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A.G. Harvey papers

The series consists of notes and correspondence pertaining to Harvey's career as Reeve of Point Grey and Vancouver City alderman (1909-1935). It includes draft bills, reports, and newspaper cuttings re town planning and Point Grey's amalgamation with Vancouver in 1929. The series also includes manuscripts, notes, and correspondence pertaining to Harvey's work as an historian with files on John Robson, Amor de Cosmos, David Douglas, and Mt. Robson and extensive notes on B.C. place names and early post offices. The papers have been arranged under four main categories: personal papers, notes and correspondence pertaining to civic affairs, literary and historical articles and notes, and notes concerning British Columbia place names.

[Ainslie Helmcken -- City of Victoria archivist -- reel 1/part 1]

News item. In a four-part interview, archivist Ainslie Helmcken reviews events at Victoria City Hall in the 19th century. In part 1, Mr. Helmcken describes the incorporation of the City of Victoria (1862) and the establishment of the first city council.

[Ainslie Helmcken -- City of Victoria archivist -- reel 2/part 2]

News item. In a four-part interview, archivist Ainslie Helmcken reviews events at Victoria City Hall in the 19th century. In part 2, Mr. Helmcken describes how the sherrif was instructed to seize all assets of Victoria City Council for non-payment of a $700 legal bill.

[Ainslie Helmcken -- City of Victoria archivist -- reel 3/part 3]

News item. In a four-part interview, archivist Ainslie Helmcken reviews events at Victoria City Hall in the 19th century. In part 3, Mr. Helmcken explains how the first councils were organized as the new city hall was being completed in the latter part of the 1880's.

Bill Bennett : [press conferences, interviews, speeches, etc., September-December 1977 & June 1979]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0119 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Cabinet meeting RECORDED: Vernon (B.C.), 1977-09-29 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Vernon, 29 September 1977, Premier Bill Bennett discusses the reasons for holding cabinet meetings in various regions of the province. Also discussed are health care in BC, economic conditions, and labour problems. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0120 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1977-11-22 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett discusses: proposed ferry rate increases, municipal politics, the electoral reform commission, the announced resignation of Conservative leader Scott Wallace, reports that the RCMP had placed a secret agent in Victoria for surveillance of the Barrett administration, BC Hydro labour problems, and the upcoming Social Credit Party convention. 22 ;November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0121 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference RECORDED: Langley (B.C.), 1977-11-24 SUMMARY: At a news conference in Langley, Premier Bill Bennett discusses changes in cabinet responsibilities and various aspects of transportation in BC, 24 November 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0122 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Review of two years in office RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-08 SUMMARY: In an interview with Joe Easingwood of radio station CJVI Victoria, Premier Bill Bennett reflects upon his first two years in office, 8 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0123 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Christmas message RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-14 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett delivers his Christmas message to BC, 14 December 1977. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. This item duplicates the transcript for T1707:0069; a recording is also accessioned under that number. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0124 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Interview with Allan White RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-12-16 SUMMARY: In an interview in Victoria with Allan White of the Vancouver Province on 16 December 1979, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of his tenure as Premier of BC since December 1975. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0125 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on BCRIC RECORDED: Victoria (B.C.), 1979-06 SUMMARY: At a press conference in Victoria in June 1979, Premier Bill Bennett comments on BCRIC and free share distribution. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

Bill Bennett : [press conferences, interviews, speeches, etc., September-October 1978]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0141 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Address to the UBCM conference RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an address to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), Premier Bill Bennett discusses aspects of provincial/municipal relations in BC. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0142 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses the problem of Canadian national unity RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-09-27 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: In an interview with Keith Spicer, 27 September 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses various aspects of the problem of Canadian national unity. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0143 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Addresses the Kelowna chamber of commerce RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-02 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: in an address to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, 2 October 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses issues of national, provincial and local importance. [TRACK 2: blank?] CALL NUMBER: T1707:0144 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: News conference on BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-12 SUMMARY: Premier Bill Bennett makes a statement to a news conference about the government's plans for the BC Ferry Corporation, 12 October 1978. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY. CALL NUMBER: T1707:0145 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Discusses aspects of constitutional reform in Canada RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-10-18 SUMMARY: At a news conference on 18 October 1978, Premier Bill Bennett discusses BC's position on reform of the Canadian constitution and related issues. NOTE: TRANSCRIPT ONLY.

