Showing 7523 results

The British Columbia Historical Association, established in 1922, was renamed the British Columbia Historical Federation on July 29, 1983.

The organization was formed in 1922 as a branch or section of the British Columbia Historical Association, a province-wide organization. In 1983 the provincial body was renamed the British Columbia Historical Federation; therefore, the name of the Victoria branch also changed. The body later was renamed the Victoria Historical Society. It continues to be a member of the British Columbia Historical Federation.

The British Columbia Historical Federation was organized October 12, 1922, as “The British Columbia Historical Association” (BCHA) and registered under the Societies Act, March 2, 1927. Its change of name was registered under the Society Act, July 29, 1983.

The objects of the organization are to encourage research and to stimulate public interest in BC history; to promote the preservation and marking of historic sites, relics, and natural features of historical interest; and to publish historical sketches, studies and documents. Activities in its early years included holding reunions of British Columbia pioneers; an annual event commemorating the arrival of Richard Blanshard; the establishment of commemorative tablets and cairns at historic sites; and the publication of the British Columbia Historical Quarterly. The BCHA created committees to study particular issues, including Education, Bibliography, Necrology, Local Features and Genealogy.

Initially set up as one organization for the entire province, the BCHA reorganized in 1936. A system of “sections” was created. Victoria was Branch 1, and others were set up in Vancouver, New Westminster, Lillooet and around the province. For earlier time periods, it is often difficult to determine the exact name of the local group. As a general rule, the locals were referred to as "sections" before 1959 and "branches" after 1959. Although the terms section and branch were used, the researcher should keep in mind that in time the association consisted of local groups that were autonomous societies. In time, the local groups changed their names; for example, the British Columbia Historical Association, Vancouver Section, changed its name to the Vancouver Historical Society.

Historic Sites Advisory Board was established in 1972. Transferred April 1, 1976 from Dept. of the Provincial Secretary to the Parks Branch of Dept. of Recreation and Travel Industry. Replaced October 28, 1977 by the Heritage Advisory Board.

The British Columbia Home and School Federation was established in 1922 and was based in New Westminster, B.C.

Established by departmental reorganization, 1930.

The Hospital Insurance Inquiry Board was established in 1951 by the Hospital Insurance Act Inquiry Act (SBC 1951, c. 36). An eight-member board was appointed to investigate every phase of the British Columbia Hospital Insurance Service, a branch of the Department of Health and Welfare. The service was established in 1949 as a result of the enactment of the Hospital Insurance Act (SBC 1948, c. 28). It had been in operation for less than three years at the time of the inquiry but had experienced difficulties due to its size and scope. There was no established precedent for a hospital insurance scheme on such a large scale. The inquiry proved equally cumbersome as the board and consultants traveled the province to obtain submissions and hold public hearings within the one-year time frame. The report submitted to the Legislature in 1952 contained recommendations, which resulted in amendments to the Hospital Insurance Act.

The British Columbia Hospital Insurance Service was established in 1949. The name changed to Hospital Programs in 1975.

In 1975 the British Columbia Hospital Insurance Service changed its name to Hospital Programs.

The British Columbia Hospitals' Association was formed in 1918 to promote intercommunication between hospitals, raise the standards of hospital work and promote hospital development within communities. The Association changed its name in 1973 to the British Columbia Association of Hospitals and Health Organizations before becoming the British Columbia Health Association in 1974 and the Health Association of British Columbia in 1997.

The Housing Commission was appointed by order-in-council on May 3, 1950 pursuant to the administration of the Housing Act, 1950. The post of Housing Commissioner was held from 1950 to 1967 by James Everett Brown, who from 1954 was also Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs. In 1967 the functions of the Housing Commission were transferred to the new created Housing and Urban Renewal Division.

A crown corporation of the Province of British Columbia, its main purpose was to enable the Province to make use of federal funding with respect to rental housing units operated by the provincial government throughout B.C. The chairman of the Board of Directors (in 1976-1977) was the Minister of Housing.

