Clark, Christy
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of Jolly Dhaliwal and Christy Clark with an unidentified individual at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop called Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. He is also one of the founding members of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, where he served as a Vice-President.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop called Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. He is also one of the founding members of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, where he served as a Vice-President.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of Christy Clark, Brenda Locke, Amarjit Samra, Doug McCallum, and Jolly Dhaliwal with unidentified individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
Amarjit Samra opened A-Class Autobody and Glass, a family owned and operated business in 1984. The business provides professional auto body repair and is based in Delta, B.C. Samra, a businessman, has led many community operations, these include serving as President of Surrey/Delta Punjabi Bazaar Association and as President of Spark Education Foundation Surrey. Samra was voted as the Top 100 influential Indo-Canadian in BC, 2008. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contribution to Canada. He was nominated for Surrey Business excellence award in 2008.
Doug McCallum is a former mayor of Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). McCallum was first elected mayor in 1996, serving three consecutive terms after being re-elected in 1999 and 2000. He ran again in 2005 and 2014, losing both times before returning to the mayor's chair in 2018.
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop called Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. He is also one of the founding members of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, where he served as a Vice-President.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
Amarjit Samra opened A-Class Autobody and Glass, a family owned and operated business in 1984. The business provides professional auto body repair and is based in Delta, B.C. Samra, a businessman, has led many community operations, these include serving as President of Surrey/Delta Punjabi Bazaar Association and as President of Spark Education Foundation Surrey. Samra was voted as the Top 100 influential Indo-Canadian in BC, 2008. He was also awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding contribution to Canada. He was nominated for Surrey Business excellence award in 2008.
Doug McCallum is a former mayor of Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.). McCallum was first elected mayor in 1996, serving three consecutive terms after being re-elected in 1999 and 2000. He ran again in 2005 and 2014, losing both times before returning to the mayor's chair in 2018.
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop called Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. He is also one of the founding members of the Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, where he served as a Vice-President.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Christy Clark with unidentified individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Jolly Dhaliwal, Christy Clark, and Brenda Locke with individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. A reputation for outstanding customer service coupled with strong connections in the business community paved his entry to real estate where he was named "Rookie of the Year" by the Fraser Valley Board. He is also one of the founding members of Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, served as a Vice-President and participated among the other fellow Rotarians in various community and international humanitarian projects.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Jolly Dhaliwal is one of the founding members of the Indo-Canadian Business Association and has served in all executive positions. Dhaliwal started his first venture in 1982, opening an auto body shop Columbia Collision Repairs Ltd. A reputation for outstanding customer service coupled with strong connections in the business community paved his entry to real estate where he was named "Rookie of the Year" by the Fraser Valley Board. He is also one of the founding members of Rotary Club of Surrey-Newton, served as a Vice-President and participated among the other fellow Rotarians in various community and international humanitarian projects.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Christy Clark at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Christy Clark and Brenda Locke with unidentified individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Brenda Locke was appointed Minister of State for Mental Health and Addiction Services on Sep. 20, 2004. She was first elected in 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey - Green Timbers. Locke has served as chair of the Legislative Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, and as a member of the Select Standing Committee on Education and the Government Caucus Committee on Health. She previously was on the Safe School Task Force, Burrard Thermal Task Force and on PNWER (Pacific Northwest Economic Region). Before becoming an MLA, Locke was the executive director of the BC Liquor Licensee and Retailers Association, a position she held since 1985. From 1979 to 1983, she was the office manager for the Richmond Association for Children's Services which managed three group homes for troubled youth and an outreach program for youth under twelve. Locke holds three professional affiliations: Association of Tourism Professions member who achieved Distinguished Member status in 1997; Hospitality Industry Education Advisory Committee member (1988-2000) and chair (1995-2000); and, Hospitality Industry Liquor Licensing Advisory Committee member (1987-1998). Locke's community activities include: supporter of children's minor sports (1995-present); Tourism Surrey Task Force (1999-2001); Surrey Chamber of Commerce (1996-present); Member of Green Timbers Heritage Society (2000-2001); Surrey's "Healthiest Babies Possible" (1990-1995); Burnaby's FAS/FAE Committee (1991-1994); and, Richmond's Designated Mother Project (1989-1990).
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
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Photograph of Christy Clark with unidentified individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
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Photograph of Christy Clark with unidentified individuals at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of Christy Clark addressing the audience at the 7th annual Indo-Canadian Business Association (ICBA) Achievement Awards. The event took place at the Crystal at York banquet hall in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
In 1997, ICBA started the scholarship program known as the Achievement Awards. To date, the association has raised and distributed over $300,000 in scholarship funds. The Indo-Canadian Business Association of B.C. (ICBABC) has been supporting and promoting the Indo-Canadian business community since 1992. As a registered society, ICBABC organizes scholarships, networking events, and charity initiatives, including the achievement awards and annual golf tournaments. The association remains committed to fostering business growth, community engagement, and philanthropic efforts in Surrey and Delta.
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Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals at the Sikh Temple (gurdwara) located in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.). Individuals had gathered at the Sikh Temple for the Vaisakhi Nagar Kirtan, an annual event hosted and organized by the Khalsa Diwan Society in Vancouver. Among the group of individuals are Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark.
