Showing 6192 results

The series consists of correspondence and claims history sheets created by Pharmacare between 1981 and 1984. The records document claims for reimbursement for prescription drugs and medical supplies. They include flow charts outlining the process from physician authorized prescription to Pharmacare payment to claimant. The series documents the reimbursement function of Pharmacare and provides evidence of the claims process.

The series is arranged by classification numbers that were assigned in the originating office. The records include charts, instructions, and samples of plan cards, prescriptions, pharmacy claims, covering invoices submitted with bundles of claims, computer rejected claims, error messages, lists of pharmacies to be paid, authority sheets, copies of journal vouchers, examples of claim forms, and examples of the old and the new Willea system. The records are covered by classification 70350 in the Pharmacare Services ORCS (schedule 123389).

The series consists of monitoring and audit files for pharmacies across British Columbia. The records were created between 1990 and 1992 by the Pharmacare division of the Ministry of Health. The selection of a pharmacy provider for audit can be made either by random or direct selection. The series consists of correspondence, audit and statistical reports, and inspection records. Audits are performed by the Pharmacare audit section and are carried out to ensure compliance with the terms of participation agreements.

The series is arranged by pharmacy audit project based on the internal Pharmacare number assigned to the pharmacy. Records in this series are covered by classification 70420-20 of the Pharmacare Services ORCS (schedule 123389).

The series consists of a letterbook containing crime reports produced or collected by Sergeant John William Hooker during the course of his duties as a British Columbia Provincial Police (BCPP) officer while posted to Coquitlam, Grand Forks, Nelson, Smithers, Prince George, Clinton, Ashcroft, Spence’s Bridge, Merritt, and Kamloops between 1932 and 1944. The records cover a variety of crimes and social issues—particularly in small, rural communities. In addition to generic social issues, the records from Grand Forks (file 3) relate primarily to Doukhobors, and include reports on the settlement of Gilpin.

The majority of the reports were produced by Hooker. Some supplemental records (copies), such as an inquest, inward correspondence in relation to particular cases, and a reason for judgement are interfiled with the crime reports.

The records are arranged chronologically and by detachment location. The records do not capture all crime reports filed in a particular district, but were likely selected by Hooker. Some of these files have been labeled in pencil “Personal file.” The records consist primarily of crime reports on standard BCPP letterhead. Each report contains the district, detachment, and the date, as well as an overview of the case and persons involved.

Some of these records may also be available in GR-1388: Correspondence and other material created by the British Columbia Provincial Police Force of the Yale district. John William Hooker's personnel card, which provides details of the service of constables, including marital status, date of first appointment, station, and various postings, can be found in GR-0091, vol. 30-31.

The series consists of 214 photographs, mostly glass lantern slides and glass negatives, created or collected by the Dept. of Agriculture sometime between 1900 and 1915.

The lantern slides contain images of fruit trees, orchards, farms, packing boxes, greenhouses, crops and other agricultural activity. A few have descriptive labels which indicate that they were taken in Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Summerland, and some have photographers identified (D.J. Dwyer, J. Howard A. Chapman and Edgar Fleming). These photographs may have been used for a variety of purposes including public lectures and as illustrations for reports. Some of the slides have been hand coloured. These slides are from accession 198012-018.

The glass negatives from this accession consist of two files. The first file contains 13 negatives identified as being from Atkinson's mushrooms; images of mushrooms and fungi from book on same and appear to have been photographed directly from George F. Atkinson's 1901 books called "Studies of American Fungi". The second file consists of 24 negatives identified as Morris Middleton pruning lecture. Middleton was an assistant horticulturalist for the Dept. of Agriculture and gave pruning workshops and lectures.

The 27 glass negatives from accession 198410-027 show farms and farm buildings, fruit and berry growing as well as fruit packing and pruning classes in Creston, B.C. in 1914 (F.B. Turner photographer) and photos of apple growing medals presented to the Government of British Columbia in 1909.

Series consists of course materials used to train staff in wildlife habitat inventories and assessments. The courses were created by the BC Government’s Resources Inventory Committee to train staff in how to create inventories of small mammals, raptors, bats, songbirds, the Marbled Murrelet and Plethodontod Salamanders.

The material includes instructor and participant manuals and workbooks. The workbooks contain a wide variety of media including overhead transparencies, slides, compact discs, cassettes, photographs and maps.

These records were classified as 17635-05 in the Administrative Classification System (ARCS).

