

The ministries responsible for these records and the years that they were responsible, are:
Ministry of Health (1976-2001)
Ministry of Health Services (2001-2005)
Ministry of Health (2005-2008)
Ministry of Health Services (2008-2011)

Records in this series are covered under ARCS 200-20, 280-20 and 280-30. Other records are covered under ORCS schedule 142798 (Medical Services Plan ORCS) numbers 40100-30, 40430-50, 40450-50, 40520-02, 40520-30, 40540-00, 40540-25, 40540-60, 40540-70 and 40560-20.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services (2008-2011)

Improvement district letters patent and bylaw register files

  • GR-3978
  • Series
  • 1922 - 2011

The series consists of improvement district letters patent and bylaw register files, 1922-2011. These records document the creation and dissolution of improvement districts, the approval and registration of their bylaws, and provincial government advice and support. Letters patent are the legal instruments for incorporating improvement districts in BC. They establish the name, boundary, services, voting procedures, and other fundamental aspects of each improvement district. Supplementary letters patent cover changes to improvement district boundaries, services, or the number of trustees. Improvement districts were initially created under the Water Act (SBC 1914, c. 81) to provide water and irrigation services to their residents. From 1914 to 1979, administrative responsibility for most improvement districts resided with the Office of the Comptroller of Water Rights (Water Rights Branch). In 1956, responsibility for improvement districts that provided fire protection came under the Dept. of Municipal Affairs, 1934-1976. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs (1978-1986) assumed administrative responsibility for all improvement districts in 1979 with the enactment of the Municipal Act (RSBC 1979, c. 290). This administrative responsibility continues under the Local Government Act (RSBC 2015, c. 1) with the following ministries: Municipal Affairs and Transit, 1986; Municipal Affairs, 1986-1988; Municipal Affairs, Recreation, and Culture, 1988-1991; Municipal Affairs, Recreation, and Housing, 1991-1993; Municipal Affairs, 1993-1996; Municipal Affairs and Housing,1996-1998; Municipal Affairs, 1998-2001; Community, Aboriginal, and Women’s Services, 2001-2005; Community Services, 2005-2008; and Community Development, 2008-2009. Regional districts, introduced in 1965, provide many of the services once provided by improvement districts so new improvement districts will not likely be created. All improvement district bylaws are filed with the ministry and some require registration with the Inspector of Municipalities before taking effect. Others do not require registration, taking effect upon adoption by the trustees of the improvement district.

The records include correspondence, indexes, letters patent and supplementary letters patent, orders in council, approval certificates, and maps. They are arranged alphabetically by improvement district name; some of the records also contain an improvement district number and code. The records were classified under 52000-40 (improvement district letters patent files) of the Local Government Services ORCS, 2006 (schedule 126379).

British Columbia. Water Rights Branch

Minister of Children and Family Development executive correspondence referral replies

  • GR-4038
  • Series
  • 2008 - 2011

The series consists of correspondence referrals created and received by the office of the Minister of Children and Family Development, 2008-2011. The correspondence was sent by members of the public to the minister’s office on a variety of topics related to children and families such as child protection, custody issues, Indigenous children and families, and youth and family services. The correspondence files include a referral/tracking slip from the ministry indicating to whom the letter was forwarded and the action that was taken. These records provide evidence of interaction between the public and the minister on issues of concern specifically related to ministry activities and operations regarding the care and treatment of children and youth in the province. The Minister of Children and Family Development during this time period was Mary Polak.

Records in this series are arranged alphabetically and chronologically. They consist of incoming and outgoing correspondence, referral/tracking slips, reports, and invitations. This series is covered by the Executive Records Schedule (102906) and ARCS 280-30 executive correspondence referral replies. A few files are classified as ARCS 155-08 invitations and greetings and 1580-05 staffing requirements planning files.

British Columbia. Ministry of Children and Family Development

Special use permits

  • GR-3582
  • Series
  • 1889-2011

This series consists of special use permit files relating to forest lands. The Forest Branch, and its successor agencies, approved these permits to give municipalities, companies and individuals the authority to use Crown forest land for a variety of land uses. Some of the permitted uses include logging, recreation, agriculture, fisheries and housing.

The records date from 1889-2011 and were created and maintained by the Victoria Forest Office. The records deal with all regions of the province. The records are arranged by special use permit number which consists of the prefix S, or SUP, and a sequential number. Note that this order may not be exact, particularly for later records.

The files contain copies of the permit, applications for a permit, correspondence, sketches and maps of the area covered by the permit, receipts for the lease payments, reports, and clearance forms. Some documents in the file have been stamped with 6-7 digit correspondence register numbers and references to the “O” lands file number.