In 1976-1977, the British Columbia Housing Corporation was one of three agencies under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing. The other two were Dunhill Development Corporation Limited, and the British Columbia Housing Management Commission.

Acquired on January 10, 1974, Dunhill's prime responsibility was the assembly and servicing of land for housing developments. The crown corporation had four divisions: Land Development Division, Property Management Division, Operations Division, Marketing Division.

The British Columbia Housing Management Commission was established in 1967 to manage public housing. At the end of 1975, the commission had a portfolio of 6,845 units. The federal/provincial rent supplement program for tenants in government-owned, and non-profit housing projects was also administered by the Commission.

The British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BCHMC), commonly known as BC Housing, was constituted a body corporate and politic, pursuant to section 11 of the now repealed Housing Act (RSBC 1960, c. 183), by order in council 3746/67, approved December 8, 1967, and published as B.C. Reg. 76/68.

The mandate of BCHMC or BC Housing continued to be provided under the British Columbia Ministry Of Lands, Parks and Housing Act (RSBC 1996, c. 307). This mandate was to provide affordable housing to British Columbians by developing, administering and managing social housing throughout the province. BC Housing is also responsible for the administration of the Home Owner Protection Act (SBC 1998, c. 31). Under this legislation, it is also responsible for licensing residential builders, administering owner builder authorizations, overseeing home warranty insurance, and carrying out research and education to improve the quality of residential construction and consumer protection.

BC Housing is accountable to the Minister of Housing through a Board of Commissioners, responsible for corporate governance, and appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The Chief Executive Officer is appointed by and reports to the Board of Commissioners and is accountable to the Board, but is not a board member.

At the end of 1975, the commission had a portfolio of 6,845 units. The federal/provincial rent supplement program for tenants in government-owned, and non-profit housing projects was also administered by the Commission. The chairman of the Board of Directors at that time was the Minister of Housing.

In 1976-1977, the BCHMC or BC Housing was one of three agencies under the jurisdiction of the Department of Housing. The other two were Dunhill Development Corporation Limited, and the British Columbia Housing Corporation. Acquired on January 10, 1974, Dunhill's prime responsibility was the assembly and servicing of land for housing developments. The crown corporation had four divisions: Land Development Division, Property Management Division, Operations Division, Marketing Division. The main purpose of the British Columbia Housing Corporation was to enable the Province to make use of federal funding with respect to rental housing units operated by the provincial government throughout B.C.

Prior to 1967 when the British Columbia Housing Management Commission was established, some functions of BCHMC regarding public/social housing were carried out under programs funded by the Provincial Secretary.

Administrative history unavailable.

BC Hydro was created in 1962 when the BC government merged the recently nationalized BC Electric Railway Co. with the BC Power Commission in order to have a utility large enough to undertake massive hydroelectric developments on the Peace and Columbia rivers. When the province acquired BC Electric it took possession of a gas company and a variety of transit lines. BC Hydro began shedding these operations in 1979; by the end of the 1980s it was purely an electrical utility. In 2003 the province created a separate company, BC Transmission Corporation, to operate Hydro's transmission assets. In 2010 Hydro and BCTC reconsolidated into a single company. BC Hydro is the largest of the provincial crown corporations and third largest electric utility in Canada, delivering electricity to more than 94 percent of the province's population. The corporation generates power primarily from hydroelectric generating stations around the province; the rest is produced at steam, gas turbine and stationary diesel plants. It is regulated by the BC Utilities Commission.

The Indian Advisory Committee was established in 1950 by the Indian Inquiry Act (SBC 1950, c. 32) under its first name, the Provincial Advisory Committee on Indian Affairs. The committee initially reported to the Department of Labour. In 1957, the name changed to the Indian Advisory Committee and in 1962 it was transferred to the Department of the Provincial Secretary.
In 1969, the province created The First Citizens' Fund, a perpetual fund to support cultural, educational and economic development programs for Indigenous people, communities and businesses in B.C. This fund was administered by the Committee on the advice of the First Citizens' Fund Advisory Committee. The name of the Indian Advisory Committee was changed to Indian Advisory Branch in 1974.