The series consists of correspondence, hearing schedules and transcripts, recordings of public hearings, studies, discussion papers, and lists of recommended legislation changes. The records were created in 1987 by the Project Pride Task Force, which was chaired by then-MLA Kim Campbell. Hearings took place in May and June of 1987 in Chilliwack, Cranbrook, Fort St John, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nelson, Prince George, Sandspit, Skidegate, Terrace, Vancouver, and Victoria, although participation was encouraged from other communities via community-organized forums and correspondence with members of the Task Force. Over 200 submissions were received from the hearing process and a further 140 were received through the mail. The series documents the public consultation process and provides evidence that supports the decisions ultimately made by the Task Force.

Records in containers 891777-0009 and 891777-0010 contain responses to questions posed in a discussion paper issued by the Task Force in an effort to solicit input from across the province. These records are organized by question. In the front of each folder is a list stating which briefs addressed each particular question. Records elsewhere in the series are organized by brief number. Audio recordings of public hearing sessions are organized by date and hearing session. The series also consists of reports and studies that appear to have been received as part of a submitted package, or were used for comparative reference. Reports and studies submitted with a package bear the brief number, usually in the upper right hand corner. Container 937039-0001 contains an index to the audio cassettes, including the name of the speaker/organization, time of submission, location of hearing, and tape time.

Material in containers 891777-0011 and 937039-0001 appeared to have been thrown into boxes without folders. Records were arranged into folders based on the existing transfer list from the originating ministry and the archives’ staff’s best judgement. Photographs in container 937039-0001 appeared to be loose and were not associated with specific files when they entered the Archives’ custody.

Some records in 891777-0003 appear to duplicate records in 937309-0001.

The series is covered by ORCS 60100-30 of schedule 143298.

The series consists of correspondence referrals created and received by the Cultural Services branch between 2003 and 2006. The correspondence was sent by members of the public to Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Assistant Deputy Ministers regarding a variety of cultural subjects. Many of the letters include requests for grant funding for specific associations and projects. Correspondence in the series includes a tracking slip from the Ministry. This slip indicates to whom the letter was forwarded and what action was ultimately taken.

Records in the series are arranged in chronological order by date received. They are covered by ARCS 280-20 and 280-30.

Series consists of legal issue files created by the Ministry of Energy and Mines. The majority of the files document the creation or revision and administration of legislation and regulations,

The majority of the files consist of legal opinions, reports, background research, notes, draft documents, copies of existing legislation and regulations from BC and other jurisdictions, committee minutes, briefing notes to ministers and ministry staff, and cabinet submissions. The legal opinions provide advice for administering current legislation and creating new legislation. The research files include photocopies of records dating back to 1873.

The 19 CD-ROMS and DVD contain copies of research notes, most of which has been printed and placed in the files.

The records are arranged numerically by file number.

The records were classified as 140-03 (Legislation, Ministry or Agency – Legislative Program) in the BC Government’s Administrative Classification Schedule.

The following ministries were responsible for creating these records:
2000-2005 British Columbia. Ministry of Energy and Mines
2005-2010 British Columbia. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
2010-2011 British Columbia. Ministry of Forests, Mines and Lands
2011-2012 British Columbia. Ministry of Energy and Mines
2012-2013 British Columbia. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas
2013-2014 British Columbia. Ministry of Energy and Mines

The series consists of indexes to cases heard in the Vancouver Court of Appeals between 1909 and 1986. The indexes were originally housed in bound ledgers, and are arranged first by year and then alphabetically by surname. Indexes exist for both respondent and appellant.

The series consists of indexes and bills of sale from the Quesnel County Court. The records were created between 1915 and 1925 and include bills of sale, agreements, liens relating to livestock, conditional sales, and Land Settlement Board soldier settlements.

The series consists of three volumes of indexes. The “FROM” volume is arranged alphabetically by seller’s name and the “TO” volume is arranged alphabetically by purchaser’s namer. The third volume is a complete register with both seller and purchaser’s names. This volume includes names, occupations, addresses, and the particulars of purchase. The “TO” and “FROM” volumes include file and page numbers that correspond to the bill of sale records in subsequent folders. The bills of sale are arranged by what the indexes call the “file” number.

The sales were made under subsection 4 of section 2 of the “Sale of Goods Act Amendment” (SBC 1916, c. 56) which states “The office for filing shall be the office of the Registrar of the County Court holden in or nearest to the place where delivery of the chattels is made or required to be made.”