The ministry maintained a register and index that provides additional information for each file. This index listed the following information: file number, district, forest, applicant/holder, function, location, atlas reference, date received, date cleared and comments. Although the original registers have not been transferred to the archives, the ministry provided the archives with scans of the registers.

There were multiple government offices responsible for managing these records between 1931 and 1992.

The following ministries and offices were responsible for the creation of these records:
1931-1945 Forest Branch (1931-1945)
1945-1979 Forest Service (1945-1979)
1979-1986 Ministry of Forests (1979-1986)
1986-1988 Ministry of Forests and Lands (1986-1988)
1988-2005 Ministry of Forests (1988-2005)
2005-2010 Ministry of Forests and Range (2005-2010)
2010-2011 Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands (2010-2011)

The records have been classified as 19570-25 of the Forests ORCS (schedule 881261).

British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands

Okanagan Shuswap Forest District operational records

  • GR-3911
  • Series
  • 1987-2011

This series consists of operational records of the Okanagan Shuswap Forest District and its predecessors, 1987-2011. This series may contain records created by the Salmon Arm Forest District, Penticton Forest District and Vernon Forest District in the Kamloops Forest Region. These districts (or parts of them) were amalgamated to form the Okanagan Shuswap Forest District in 2003.

Records primarily relate to resource management, silviculture audits, appeals and procedures.

Resource management related records regard integrated resource planning guidelines, geomorphology studies, fish inventory reports, stream classification studies, watershed research projects, community watershed policies, pesticide application reports and a local resource use plan (LRUP) for Cherryville. Records include correspondence, briefing notes, manuals, forms and reports.

Silviculture audit and assessment files audit the processes and status of timber cut blocks to ensure foresters are keeping sites clean, following rules and complying with their silviculture obligations. Major licencees’ files can include multiple assessment forms for different cut blocks. Records can include pre-harvest silviculture prescription regulation checklists, pre-harvest silviculture prescriptions, correspondence, Forest Practice Board audit and investigation records for specific timber sale licenses (TSLs), and compliance reports for soil conservation, regeneration, and free growing obligations.

Appeal records include a few files from the Timber Harvesting Appeal Board, appeals to the Chief Forester and pricing appeals to the Regional Manager. Records can include procedures, decisions and correspondence.

Procedure and policy files regard residue and waste measurement, forest revenue inspector investigations, utilization, timber harvesting, billing, accounts receivable, pricing, silviculture compliance, silviculture, timber sale licences, district evaluation, protection, fuel management, fires, aviation management, trespass, collection management, timber export, waste management, scaling, compliance, tree farm licences, soil degradation, hydrology, geomorphology, research, visual resource management and forest planning. Records include correspondence, briefing notes, manuals, forms, reports, reference materials and training materials.

The ministries responsible for the Forest and Range Districts, and the years that they were responsible, are:

British Columbia. Ministry of Forests and Lands (1986-1988)
British Columbia. Ministry of Forests (1988-2005)
British Columbia. Ministry of Forests and Range (2005-2010)

This series is classified under ORCS numbers, 12210-30, 19910-20, 17370-25, 17370-40, 12605-20, 18360-60, 18765-20, 18765-30, 19020-40, 19020-30, 21680-20 and 14680-40 of the Ministry of Forests schedule (881261). Procedures and policy files end with the secondary numbers "-00" and "-02".

British Columbia. Okanagan Shuswap Forest District

Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer records

  • GR-4057
  • Series
  • 1984-2011

The series consists of the records of the BC Housing Management Commission’s (BC Housing) Board of Commissioners and Chief Executive Officer. These records document the decision-making of the board and the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of the commission’s mandates and policies. This series consists of board of directors, development committee, and executive committee meeting materials, policy review documents, business plans, board resolutions, and program initiatives/plans. The meeting minutes and policies reflect how BC Housing creates housing options for the most vulnerable communities in the province and how they strengthen consumer protection for new homebuyers and improve the quality of residential construction under the Homeowner Protection Act (SBC 1998, c. 31). These records were created between 1984-2011 in British Columbia.

This series is arranged by meeting type and date. The records consist of minutes, agendas, correspondence, submissions, workplans, reports, financial statements, and manuals. These records are covered under the Executive Records schedule (102906). The files were also assigned an ARCS (Administrative Records Classification System) number and acronym that identifies the type of committee meeting.