Established 1969 by Randy Bouchard

Organized in 1938 pursuant to “Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act, 1937.” Functions taken over by the British Columbia Labour Relations Board, January 1948.

The commission was established under Section 8 of the Inquiry Act by Order in Council 624, dated 16 May 1996, with Dr. Mark K. Jaccard appointed as sole commissioner. Interim report submitted July 5, 1996. Final report submitted September 30, 1996.

The Perry Commission of Inquiry into Six Mile Ranch was established by order in council 47 on 16 January 1998 pursuant to section 8 of the Inquiry Act and Section 40 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act. The commission was to inquire into and report on all applications described in section 40(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act respecting the Six Mile Ranch, Kamloops on the Lake Resort. Sections 40 to 43 empower cabinet to declare any application before the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to be in the “provincial interest.” Once so declared, review of the application is conducted according to criteria that are significantly wider than those observed by the ALC and include “probable environmental, economic, social, cultural and heritage effects, and, without limitation, the agricultural effects” of the application. Jurisdiction of the Perry Commission was challenged in three areas, constitutional authority, alleged failure of due process, and, alleged lack of jurisdiction under the ALC Act. These challenges are addressed at the beginning of the commission's report. On 30 January commissioner David G. Perry met with directors of the ALC and developer of Six Mile Ranch, Kamloops on the Lake Resort, Michael Grenier, President, Pagebrook Inc. in the Burnaby office of the ALC. On 9 February the development site was inspected and public hearings were held in Kamloops on 10 and 11 February and again in Vancouver on 12 and 13 February. The commission submitted its report on 23 February 1998. In addition to addressing the terms of reference of order in council 47, the report made recommendations respecting potential problems raised by the use of section 40 of the Act.

The Commission of Inquiry into Social Housing in British Columbia was appointed under the Inquiry Act by Order in Council no. 710, March 27, 1986. Commissioners: James C. Cosh (Chairman), Shelley Tratch, and James Cutt. Inquiry into the provision, management and administration of social housing in British Columbia.

Inquiry by John Owen Wilson, Commissioner: re: Mount View High School, Saanich, B.C., report of July 14-Aug. 26, 1943. The Inquiry into the Administration of Mount View High School was established under Section 5 of the Public Inquiries Act by Order in Council 1096, dated 8 July 1943 with John Owen Wilson appointed as sole Commissioner. The Commissioner was to inquire into the administration of Mount View High School, Saanich, and in particular into the methods of discipline and alleged excessive corporal punishment administered by the Principal or by any other teacher. The Report of the Inquiry was submitted on 4 September 1943 and tabled with the Legislature on 3 February 1944.

The British Columbia Inquiry into the Circumstances of Landslides at Whatshan was commissioned under the Public Inquiries Act on 4 September 1953 to inquire into all circumstances surrounding two successive slides on 11 and 16 August 1953. These slides destroyed a portion of a hydro-electric generating plant built by the British Columbia Power Commission (BCPC) near Needles, BC, known as the Whatshan Development. The commissioner, Supreme Court Justice John Valentine Clyne, was appointed to inquire into the slides and their causes and to determine what technical advice BCPC received, determine the quality of that advice, determine whether the advice was followed and ascertain whether negligence or faulty judgement contributed to the disaster. Proceedings commenced in Vancouver, BC on 5 October 1953 and concluded on 22 January 1954. Twenty-two days were spent taking evidence and included 25 presentations by witnesses and 27 filed exhibits. A visit was made to Whatshan for the purpose of inspecting the slide area, the power plant and the pressure tunnel. In his report, the commissioner found that the British Columbia Power Commission and its chief engineer were negligent in failing to take reasonable steps to prevent the danger of landslides.

In late May 1975, Michael James Audain was asked by the British Columbia Government to conduct an inquiry into all aspects of mobile homes in British Columbia, and to submit a report to the cabinet in early fall suggesting specific legislative action. Report published November 1975.