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This series contains messages to the Governor conveying resolutions of the Legislative Council.

This series consists of Legislative Council standing orders, 1864 and 1867.

Proclamations and related records from the colony and province of British Columbia, 1858-1918.

Opening and closing speeches of Governors Douglas and Kennedy to the Legislative Council and House of Assembly of Vancouver Island, 1860-1864; closing speeches of Governor Seymour to the Legislative Council of British Columbia, 1865. Also addresses from the Legislative Council of British Columbia to Governor Douglas (1864) and Governor Seymour (1865).

This series contains drafts of bills, ordinances, and regulations.

This series consists of bills, draft ordinances, orders of the day and other working papers for the Legislative Council of the colony of British Columbia.

This series consists of various administrative and operational records created by the Cariboo Forest District and its predecessors from 1923-1978. The records are arranged by the following categories of subject matter:

General records. This includes a variety of administrative and operational records, including: meeting minutes, meeting agendas, correspondence, annual reports and other reports. Records relate to topics such as: unit organization, research, engineering and recreation projects, Royal Commission on Forest Resources, pesticides, herbicides, resource management, provincial forests, and forest fires.

Grazing and range management records. This includes: grazing district annual reports, range readiness, range improvement, horse control, leasing inquiries, hay permits, and grazing permits.

Timber tenure records. This includes: PSYU (public sustained yield unit) records, engineering and recreation projects, TSLs (timber sale licences, including "X" files and "A" files), TSHL (timber sale harvesting licenses), LC (licences to cut), and Christmas tree permits.

This series consists of 1938-1970 and 1972 British Columbia coroners' inquiries filed within Attorney General correspondence under AG file code C-81-4. Inquiries are investigations conducted by a single coroner and usually consist of a single form. Not all coroners’ records between 1859 and 1970 have survived or are in the legal custody of the BC Archives. In this series, Vancouver inquiries do not begin until 1966.

Records are arranged alphabetically by community, repeated across several date ranges. Researchers should carefully crosscheck communities against dates when seeking specific records. On reels B04985 to B04987, record pages are consecutively numbered. On reels B04988 to B05026, record pages are consecutively numbered within a community. On reels B05027 to B05084, pages are consecutively numbered within a record.

Series consists of coroners' inquisitions (inquests) conducted in British Columbia for 1938-1967.

Series consists of original decrees nisi, decrees absolute, and divorce-related orders created between 1974 and 1983 by the Supreme Court Unified Family Court at Surrey. Between 1968 and 1985, a judgement by way of decree nisi required a three-month waiting period before a judgement by way of decree absolute could be applied for. During this time, a divorce was not legally in effect without a decree absolute. Some adoption orders are interfiled with the divorce records.

The records are arranged by volume and folio numbers, as assigned by the Court Registry. Not all volume numbers were assigned, but there are no gaps in the records. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51440-25.

This series consists of land registers for various areas on Vancouver Island and some Gulf Islands. Records cover the following Land Districts: Bright, Cedar, Cranberry, Mountain, Nanoose, Nanaimo, Wellington, Comox, Douglas, Clayoquat, Nootka, Oyster and Chemainus. Records cover the following Islands: Valdes Island, Thetis Island, Kuper [Penelakut] Island, Mayne Island, Prevost Island and Gabriola Island. Earliest entries began in 1855 and all volumes were superseded by 1942 (i.e. no further entries were made after 1942).

The registers list the land in numerical order, usually by Range and Section, but occasionally by lot. There can be up to three methods of land description within one Land District. Information may include the name of purchaser, dates and number of certificate issued (including Crown Grants), dates and amounts of payments, and reference numbers to correspondence files and field books. The volume contains an index to districts by page number, and an alphabetical index to grantees.

This series consists of the records of the Public Works Engineer related to the construction, renovation and maintenance of courthouses and other government buildings, such as gaols (jails), lockups, hospitals, and government offices. The records date from 1900-1907. The majority of the records are correspondence to and from the Engineer. Other types of records include: tenders, contracts, financial records, lists of supplies, specifications, architectural plans, blueprints, sketches, maps, and other plans.

The records cover public buildings in the following locations: Alberni, Ashcroft, Atlin, Chilliwack, Comaplix, Creston, Fernie, Golden, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Lillooet, Moyie, Nakusp, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, Poplar, Port Simpson, Princeton, Rossland, Sandon, Trout Lake, Vancouver, Vernon, and Victoria.