British Columbia Housing Management Commission

BC Parks survey reports

  • GR-3869
  • Series
  • 1980-2011

This series contains survey reports created by BC Parks. The majority of these reports were done to assess customer satisfaction during park day visits and overnight campground stays. They document visitor satisfaction trends, importance rankings of services and facilities and offer comparisons to other years as well as recommendations for improving visitor experience. This series also includes employee satisfaction survey reports in which BC Parks assesses the overall working culture at the agency and Visitor Programs annual reports which detail program and visitor centre visits, as well as recommendations for special programs, budgets etc. Finally the series also includes survey reports from Provincial Parks and Wilderness for the 90s which was an initiative that sought better management of protected areas for the purpose of conservation and recreation. These surveys allowed visitors to express their views on the program, ask questions and offer suggestions for future protected areas. The first 1,600 or so are written on a standard survey form typically submitted by individuals from the public. Later responses were sent letter-style on regular paper and are typically from organizations, businesses and non-profits. Some surveys include attached articles or pictures to support the views of the writer. The responses have been coded by a Parks employee to easily compile relevant information and are arranged by date received.

Some other survey reports that were conducted either by BC Parks or for BC Parks by external agencies are included in this series. This includes a BC Consumer Omnibus survey on outdoor recreation and other household surveys in which members of the public were asked to respond to a survey detailing their experience and opinion regarding outdoor recreation in BC. The results of these surveys were meant to inform BC Parks on future developments and business strategies.
Typically, files include a blank copy of the original survey as well as a written report summarizing the results and findings.
Other forms of documents related to or created from information found in the survey reports may also be found in this series such as briefing summaries for the Minister.

British Columbia. Ministry of Environment (2005-2017)

Kootenay District resource management plans

  • GR-3936
  • Series
  • 1973-2010, predominantly 1994-2010

This series consists of resource management plans created primarily by the Kootenay-Boundary Inter Agency Management Committee (IAMC), from 1994-2010. IAMCs coordinate and direct all aspects of the development of resource management plans, as well as coordinate the implementation of the plan. This work can involve a variety of different government Ministries and stakeholders.

Resource management plans include regional land use plans (RLUP). RLUPs span large geographic regions and generally provide: broad land use zones defined on a map; objectives that guide management of natural resources in each zone; and strategies for achieving the objectives.

The majority of files in this series are specifically related to the protected areas strategy (PAS) and caribou management. Protected areas are set aside in order to protect the province’s natural features and diversity, including rare and endangered species, critical habitats, and outstanding or unique botanical, zoological, geological, and paleontological features, as well as outstanding or fragile cultural heritage features and recreational features such as trails. Records relate to planning, conducting studies of the area, consulting with interested parties and creation of the strategy. Records include correspondence, maps and reports. There are also meeting minutes and other records from the Southern Rocky Mountain Advisory Committee.

This series is classified under ORCS numbers 17670-30 and 17730-30 of the Resource Management ORCS (schedule 144100).

British Columbia. Land Use Coordination Office

Health supplementary benefits program records

  • GR-3982
  • Series
  • 1991-2010

This series consists of Health supplementary benefits program records created by the Ministry of Health Services and its predecessors from 1991-2010.

These agreements document the formal relationship between the government and the medical community and the changes in that relationship. Records relate to the Medical Services Plan (MSP) or special committees relating to supplementary health care specialties. This includes records relating to negotiations for funding and the provision of services between the provincial government and representative bodies of practitioners including massage therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, dentists, and occupational therapists. Most records relate to the addition or deletion of specific medical procedures or services from related fee schedules covered by MSP.

Prior to 2003, The provincial government human resources agency (BCPSA, prior to that Public Service Relations Commission (PSERC), and prior to that GPSD) negotiated the agreements with representatives of practitioner groups. As of 2003, the Ministry of Health Services has assumed the role of negotiator between the Medical Service Commission and practitioner governing bodies.

Records types include reports; correspondence; billing guides; committee minutes regarding additional or altered fees for medical services; and final approved agreements which the Medical Service Commission is responsible for under the Medicare Protection Act (RSBC 1996, c. 286).

Records are covered under the Medical Services Plan schedule (142798) ORCS number 43000-00, 43000-20, 43000-35.

British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services (2008-2011)

Operational records

  • GR-0960
  • Series
  • 1946-2010

This series consists of Mental Health Services operational records. Records include agendas and minutes, correspondence, personnel files, and reports for a variety of mental health facilities across the province. The records were created between 1946 and 2010 and document the changing nature of mental health service delivery in the province. The series includes the admissions and discharge register for Hollywood Hospital for the years 1968 to 1973, and also consists of plans and policy documents for the transition from a institutional model of care to one centered on community-based boarding and group homes.