Bill Bennett : [speeches, etc., at Social Credit convention, November 1977]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0076 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: Addresses Social Credit convention RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-04 [or 5?] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Premier Bill Bennett addresses the 1977 Social Credit provincial convention. He says that the purpose of Social Credit was not just to defeat the NDP, but to provide a better life for the people of the province. Outlines accomplishments of the Social Credit government: aid to seniors, universal pharmacare, extended health care, hospital construction, education reform, recreational facilities, juvenile law reform, anti-drug program, ombudsman, quarterly financial reports, auditor general, crown corporations, Reporting Act, better relations with municipalities, better relations with the government of Canada. Talks about federal/provincial ferries agreement, DREE agreement, ARDA agreement, BCR agreement; pledges not to abandon BCR; praises cabinet ministers and Social Credit MLAs; says Social Credit government is a team effort; says the government has an economic plan for BC; mining policy. TRACK 2: Forestry policy; new investment in the forest industry; says BC and Alberta are bright spots in Canada; one of the best records of new job creation in Canada; best record of man days lost due to strikes and lockouts in recent history in BC; discusses positive economic impact of the Alcan pipeline; demands national economic plan, cuts in government spending; calls for national unity. November 4 [or 5?], 1977.

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0077 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: "Ask the Cabinet" question and answer session at Social Credit convention RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-03 or 04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: An "Ask the Cabinet" question-and-answer session at the 1977 Social Credit convention, moderated by Premier Bill Bennett. Questions regarding child custody hearings; seat belt legislation; enforcement of labour legislation; ferry workers; property tax rates versus mill rates; [interruption as a pie is thrown in Bill Vander Zalm's face]; recreation grants, Vancouver Finlandia club; plans to make the BC economy more productive; pollution in Okanagan Lake; seat belt legislation; comments of Judge L. Bewley regarding women; decentralization of the court system. TRACK 2: Questions regarding government accountability to the convention; decrease in number in non-residential hunters; release of agricultural land from government to farmer and land leasing; Vancouver-Kitimat ferry service; Indian land claims, including Nishga claims; new campsites; why the Lord's Day Act is not enforced; auto insurance rates; balanced budgeting; impaired driving; education priorities; universities; advertising in English textbooks; monorail rapid transit. November 3 or 4, 1977. [Continues on T1707:0077.]

CALL NUMBER: T1707:0078 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Bill Bennett: "Ask the Cabinet" question and answer session at Social Credit convention (cont'd) RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1977-11-03 or 04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: [Continues from T1707:0077, track 2.] Questions regarding corporation capital tax; penalties against impaired drivers for causing death in accidents; culpability of union members for damage or injury due to job action; money for university education; core curriculum; difficulties in getting a small company going. November 3 or 4, 1977. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Board of examiners meeting files

  • GR-3985
  • Series
  • 1996 - 1998

The series consists of the meeting records of the board of examiners, a statutory body established under the Local Government Act (RSBC 1996, c. 323) to recognize and support the work of local government employees in the province by awarding certificates in local government administration through the certification program, and providing scholarship awards/financial assistance to local government employees who are pursuing courses leading to certification through the scholarship program. Established in 1948, the principal goal of the three-member board, appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council on the minister’s advice, is to improve the professional skills of British Columbia's local government administrators. These records were created between 1996 and 1998 under the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
The records are arranged chronologically by meeting date. They consist of correspondence, meeting minutes, annual reports, and meeting agendas. These records are classified under 55100-20 (meeting files) and 55100-25 (meeting minutes) of the Local Government Services ORCS approved in 2006.

British Columbia. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (1996-1998)

Bylaw approvals, land use planning and administrative records

  • GR-3656
  • Series
  • 1914-2004

The series consists of records of two different types, those concerning land use and planning in each municipality, and those concerning other aspects of administering the affairs of each municipality, such as incorporation and boundaries.

The first type of record includes land use planning records, falling under ORCS 52100, in particular those concerning official community plans, local property rezonings including applications to rezone, complaints against violations of zoning, proceedings of public hearings on zoning, building permits, building inspector correspondence and other records. The series also consists of records of the Secretary to the Board of Appeal for various areas, including the regulated areas of North Saanich, the Capital Region, Saanich, View Royal, Golden, including requests for rezoning, for building permits, and for certain types of land use.