The series consists of cause books created by the County Court of Quesnel between 1954 and 1977. All volumes include loose indexes in the front of the ledgers. One volume also includes criminal court cause books.

The series consists of indexes to partnerships registered in the County Court of Quesnel. The ledgers are arranged alphabetically and cover both firms and individuals. The whereabouts of the records to which the indexes refer is unknown. Typical entries in the firm index include the style of firm, names of persons composing the firm, and the date of declaration. Entries in the individual index consist of the name of individual, the style of firm of which a member, and the date of declaration.

The series consists of one volume of the naturalization register created at the County Court of Quesnel. Records date to between 1914 and 1977. The ledger is arranged alphabetically and entries provide information on the full name of applicant, their occupation, former place of residence, current place of residence, the date notice and papers were filed, the date naturalization certificate was issued, the date it was delivered and to whom it was delivered. Places of residence include Quesnel, Cottonwood, Moose Heights, Wells, Hixon, Barkerville, and Van Winkle. The register also includes a “declaration of intent” list tucked into the front cover.

The series consists of one volume of the Creditor’s Relief Act procedure book. Typical entries include names of claimant and debtor, the amount of debt and costs, the date of judgement and a list of proceedings. Records are arranged chronologically and the volume is unindexed.

The records were created in accordance with the Creditor Relief Act (SBC 1902, c. 17).

The series consists of one ledger that includes both advance and refund information as well as balances from the Barkerville Small Debts Court. The first ten pages of the ledger appear to have been used by the Government Agent in Barkerville, and provide information on cash advances and refunds from 1941 to 1948. Many of the advances were made to police constables, and included in the ledger are several “Authority for Cash Advance” forms addressed to the Government Agent at Barkerville and signed by Sergeant T. R. Baker, who may have been provincial police sergeant Thomas Raymond Baker.

The second half of the ledger includes a list of receipts and disbursements for the Small Debts Court, presumed to be at Barkerville.

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).

The series consists of case cards created by the Nanaimo County Court between 1977 and 1989. The cards are arranged by case number. An alphabetical index to the cards can be found in GR-3612.

The series consists primarily of the ministry’s “legal opinions register/binders” for multiple years. These include memoranda and correspondence written by the Attorney General, Legal Services Branch, which give that branch’s confidential legal opinions.

The records were arranged by their creator chronologically by year and month. Each file contains an index at the front of the file, where opinions are indexed by a file number, date, writer of the opinion, and subject.

The series also consists of case files created for specific legal issues and questions.

The records were classified as 350-02 and 350-20 in the BC Government’s Administrative Classification Schedule.

The series consists of probate files created by the Fort Nelson Supreme Court between 1971 and 2006. The records are arranged by probate file number.

The series consists of punishment ledgers, correspondence, memos, and guidelines created at Oakalla Prison between 1941 and 1972. The records relate to the performance of both inmates and staff and the series includes several reference or review letters for prison employees. The punishment ledgers include the date of punishment, inmate name and number, age of inmate, number of previous infractions, nature of offense, by whom offense reported, sentence, date of sentence and any other remarks made by prison staff. The ledgers are arranged by date of infraction.

The series also consists of a number of memos and correspondence, some of which were written by inmates to the prison warden. The series also includes letters from the Inspector of Gaols to the Oakalla warden. This correspondence includes reports of incidents, escapes, hospitalizations, and conditions in the compound. The series also consists of one file detailing wartime conditions and blackout restrictions.

Records in the series are covered by ORCS 46020-08, 46020-20 and 59840-20 of the Corrections Branch records schedule (schedule 891849).

The series consists of reports, statistical analyses and priority lists created by the Ministry of Education, Training and Technology between 1995 and 1999. The reports deal with skills development across British Columbia, as well as Aboriginal education and the so-called ‘brain drain’ of skilled Canadians moving to the USA. The reports include research for a policy addressing post-secondary education and skills training for First Nations citizens. The files include correspondence sent from the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs addressed to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Policy, Planning and Research branch of the Ministry.

Records in the series are covered by ARCS 440-20 (Reporting and Statistical Analysis).

The series consists of correspondence, reports, and various administrative and operational records created between 1937 and 1956 by the New Haven Provincial Boys’ Training Home.

The series consists of correspondence regarding the establishment of the Home, and includes several letters related to a “name-the-institution” contest. The series consists of reports to the New Haven Advisory Board, as well as records defining admission criteria, vocational and academic training programs, and proposed recreational activities. The records provide details of correspondence courses and educational plans, the treatment of inmates, details of the buildings and grounds, and the logistics of establishing the school and hiring staff. The series also consists of warrants of commitment from 1937 to 1940.