The series was originally arranged into 16 subseries in the 1990s. Further accruals were arranged to fit the existing model with one additional subseries added to accommodate financial records. Several of the existing subseries were merged in 2016 to simplify and streamline the arrangement. Subseries that were merged include “Mental Health Centres : monthly reports” and “Victoria Mental Health Centre,” which became “Mental Health Centres.” The “Glendale Lodge/Hospital” and “Skeenaview Hospital” subseries were merged to become the “Other facilities and services” subseries. The scope of the original “Meetings” subseries was expanded to include the records of a variety of committees, and the “Reports” subseries was expanded to include policy and planning documents, including those relating directly to patient care. The series is now arranged into 13 subseries : Boarding home and group home programmes; comptroller records; correspondence; facilities : Riverview Hospital; facilities : other mental health facilities and services; finance, grants, and budget; meetings and committees; mental health centres; Mental Health Services branch; miscellaneous; personnel; reports, programs, and planning; and youth mental health.

The Boarding Homes subseries (accessions 88-0056 and 93-4010) documents the shift towards de-institutionalization and the provision of mental health services within the community. The subseries consists of monthly reports and planning and policy documents.

The Comptroller subseries (88-0056) consists of monthly reports written between 1970 and 1972.

The Correspondence subseries (88-0056, 93-4010 and 95-4372) includes correspondence outward, with attachments, from the Mental Health Branch. It also includes material addressed to, or coming from the Health Minister and circulated through the Branch for action or information. Most correspondence on the Branch side is from the Deputy Minister of Mental Health, the Assistant Deputy Minister of Mental Health, and a Branch Administrative officer.

The Riverview Hospital subseries (88-0056, 93-4010, 95-4372, and 96-7394) consists of correspondence, monthly reports, planning documents and statistical files. The records date from the early 1970s until just prior to the hospital’s 2012 closure. Records include the statistical schedule of the 1971 census (no nominal or personal information is included), monthly reports, correspondence, and a set of redevelopment planning files from the 1990s and 2000s.

The Other Facilities and Services subseries (88-0056, 93-4010, 95-4372, and 95-9744) consists of minutes, correspondence, and monthly reports pertaining to Glendale Lodge, Skeenaview Hospital, Valleyview Hospital, Dellview Hospital and Skeleem Lodge, in addition to records documenting home support, outreach and mental health care in smaller communities. The series also consists of the 1968-1973 admissions and discharges register of Hollywood Hospital.

The Finance, Grants and Budget subseries (93-4010) consists of correspondence and other records regarding community grants, lottery fund grants, and general finances for mental health facilities.

The Meetings and Committees subseries (88-0056, 94-4010, 95-4372, and 95-9744) consists of meeting agendas and minutes for a variety of committees. The subseries also consists of records pertaining to various related organizations, such as the Alcoholic Foundation of BC and the BC Medical Association.

The Mental Health Centres subseries (88-0056 and 93-4010) consists of records pertaining to a variety of small facilities and sub-offices located across the province. The records are arranged in alphabetical order by location. The Skeena Mental Health Centre files contain additional reports such as those describing meetings, physical plant proposals, etc.

The Mental Health Services branch subseries (88-0056 and 93-4010) consists of records relating directly to the branch’s operation. The series includes records relating to staff meetings and the branch’s establishment.

The Miscellaneous subseries (88-0056 and 93-4010) consists of copies of legislation and research conducted by staff at the Mental Health Services branch. Records also include proposed amendments and improvements to the mental health diagnostic code.

The Personnel subseries (88-0056 and 93-4010) consists of staff personnel files, files for post-graduate training, and files documenting the appointment and resignation of physicians. Personnel files from accession 93-4010 are arranged in alphabetical files organized by the first letter of the surname.

The Reports, Programs and Planning subseries (88-0056, 93-4010, 95-4372, 95-9744, and 96-8412) consists of monthly reports from other government departments in addition to research reports used by the branch for policy development. Records dating to the 2000s include policy development, government responses to crises such as crystal meth and other drug addictions, and best practices for treatment.

The Youth Mental Health subseries (88-0056, 93-4010, 95-4372 and 95-9744) consists of monthly reports, statistics, and correspondence regarding programs for youth and the BC Youth Development Centre “The Maples.”

The series is covered by ORCS 36100-20. However, a small number of records are also covered by ORCS 36200-20, 36300-40, and 36400-30, as well as ARCS 280-30 and 350-25. Due to the interrelated nature of the records and the existing arrangement structure, it was decided to keep all records within the same series.

British Columbia. Mental Health Services

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