The opera arrives in Powell River
Thanks to funding from Innovations, the Powell River Ayjoomixw Spirit of BC Committee helped to bring the opera to its hometown.
Spirit of BC
Description
Spirit of BC was a province-wide program that involved 95 Spirit of BC committees, representing over 200 communities across the province. These committees supported local programs and helped create opportunities in sport and recreation, arts, literacy, volunteerism, business and tourism.
The committees also hosted local events for Spirit of BC Week, an annual province-wide celebration. Spirit of BC Week was held in February, and showcases local programs and services that strengthen community arts, literacy, sport, recreation and volunteerism. Spirit of BC was supported by the Province of British Columbia.
Featured Stories
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Vanderhoof celebrates Spirit of BC with over 40 events
The Vanderhoof Spirit of Committee hosted a record-breaking 40 events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Building community spirit in Nanaimo
Spirit of BC Chair Camela Tang is dedicated to helping Nanaimo capitalize on opportunities arising from the 2010 Winter Games.
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Spirit of BC takes on Torino
The Spirit of BC committee in the Comox Valley travelled to the 2006 Torino Games.
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Spirit of BC Week 2007 a huge success
Surrey hosted the kick-off for Spirit of BC Week 2007 with a fun-filled day of activities for the whole family.
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Nanaimo shows community spirit
The Nanaimo Spirit of BC Committee held a community-wide festival to celebrate Spirit of BC Week.
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Burnaby hosts Spirit of BC Week launch celebration
Burnaby hosted the official launch of Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Spirit of BC Week 2008 a success across BC
Close to 100 communities across the province celebrated Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Spirit of BC Summit in Vancouver
Close to 120 Spirit of BC representatives visited Vancouver in April 2008 to share best practices and other knowledge.
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Richmond's Got the Spirit!
The Richmond Spirit of BC Committee produced car window stickers to spread community spirit.
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Good luck and welcome home, says Delta
The Delta Spirit of BC Committee developed a program to celebrate local athletes.
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2007 Spirit of BC Summit in Vancouver
120 people from 80 Spirit of BC committees attended the two-day summit in Vancouver.
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Chilliwack celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Chilliwack hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Castlegar celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Castlegar hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Campbell River celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Campbell River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Chetwynd celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Chetwynd hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008
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Burnaby celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Burnaby hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Bowen Island celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Bowen Island held free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week.
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Armstrong celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Armstong hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Abbotsford celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Abbotsford hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008
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100 Mile House celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
100 Mile House hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Comox Valley celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Comox Valley hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Coquitlam celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Coquitlam hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Courtenay celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Courtenay hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Cumberland celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Cumberland hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Dawson Creek celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Dawson Creek hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Delta celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Delta hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Enderby celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Enderby hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Fort St. John celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Fort St. John hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Fruitvale celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Fruitvale hosted a free skate to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Gold River celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Gold River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Harrison Hot Springs celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Harrison Hot Springshosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Hudson’s Hope celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Hudson’s Hope hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Hope celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Hope hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Kelowna celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Kelowna hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Kimberley celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Kimberley hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Ladysmith celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Ladysmith hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Lake Cowichan celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Lake Cowichan hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Langley celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Langley hosted events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Lillooet celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Lillooet hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Mackenzie celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Mackenzie hosted events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Merritt celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Merritt hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Mission celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Mission hosted a free community arts event to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Nanaimo celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Nanaimo hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Nelson celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Nelson hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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New Westminster celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
New Westminster hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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North Thompson Valley celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Communities in the North Thompson Valley celebrated Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Oceanside celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
The Oceanside Spirit of BC Committee hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Oliver and Osoyoos celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008
Oliver and Osoyoos hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Peachland celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Peachland hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Pemberton celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Pemberton hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Penticton celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Penticton hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Port Coquitlam celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Port Coquitlam hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Powell River celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Powell River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Prince George celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Prince George to host free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Quesnel celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Quesnel hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Revelstoke celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Revelstoke hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Smithers celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Smithers hosted events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Surrey celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Surrey hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Tofino celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Tofino hosted a walking challenge to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Vanderhoof celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Vanderhoof hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Victoria celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Victoria hosted a family swim to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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Wells celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
Wells hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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White Rock celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2008
White Rock hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2008.