The second type consists of bylaw advice and approvals, generally falling under the ORCs classification 51030. These records relate to approving municipal bylaws (except planning bylaws) that required the approval of the minister or inspector of municipalities, as well as providing related bylaw advice and support to municipalities.

The second type (bylaw advice and approvals excepting land planning bylaws) includes records concerning boundaries and boundary extension, local government structure, change of status, disincorporation, amalgamation, and order in council distribution.

The records include the files of the Inspector of Municipalities dating back as early as 1914, which include records concerning a broad range of records regarding the administration of local government, with subject matter including incorporation of localities in the province, changes in municipal status, including dissolution of incorporated bodies, amalgamation, boundaries and boundary extensions; legislation agreements and public investigations. Notably, the records include early files regarding the incorporation of many BC localities. These include plans, boundary descriptions, petitions and letters reflecting public opinion, local incorporation committee records including minutes, financial statements for local governments, and assessment rolls and taxation.

Record types include correspondence, bylaws, bylaw attachments and schedules, forms, sketches, photographs and maps and plans, public notices in newspapers, news articles, position papers, letters patent records and boundary descriptions.

British Columbia. Ministry of Municipal Affairs (1993-1996)

Commission on Municipal Government, 1912

  • GR-0519
  • Series
  • 1912

This series consists of exhibits, transcripts of proceeding and correspondence from the Royal Commission on Municipal Government, 1912. Records relate to the following municipalities: Cranbrook, Duncan, Fernie, Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, Penticton, Revelstoke, Rossland, Summerland, Vancouver, Vernon, and Victoria.

British Columbia. Royal Commission on Municipal Government

Commission on Property Assessment and Taxation records

  • GR-0362
  • Series
  • 1975-1976

This series consists of the records of the commission of Inquiry on Property Assessment, 1975-1976, including: exhibits, transcripts of evidence, minutes of meetings, correspondence, reports, memoranda, working papers and statistics. Contains photocopies of files on assessment and taxation created by the Select Standing Committee on Municipal Affairs and Housing of the British Columbia Legislature.

British Columbia. Commission of Inquiry on Property Assessment and Taxation

Commission on Saanich Secession (1928)

  • GR-0875
  • Series
  • 1928-1929

This series consists of records of the Royal Commission regarding Saanich Secession, 1928-1929. Records of the commission include transcripts of proceedings of hearings, exhibits and the report.

British Columbia. Royal Commission re Saanich Secession

Commission on the Conduct of the Affairs of the Municipal Council of Victoria, 1891

  • GR-0687
  • Series
  • 1891-1892

This series consists of the records of the Commission on the Conduct of the Affairs of the Municipal Council of Victoria. Records include report and minutes of proceedings and evidence (printed).

British Columbia. Commission on the Conduct of the Affairs of the Municipal Council of Victoria, 1891

Community transition support files

  • GR-3986
  • Series
  • 2005 - 2009

This series consists of records relating to developing tools to support communities in economic and social crisis in BC. This includes providing economic and social support to communities in need such as resource dependent communities in immediate economic crisis caused by events such as mill closures, and inner-city urban areas experiencing economic and social issues. Records include agreement development, socio-economic background information, meeting materials, and draft agreements in Prince George and Victoria. These records were created by the Ministry of Community Development and the Ministry of Community Services from 2005-2009.
The records are arranged alphabetically by community name. They consist of correspondence, agendas and minutes, reports, news articles, draft agreements, and presentations. These records are classified under the 2006 version of the Local Government Services ORCS as community transition support policy and procedures files (55400-00).

British Columbia. Ministry of Community Development

Correspondence and by-laws

  • GR-1707
  • Series
  • 1871-1886

This series contains correspondence and by-laws for Saltspring Island (1871-1882) and the Municipality of Surrey (1880-1886).

British Columbia. Dept. of the Provincial Secretary

Correspondence and private business papers

Correspondence and private business papers of Charles Todd (uncle of Mrs. A.J. Dallain), Indian Agent, Northwest Coast Agency, re property holdings at Kitimat and mining ventures, Skeena district; correspondence and private business papers of Mrs. C. Todd and the Dallain family in Victoria; master's certificate and minute book, Victoria Citizen's Committee on Improvements, Streets and Bridges, 1898, of A.J. Dallain; fragment of C.P.R. last spike. Photographs transferred to Visual Records accession 198106-8.