The records had no discernable original order. The Archivist has arranged the records alphabetically by the name of the relevant town, then chronologically.

This series consists of records related to the construction and maintenance of the Leech River ditch, flume and dam, also known as the Leach ditch from 1866-1867. The majority of the records are correspondence to and from BW Pearse, Acting Surveyor General for the Colony of Vancouver Island. Other records include contracts, reports, and financial records.

The series consists of the general office files of the Minister of Economic Development and their predecessor, the Minister of Industry and Small Business Development. The records were created and received between 1984-1986 in British Columbia. During this time period, Grace McCarthy served as the Minister of Economic Development (1986) and Robert McClelland was the Minister of Industry and Small Business Development (1984-1985). These records document the key functions and activities of the offices of the Minister of Economic Development and the Minister of Industry and Small Business Development such as developing BC’s economy, improving BC’s competitiveness, and supporting BC's small businesses.

The records are arranged alphabetically by subject. The file titles include a unique alpha-numeric code. The series consists of correspondence, subject files, and speeches. They were classified under the following one-time schedules: General office files of Grace McCarthy, Minister of Economic Development (schedule 870752) and General office files of Bob McClelland, Minister of Industry and Small Business Development (schedule 860721).

The series consists of the executive records of the Minister of Tourism created between 1986-1989 in BC. During this time period, the ministry was known as the Ministry of Tourism, Recreation and Culture (OIC 1908/86), the Ministry of Tourism and Provincial Secretary (OIC 1988-1312), and the Ministry of Tourism (OIC 1577/89). The minister at this time was Bill Reid who was in office during Expo 86, the World’s Fair in Vancouver. Records, mainly correspondence and subject files, cover the province’s arts, culture, and tourism sectors. Some files provide evidence of the promotion and encouragement of the tourist industry such as Expo, the cruise ship industry, BC ferries, and the Molson Indy, while others document cultural and heritage services such as heritage conservation and museums. The series also includes files related to recreation and sports, the film industry, and BC Lotto.

The records are arranged alphabetically by subject. Most files are also assigned an alphanumeric file code. They include incoming and outgoing correspondence of the minister’s office, meeting materials, cabinet committee and other committee records, records of boards and organizations, various publications and brochures, and news articles. These records are covered by the Executive Records schedule (102906).

The series consists of the Deputy Minister of Tourism’s general subject files created between 1976-1989 in British Columbia. The records were created and received by the Deputy Minister’s office responsible for the tourism function that underwent the following name changes: Ministry of Tourism and Provincial Secretary (1988-1989), Ministry of Tourism, Recreation, and Culture (1986-1988), Ministry of Tourism (1980-1986), Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Small Business Development (1979-1980), Ministry of Tourism and Small Business Development (1978-1979), and the Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry (1976-1978). These subject files document the development, implementation and evaluation of the programs and services of the Ministry and inter-ministry relationships and the decision-making process within the Ministry. Some of the project files relate to Expo 86; committee and board and commission records document the involvement of the Deputy Minister. Some of the Deputy Ministers during this time period were Michael Horsey, Grayden Howard, and Mel H. Smith.

The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. They consist of correspondence, committee records, board and commission files, project files, speeches, press releases, brochures, reports, memoranda, and policy statements. The records are scheduled as Executive Records (schedule 1092906); some of the accessions are scheduled under the following one-time schedules: General office files - Deputy Minister of Tourism (schedule 880410), General office files (schedule 880344), and Deputy minister's files (schedule 860085).

The series consists of the office files of the minister responsible for tourism related functions from 1975-1985 in British Columbia. During this time period, this role had many titles including the Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry (1976-1978), the Minister of Tourism and Small Business Development (1978-1979), the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Small Business Development (1979-1980), and the Minister of Tourism (1980-1986). Ministers during this period were Grace McCarthy (Provincial Secretary and Minister of Recreation and Travel Industry, Dec 1975 – Dec 1978), Elwood Veitch (Minister of Tourism and Small Business, Dec 1978 – Dec 1979), Patricia Jordan (Minister of Tourism, Jan 1980 – Aug 1982), and Claude Richmond (Minister of Tourism, Aug 1982 -– Aug 1986).