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First Spirit of BC office opens in Surrey
The Surrey Spirit of BC Committee opened the first municipal Spirit of BC office in the province in 2007.
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Spirit of BC spotted at Oceanside Street Market
The Oceanside Spirit of BC Committee attracted volunteers and promoted committee activities at a local street market.
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Spirit Trail connects North Shore
The North Shore Spirit of BC Committee played a part in creating a 35-kilometre outdoor trail.
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Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Spirit staff honoured
Maple Ridge's Mike Murray received a BC Community Achievement Award.
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Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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New Westminster celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
New Westminster hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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North Okanagan celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
North Okanagan communities hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Oceanside celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Parksville and Qualicum Beach hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Pemberton celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Pemberton hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Penticton celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Penticton hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Port Coquitlam celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Port Coquitlam hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Port Hardy celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Port Hardy hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Port Moody celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Port Moody hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Powell River celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Powell River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Quesnel and Wells celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007
Quesnel and Wells hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Revelstoke celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Revelstoke hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Smithers celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Smithers hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Sunshine Coast celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Sunshine Coast communities hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Surrey celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Surrey hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Tahsis celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Tahsis hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Barriere celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Barriere hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Vanderhoof celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Vanderhoof hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Greater Victoria celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Communities in the Greater Victoria area hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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West Vancouver celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
West Vancouver hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Williams Lake Celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Williams Lake hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Hudson’s Hope and Cache Creek catch the Spirit
Hudson’s Hope and Cache Creek joined mroe than 40 communities across BC to celebrate the first annual Spirit of BC Week in 2005.
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Lillooet hosts Opportunities Forum
Rural BC communities gathered in Lillooet for the "Raise the Spirit of BC" Opportunities Forum 2005.
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Rossland Regional Roundtable records results
Kootenay Spirit of BC committees gathered in Rossland for discussions.
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The view from Comox Valley
Comox Valley Spirit of BC Committee Chair shares success stories.
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Abbotsford office opens
The Abbotsford Spirit of BC Committee opened its office in May 2006.
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Spirit of BC Week 2006 starts in Richmond
Richmond hosted the kick-off to Spirit of BC Week 2006.
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BC celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2006
Highlights of Spirit of BC Week 2006 from communities across BC.
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Spotlight on Abbotsford’s Spirit
The road to the May 2006 opening of the Abbotsford Spirit of BC Committee was one involving the larger community.
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Prince George hosts spirit roundtable
In 2006, Spirit of BC committees gathered in Prince George for a regional roundtable.
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Vanderhoof shows its spirit
Vanderhoof hosted 40 events for Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Spirit of BC Week 2007 celebrated across province
Spirit of BC Week 2007 highlights from communities throughout BC.
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Abbotsford celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Abbotsford hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Birken celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Birken hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Blubber Bay and Powell River celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007
Blubber Bay and Powell River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Boston Bar celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Boston Bar hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Grand Forks celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Grand Forks hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Bowen Island celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Bowen Island hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Burnaby celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Burnaby hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Campbell River celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Campbell River hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Cloverdale celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Cloverdale hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Comox Valley celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Comox Valley hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007
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Dawson Creek celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Dawson Creek hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Delta celebrates Spirit of BC Week 2007
Delta hosted free events to celebrate Spirit of BC Week 2007.
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Torch Relay launches in Victoria
Residents of Greater Victoria will make history on October 30th when they help launch the longest and biggest Olympic Torch relay Canada has ever seen.
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Bringing home the Spirit of the Games
You would think a community that's more than 1,000 kilometres from Vancouver would have a hard time connecting to the 2010 Winter Games. But the residents of Hudson's Hope are feeling the excitement thanks to their local Spirit of BC committee.
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B.C. communities celebrate one-year countdown
February marks the one-year countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Video: The 2010 Legacies Now Model
Susan Kelsey, Chair of the Comox Valley Spirit of BC Community Committee, talks about the success of the 2010 Legacies Now model.
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Bringing home the spirit of the 2010 Winter Games
Volunteer-based Spirit of BC committees around the province, representing more than 200 communities, are the heart of the Spirit of BC program, a partnership between 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of British Columbia, which promotes community innovation, pride and excellence.
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