Correspondence from convention held at Harrison Hot Springs

  • GR-0700
  • Series
  • 1946

This series consists of eight pages of correspondence regarding subjects arising from the convention held at Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., September 23, 24 and 25, 1946 to be submitted to the Hon. the Premier and the Cabinet by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

British Columbia. Dept. of the Provincial Secretary

Election records from Victoria

  • GR-1667
  • Series
  • 1871-1872

This series consists of poll-books, voters' lists, and correspondence relating to two landmark elections in British Columbia: the election of 1871 of representatives to the provincial legislature, and the election of 1872, called to elect provincial members to the Dominion House of Commons - respectively the first provincial election and the first federal election held in B.C. These records document B.C.'s last "open voting" elections (i.e. a secret ballot was not used). Compiled by A.F. Pemberton, Chief Returning Officer for Victoria, the records pertain to Victoria City, Victoria District, Esquimalt and Metchosin.

The election of 1871 was held in various parts of the province between October and December. It was conducted in accordance with the Colonial Election Regulation Act [34 Vic., No. 13, a statute which affirmed the practice of open voting (as opposed to the secret ballot). Thus, the poll books in this collection show the names of electors and the candidates for whom each elector voted. Voter's qualifications were determined by the colonial Qualification and Registration of Voters' Act [34 Vic., No. 156]. To qualify for the franchise, a voter had to be male, a loyal British subject, over twenty-one years of age, literate (at least able to write his name), and a resident in B.C. for no less than six months. In addition, qualified electors had to meet one of the following criteria: occupy premises with an annual rent of $40 or more; own freehold property having an assessed value of at least $250; have a pre-emption claim of 100 acres or more; possess a free-miners' license.

The Dominion election of 1872 was held under the authority of two federal statutes: the Interim Parliamentary Election Act of 1871 [34 Vic., c.20] and the Act to Re-adjust the Representation in the House of Commons, 1872 [35 Vic., c.13]. The first statute made provisions for holding a federal election in B.C.; the second confirmed the number of MPs to be elected from B.C. [6] and established federal electoral boundaries. 2 MPs were elected from the district of Victoria; 1 MP from the district of Vancouver (i.e. Vancouver Island north of Victoria and adjacent to the Gulf Islands); 1 MP for each of the districts of New Westminster, Yale, and Cariboo. Section 5 of the Interim Parliamentary Elections Act declared that the laws already in force in B.C. would apply to the election of 1872. Accordingly, polling for the province's first federal election was carried out under colonial legislation noted above. The Dominion election was also carried out in accordance with B.C.'s Corrupt Practices Prevention Act [34 Vic., No. 158], a colonial statute which stipulated that candidates had to declare all expenses incurred during their campaign. Hence the documents in Box 1, files 6 & 7 of this collection.

The records in GR-1667 relate solely to the Victoria electoral district. For elections to the provincial legislature, the riding included areas within the city's limits. Federally, however, the electoral district of Victoria embraced the City of Victoria and adjacent areas of Saanich (Victoria District), Esquimalt and Metchosin. A.F. Pemberton was the district's chief Returning Officer in both elections. In the provincial election -- held on 16 October 1871 -- Pemberton established the district polling station at the Police Barracks in Bastion Square. In the Dominion election -- held on 2 September 1872 -- he established six polling stations. The polls were open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Three candidates contested the two Victoria seats: Amor DeCosmos, Henry Nathan and Robert Beavan. DeCosmos, and Nathan were elected. The results of the election, and returns from each of the polling stations, were published in the Victoria Daily Colonist (3 Sep 1872).

British Columbia. Dept. of the Provincial Secretary

Frank Ney : address and interview, 1973

RECORDED: Nanaimo (B.C.), 1973-02-20 ; 1973-05-08 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: At a meeting of the Nanaimo Historical Society, 1973-02-20, Mayor Frank Ney addresses the society on the topic, "Forecast of the Future on Nanaimo". This is followed by a interview with Mayor Ney, recorded at his office on 1973-05-08: Born in London, England in 1918; personal background; family came to Nanaimo after World War II; impressions on arrival; political careers; thoughts on the future of Nanaimo. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Health and Welfare Accounting Division correspondence

  • GR-0341
  • Series
  • 1945-1969

The series consists of correspondence pertaining to reciprocal agreements with other provinces respecting tuberculosis patients; statements of policy and procedure respecting various health facilities; correspondence and memos regarding accounts for various public inquiries.