The records consist of subject and correspondence files that document key functions of the ministry related to tourist attractions and special events, promotional programs and projects, and operational files on topics outside the ministry mandate but relevant to ministry interests such as highway construction, the wolf kill program, and sports fishing regulations. Records also include legislation establishing the Ministry of Tourism in 1980. One of the files is an opening statement outlining the history of tourism in BC delivered by the first official Minister of Tourism, Patricia Jordan, in 1980. There are also records relating to the Beautiful British Columbia Magazine; the development of BC Place; ministerial tours of the province and other regions such as China and Denmark, promoting BC as a tourist destination; applications for funding under T.I.D.S.A (Travel Industry Development Subsidiary Agreement), an agreement between the Federal and Provincial governments re: funding for specific sectors such as ski resorts and regional museums; the BC Summer and Winter games; BC wines and wine industry; and the promotion of the BC Film Industry.

The records are arranged alphabetically by subject. They consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, reports, speaking notes, copies of legislation, discussion papers, and agreements. The records were transferred to the BC Archives under one-time schedule (860837) Minister’s Office files in 1990.

The series consists of three volumes of alphabetical indexes to records created by the Nanaimo County Court between 1974 and 1990. The indexes are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the plaintiff. The index lists the plaintiff, the defendant and the file number. This number corresponds to case numbers in the plaint and procedure books (GR-2129) and case cards (GR-3613).

Series consists of divorce case files created between 1940 and 1949 by the Victoria Supreme Court registry. Orders have been removed from this series and are filed separately as GR-1587. Typical divorce case files can include petitions, affidavits, summons, correspondence and other records relating to the case.

Records are arranged by case file numbers, which were assigned chronologically by the court registry and include the year a divorce was initiated. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51440-20.

Series consists of decrees nisi, decrees absolute, and divorce orders issued by the Supreme Court of Victoria between 1877 and 1998. Decrees nisi were used inconsistently prior to the 1930s and required a waiting period before a decree absolute could be issued. Between 1968 and 1985, the waiting period was three months. A divorce was not legally in effect without a decree absolute. After 1985, divorce orders automatically came into effect 31 days after the divorce was granted, barring an appeal.

Volumes 1-11 and 19-43 are indexed. The records were scheduled for full retention under Court Services ORCS (schedule 100152) 51440-25.

The series consists of administrative files and site files created by the Heritage Conservation Branch between 1963 and 2006. Different types of files may be mixed together, and multiple filing systems were used by the creator over time.

Administrative files document policy development relating to providing advice and information to the minister, local governments and other clients on legislation and conservation practices in order to enable effective conservation of heritage properties by the provincial government and communities. This included researching and providing advice on specific properties identified by the community as having heritage value.

Site files document the designation, planning and development of specific heritage sites. These sites include buildings, settlements, artifacts, museums, points-of-interest, and heritage projects. Records concern the administration, maintenance and operation of the sites, curator’s records, and the funding of and specific work carried out on the preservation and restoration of heritage sites.

Records include: correspondence, research and issue papers, studies, briefing notes, architectural plans and drawings, photographs, various published materials and saved reference materials (articles, newsletters, brochures), working papers, agreements, inventories, contracts for restoration work, invoices for work done, information for contractors and bidders, business plans and case analyses, progress reports, cost estimates, and legal documents regarding lease agreements and property transfers.

The series includes ca. 4200 photographs, in the form of 35mm colour slides and prints, of heritage buildings and sites throughout BC. These include images of the restoration of sites, including “before and after” photographs.

This collection is comprised of records relating to the development, implementation and administration of game management policies in British Columbia from 1905-1927. It includes correspondence, reports, vouchers and licences, as well as information regarding firearms regulation and prosecutions under game laws. Records were created by the Provincial Game Warden, Deputy Game Wardens and other related staff.

Researchers will find these records particularly useful for tracking the development and implementation of early provincial game management policies. General correspondence and reports from Deputy Game Wardens throughout the province contain information regarding the status of game in various areas over time. Difficulties in enforcing policies such as regulation of trophy hunters and the need for firearms licences are documented in these materials. Development of the game base as an economic resource through payment of licence fees, and international promotion of the province as a sportsperson's centre, were key components of A. Bryan Williams' approach to game management and the results of this can also be studied in these records. Conflicts between the provincial approach to the game resource and that taken by some Indigenous peoples can be studied in this collection. Additional subjects include fishing, fur farming, wildlife management and conflict between hunting with other forms and land and resource use. Many of the Deputy Game Wardens saw military service abroad during World War I and the records include some relevant correspondence.