The series is covered by ORCS 59840-20 of the Corrections Branch ORC (schedule 891849).

The series consists of bills of sale, chattel mortgages, correspondence and related court documents for cases heard in the Clinton County Court between 1888 and 1930. The series is arranged chronologically and by case number and covers civil disputes in the immediate vicinity of Clinton. The series also contains several probate cases that were filed in the County Court. These are for Max Hoffman (died 1919, case dated 1922), George Lasher (died February 1924, case dated 1924), Charles Truran (died November 1918, case dated 1924), Laurence Arthur Killgore (died November 1923, case dated 1924), and Edmond Lambert (died July 1923, case dated 1924). The records in this series are covered by ORCS 51100-20 of the Court Services schedule 100152.

The series consists of summonses, receipts, lists of debts, and correspondence created during the course of small debts cases in Clinton between 1914 and 1915. The records are arranged by case number. At least some of the records in this series appear to have passed through the custody of the Government Agent at Clinton, although they appear to have been ultimately managed by the Small Debts Court. The records are covered by ORCS 51360-20 under Court Services schedule 100152.

The series consists of letters of administration, including those with will annexed, and letters of administration granted to the Official Administrator. The series also consists of grants of letters probate (container 929018-0027). The records are arranged by date. Records in this series were created and administered between 1892 and 1960 by the County Court and Supreme Court of Clinton. The majority of the records were created by the County Court, although there are several instances of “Supreme Court” being added by hand to forms bound in a County Court ledger. Several of the individuals mentioned in this series have related files in GR-3619. Records in this series are covered by ORCS 51460-25 and 51460-27 in Court Services schedule 100152

The series consists of orders and judgments created in Clinton County Court between 1972 and 1975. The series also consists of one index volume. The records include cases related to payment of wages, mechanic’s liens, and small claims. This volume also includes divorces. The series is covered by ORCS 51100-32 in Court Services schedule 100152.

The series consists of Supreme Court case files created in 1922. There is evidence that at least one file (1/1922) was originally created in Ashcroft before being transferred to Clinton, and records related to the case can be found in GR-1954 (Ashcroft Supreme Court civil case files). The records consist of various court forms and correspondence and are arranged by case number. The series is covered by ORCS 51100-20 in the Court Services schedule 100152

The series consists of meeting minutes, agendas, correspondence, expenditure lists, reports, news releases, guidelines and statistics created by East Kootenay Health Unit 1 between 1978 and 1982. The Infant Development program was established in 1979 to provide home-based services for developmentally delayed infants up to the age of 3. The series consists of records documenting the organization and functions of committees within the Development program and includes records from the program’s nascent years. By extension, these records also document the establishment of the Development program itself. Also included in the series are short consultant reports and newsletter-style annual reports. The series also includes early news releases and briefs regarding the program..

Records in this series are arranged by committee. The series is covered by ARCS 200-20 (Committee files).

The series consists of registers of naturalization indexes, as well as of one register of naturalization certificates, oaths of residence, and oaths of allegiance. The records were created and managed by the Vernon County Court between 1893 and 1973. Index registers typically provide applicants’ names, addresses, occupations, and nationalities, as well as the date of application filing, date of naturalization hearing, whether the application was approved or rejected, the date the papers and certificate were sent, the certificate number and any other remarks. Naturalization records 583 to 638 include multiple naturalization forms providing details of name, previous residence, current residence, occupation, and length of time spent residing in Canada.

All indexes are arranged alphabetically.

The series consists of correspondence, society bylaws and constitutions, publicity material, agreements, meeting minutes and agendas, cabinet submissions, financial statements, survey results, and marketing plans relating to the Royal Hudson and the Royal Hudson Steam Train Society. The records were managed and created by the Ministry of Provincial Secretary and Travel Industry, and its successors, between 1975 and 1993. The series provides an overview of the activities of the Royal Hudson from the commencement of the route as a tourist excursion service until the early 1990s. The series includes scripts used by staff on board the train as well as hiring information. The series heavily documents the partnership developed between Harbour Ferries Ltd and the Royal Hudson. The series also documents the business activities of the Royal Hudson, including its role in other BC promotional programming and its journeys across Canada and the United States. The series includes contracts and agreements with a variety of service providers and third parties, as well as the records of the Advisory Committee and the Board of Directors.