British Columbia. Dept. of Health and Welfare. Accounting Division

Hugh Curtis : [news conferences, etc., 1977 & 1978]

CALL NUMBER: T2687:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis on SAFER program and Victoria Harbour RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-09 & 1977-05-19 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hugh Curtis announces the Shelter Aid For Elderly Residents (SAFER) program, 1977-03-09. TRACK 2: Hugh Curtis, Victoria mayor Mike Young and Recreat;ion Minister Sam Bawlf announce the Harbour West development for Victoria Harbour, 1977-05-19.; CALL NUMBER: T2687:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis on municipal financing and Burrard Inlet Sea Bus RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-17 & 20 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hugh Curtis announces new municipal financing formula for BC municipalities, 17 June 1977. TRACK 2: Curtis gives his reaction to the new Burrard Inlet Sea Bus, 20 June 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T2687:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Hugh Curtis on strata titles and national unity RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-24 & 1977 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hugh Curtis announcing the plugging of loopholes in the Strata Titles Act, 24 June 1977. TRACK 2: British Columbia politicians express support for; the idea of national unity: (1) Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Hugh Curtis; (2) Environment Minister Jim Nielsen; (3) Mines Minister Jim Chabot; (4) Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister; Rafe Mair; and (5) NDP MLA Emery Barnes. 1977.; CALL NUMBER: T2687:0004 RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-07 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Hugh Curtis, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announces plans to sell the Housing Corporation of British Columbia. Also in attendance are Tom Toynbee, chairman of the board of directors, and deputy minister Larry Bell. Questions from the press. April 7, 1978. [TRACK 2: blank.];

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

J. Donald Smith interview

RECORDED: [location unknown], [ca. 1965] SUMMARY: Comparison of political systems; Smith was involved in Victoria municipal politics; joining Social Credit in early 1950s; obsolescence of Socred monetary theory; role of the Social Credit League; discussion of W.A.C. Bennett; more on the Social Credit League; Social Credit conventions discussed; the role of government backbenchers; more about W.A.C. Bennett; discussion of the problems and priorities of the Social Credit government.;

Jack Davis : [press conferences, etc., 1977 & 1978]

CALL NUMBER: T1209:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on gas legislation and BC Ferries RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-02-26 & 28 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses changes in the legislation regarding natural gas, 26 February 1977. TRACK 2: Davis discusses the size of ferry crews on the BC Ferries vessels, 28 February 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on pipelines and seat belt legislation RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-01 & 15 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses possible oil pipeline routes in BC, and potential environment effects, 1 March 1977. TRACK 2: Davis introduces automobile seat belt legislation, 15 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): News conferences on natural gas exports and seat belt fines RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-03-23 & 24 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, discusses problems related to natural gas export contracts, 23 March 1977. TRACK 2: Davis announces reduced penalties for seat belt infractions, 24 March 1977. Also: NDP MLA Rosemary Brown applauds the announcement of the Human Resources Minster that there will be no "deductible" charge for Pharmacare, 24 March 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0004 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on northern ferries, Revelstoke Dam and BC Tel rates RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-04-19 & 1977-05-17 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on northern ferry transportation and the Revelstoke Dam situation, 19 April 1977. TRACK 2: Davis on BC Tel rates, 17 May 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0005 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on BC Ferries, energy report, and Cherry Point oil port RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-05-17 & 1977-06-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, on BC Ferries, BC Steamships, and MIT energy report, 17 May 1977. TRACK 2: Davis doesn't like Cherry Point, Washington, as a potential location for an oil port, 3 June 1977. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0006 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis on nuclear power, seat belts, and Alcan pipeline RECORDED: [location unknown], 1977-06-17 & 1977-07-04 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, says nuclear power plants are not required in BC, 17 June 1977. Also: NDP MLA Dave Stupich on municipal finance, [same date?]. TRACK 2: Davis on seat belt legislation and the Alcan Pipeline route, 4 July 1977. Also: Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm on the abolition of the Vancouver Resources Board, [same date?]. CALL NUMBER: T1209:0007 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Jack Davis comments on his resignation as Minister RECORDED: [location unknown], 1978-04-[03?] SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Jack Davis, Social Credit MLA (North Vancouver - Seymour), explains the reasons why he resigned as Minister of Energy, Transport and Communications, pending the outcome of an RCMP investigation into his air travel expenses. Davis admits that he traded-in first class airplane tickets for regular fare tickets and pocketed the difference. But, Davis says, he did not claim some other expenses he could have claimed, and the refunds he received were kept in lieu of claiming for those other items. Davis also says that he reimbursed the government for some of the difference. The press questions Davis extensively regarding the specifics of what he did, as well as about details surrounding his resignation. April 3 [?], 1978. [TRACK 2: blank.]