See Table of Contents below for a general sense of the collection organization and finding aid for a detailed file/item list. The contents of some files are listed in a hardcopy index (i.e. an item list) available in the reference room. The series is arranged by record type into the following sub series and sub-sub series:

A. Indexes
B. Correspondence
B(1) Personal and semi-official correspondence of A. Bryan Williams, Provincial Game Warden
B(2) Correspondence out
B(3) Letterbooks of correspondence out
B(4) General correspondence inward and outward
B(5) Correspondence re: firearms licences
C. Deputy Game Wardens
C(1) Monthly reports Boxes
C(2) Correspondence Boxes
D. Returns re: firearms licences
E. Vouchers
F. Licences
G. Prosecutions
H. Miscellaneous

This series contains copies of collective bargaining agreements negotiated in British Columbia from 1960-1975 and 1979-1995. These agreements were kept by the Labour Relations Branch, part of the Department of Labour and its successors. Most agreements were kept in its library for reference and research purposes. Under section 52 of the Labour Relations Code, parties to a collective agreement were required to file a copy with the Labour Relations Board.

Most of the agreements were negotiated under British Columbia labour legislation but copies of agreements negotiated under federal legislation may also be included. This collection does not purport to include a copy of every collective agreement negotiated in the province during this time period, but it does include the bulk of agreements.

The series is arranged in two parts, based on accession:

Part I
Accession G84-015 is arranged Alphabetically by company name and covers the dates 1960-1975.

Part II
Accession 91-0342 covers agreements within the date range 1979-1995. Each file may cover agreements for one or more years within this time period. Agreements are arranged alphabetically by subject, then alphabetically by employer.

The following subjects are included: accommodation and food; communication and utilities; construction; education; electrical products; federal government; finance; insurance and real estate; food and beverage; health and welfare; machinery; metals; miscellaneous manufacturing; miscellaneous services; mining; municipal; printing; provincial government; trade; transportation; transportation equipment; wood; and International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.

The ministries responsible for these records, and the years they were responsible are:
Dept. of Labour (1917-1976)
Ministry of Labour (1976-1986)
Ministry of Labour and Consumer Services (1986-1993)
Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour (1993-1996)

Series is a microfilm index to collective agreements created by the British Columbia Ministry of Labour Policy and Research Division created between 1965 and 1984.

Series consists of Coroners' inquiries conducted in Vancouver for 1938-1965. Records may also include some Vancouver inquisitions/inquests. The series carries on from GR-1323 and is continued in GR-1504 and GR-1726.

The series consists of inward and outward Attorney-General’s Department correspondence created between 1912 and ca. 1969, predominantly between 1959-1965. Records relate to a variety of matters for which the Attorney-General was responsible, including some coroners' reports (within AG file codes C-49 and C-81).

Records are arranged by act and then by file code as assigned by the Attorney-General. File codes represent an act and specific subject matters under the act. Within the files, records are arranged chronologically. Original textual records were destroyed after microfilming. The records were scheduled for full retention.

The series consists of inward and outward Attorney-General’s Department correspondence created between 1926 and 1970, predominantly between 1956-1965. Records relate to a variety of matters for which the Attorney-General was responsible, including some ca.1955-1965 coroners' reports (within AG file code C-81-4).

Records are arranged by act and then by file code as assigned by the Attorney-General. File codes represent an act and specific subject matters under the act. Within the files, records are arranged chronologically. Original textual records were destroyed after microfilming. The records were scheduled for full retention.

Series consists of inward and outward Attorney-General’s Department correspondence created between 1938 and ca. 1961. Records relate to a variety of matters for which the Attorney-General was responsible, including coroners' records (within AG file code C-81).

Records are arranged by act and then by file code as assigned by the Attorney-General. File codes represent an act and specific subject matters under the act. Within the files, records are arranged chronologically. Original textual records were destroyed after microfilming. The records were scheduled for full retention.

Series consists of indexes from 1967-1970 for coroners' inquiries and inquests found within GR-1502, GR-1504, and GR-1726. Inquiries are typically conducted by a single coroner and usually consist of a single form. Inquests (or inquisitions) are investigations in which a coroner's jury rules on the cause of death.

Series consists of indexes from 1964-1966 for coroners' inquiries and inquests found within GR-1502, GR-1503, GR-1504, and GR-1726. Inquiries are typically conducted by a single coroner and usually consist of a single form. Inquests (or inquisitions) are investigations in which a coroner's jury rules on the cause of death.