Jim Ryan fonds

  • PR-2163
  • Fonds
  • 1908-1995

The fonds consists of photographs and other records from 1908 to ca. 1995, created or collected by Jim Ryan in the course of his career as a photographer. There are approximately 105,738 photographs, mostly black and white and colour negatives, but also including prints, slides and glass slides. The fonds also includes textual records consisting of news stories, copies of Ryan's publications, a few letters and other such material. The majority of the photographs were taken in the Victoria area and include images of the harbour, the city, buildings, events and parks. There are many photographs of British Columbia politicians, notably W.A.C. Bennett, as well as distinguished visitors, federal and local politicians. There are also photographs of local characters, children and ordinary people. Although most of the photographs were taken in the Victoria area, there are occasional images taken in other areas of Vancouver Island as well as some of Ryan's travel photographs. Some of the earliest material relates to World War I and may be Ryan family photographs or items that Ryan collected out of interest.

The fonds also includes motion picture film material, including completed films, production elements, news stories shot for television, and selected reels of footage.

Ryan, Jim, 1920-1998

Joseph Kneen interview : [Barraclough, 1967]

RECORDED: Nanaimo (B.C.), 1967-03 SUMMARY: TRACK 1: Mr. Kneen's arrival in Nanaimo in 1907; his work as construction manager for [Canadian] Western Fuel Company; discusses pay scales in 1910; city of Nanaimo's structural growth; city's water system; above ground mining equipment; 1913 miners' strike; the involvement of American unions; lands agreements between mining companies and city officials to create city parks; the naming of Bowen Park. TRACK 2: Structural changes in Nanaimo; houses there; the naming and growth of Ladysmith.

Land use planning and management records

  • GR-3647
  • Series
  • 1950 - 2014

The series consists of records regarding the review and approval by the minister of bylaws concerning land use and planning, amendments to official community plans and their related amending bylaws and changes of zoning. These include case files for individual localities, in particular regional districts. The records were used for legal purposes, research and reference.

The records include a coded subseries, known as the "36 series," which documents planning bylaw review and approval, planning grant review and approval, and ministerial authorizations related to land use planning and management bylaws.

Planning bylaw review and approval involves planning bylaws that require ministerial approval (e.g., regional district, the Islands Trust, and the Resort Municipality of Whistler planning bylaws). Planning staff reviewed those bylaws in order to ensure that they did not conflict with provincial government interests.

Record types include correspondence, forms, briefing notes, bylaws, minutes, studies and reports, official community plans and their supporting documents, records regarding local committee meetings (agendas etc.) public hearings and workshops (public posting of notices, minutes from public hearings), responses from referral agencies (comments on bylaws by government agencies), documents regarding rezoning applications, petitions from the public and news clippings. Intermingled in the predominantly textual records are maps and engineering plans and some photographs. Records also include bylaw submission forms submitted with bylaws requiring approval of the minister.

The creator of the records used a coding system that assigned a code to each local government. For example, the regional district codes consisted of the two-digit alphabetic prefix “RD” for regional district followed by the alphanumeric coding system in use in the ministry responsible for municipal affairs at the time. In many cases the files would be labeled in such a way as to abbreviate the code. While the filing systems initially appear to be aimed at an alphabetical order, by locality, that order is often broken. Local government codes used in this record series can be found in Appendix D of the Administrative Records Classification System 1993 Edition. Some of the codes on files are extended with dashes or decimal numbers which represent subject categories.

The records were created by several ministries which carried out the functions and activities of provincial responsibility for local governments; in addition to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (the name used at different times), the creators included: the Department of Municipal Affairs; the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Transit; the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Culture; and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Housing.

British Columbia. Ministry of Municipal Affairs (1993-1996)

Legal opinions offered by Attorney General

  • GR-1459
  • Series
  • 1864-1879

This series contains legal opinions offered by Attorney General on a wide range of subjects. For more information on the subjects covered, please consult the attached finding aid.

British Columbia. Dept. of the Attorney-General

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