Gordon Campbell was sworn in as British Columbia's 34th Premier on June 5, 2001. Campbell was elected leader of the B.C. Liberal Party in September 1993. He was elected to the B.C. Legislature in 1994 in a by-election to represent the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena and was re-elected in 1996 and 2001 for Vancouver-Point Grey. Campbell attended public school in Vancouver. After graduating he received a scholarship to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He worked his way through university in the dining hall and as the associate to the secretary of the college, and received his bachelor of arts degree. He later received a master's of business administration from Simon Fraser University. He was a secondary school teacher, basketball and track coach in Yola, Nigeria, working under the auspices of CUSO. He then became an assistant to former Vancouver mayor Art Phillips. From 1976 to 1981, he worked with Marathon Realty, where he became general manager of development. In 1981, he founded Citycore Development Corporation. In 1984, Campbell was elected to Vancouver City Council. From 1986 to 1993, he served as Mayor of Vancouver for three successive terms. From 2001 to 2011, Campbell served as Premier of British Columbia, and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2016. During his tenure as Premier, Campbell reduced taxes, restrained spending, revolutionized the measurement and management of regulations, and markedly improved the economy of the province. Among his recognitions and awards, Campbell received the Order of British Columbia as well as the Order of Canada. In 2014, he was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Thompson Rivers University. He was awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) for his contributions to the province and country.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in Sikh history, Vaisakhi is also a harvest festival in Punjab, observed with joy and thanksgiving. Additionally, Vaisakhi holds special significance for Hindus, as it marks the beginning of the solar new year and is celebrated in various regions of India under different names, such as Pohela Boishakh in Bengal and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.
The Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver oversees the Vaisakhi celebrations in Vancouver. The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikh values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.
Gordon Campbell was sworn in as British Columbia's 34th Premier on June 5, 2001. Campbell was elected leader of the B.C. Liberal Party in September 1993. He was elected to the B.C. Legislature in 1994 in a by-election to represent the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena and was re-elected in 1996 and 2001 for Vancouver-Point Grey. Campbell attended public school in Vancouver. After graduating he received a scholarship to Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. He worked his way through university in the dining hall and as the associate to the secretary of the college, and received his bachelor of arts degree. He later received a master's of business administration from Simon Fraser University. He was a secondary school teacher, basketball and track coach in Yola, Nigeria, working under the auspices of CUSO. He then became an assistant to former Vancouver mayor Art Phillips. From 1976 to 1981, he worked with Marathon Realty, where he became general manager of development. In 1981, he founded Citycore Development Corporation. In 1984, Campbell was elected to Vancouver City Council. From 1986 to 1993, he served as Mayor of Vancouver for three successive terms. From 2001 to 2011, Campbell served as Premier of British Columbia, and High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2011 to 2016. During his tenure as Premier, Campbell reduced taxes, restrained spending, revolutionized the measurement and management of regulations, and markedly improved the economy of the province. Among his recognitions and awards, Campbell received the Order of British Columbia as well as the Order of Canada. In 2014, he was presented an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Thompson Rivers University. He was awarded both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012) for his contributions to the province and country.
Christy Clark was born and raised in Burnaby, B.C., where she later attended Simon Fraser University. Clark's educational pursuits also took her to the University of Edinburgh and the Sorbonne. She ran successfully as the B.C. Liberal Party candidate in the riding of Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain in the 1996 provincial general election and was re-elected to the Legislative Assembly to represent Port Moody-Westwood in 2001. Clark served as Deputy Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Children and Family Development and Vice-Chair of Treasury Board. In 2005, she stepped back from public life to spend more time with family. In the ensuing years, Clark worked in media as a columnist, commentator and as host of the "Christy Clark Show" on Vancouver radio station CKNW. In 2011, she returned to provincial politics, winning the leadership of the governing B.C. Liberal Party and thereby becoming Premier of British Columbia. In a subsequent by-election, Clark was elected to represent the riding of Vancouver-Point Grey in the Legislative Assembly. Through her re-election in 2013, this time in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, Clark became the first woman elected as Premier in British Columbia. Among her initiatives as Premier, Clark brought the anti-bullying "Pink Shirt Campaign" to British Columbia to raise awareness of issues related to bullying in schools, workplaces and communities. She was re-elected in the 2017 provincial general election, becoming the first woman to be re-elected as Premier in British Columbia. Following the change of government in British Columbia in July 2017, Clark became the Leader of the Official Opposition. She resigned as leader of the BC Liberal Party and the member for Kelowna West in August 2017. Clark is a recipient of many awards, including the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2009.
Vaisakhi is one of the most important festivals in Sikhi, marking the formation of the Khalsa in 1699 by the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji. It is a time of renewal, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with processions, prayers, and acts of service. Beyond its significance in Sikh history, Vaisakhi is also a harvest festival in Punjab, observed with joy and thanksgiving. Additionally, Vaisakhi holds special significance for Hindus, as it marks the beginning of the solar new year and is celebrated in various regions of India under different names, such as Pohela Boishakh in Bengal and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.
The Khalsa Diwan Society of Vancouver oversees the Vaisakhi celebrations in Vancouver. The Khalsa Diwan Society is a pioneer Sikh society, one of the oldest in Vancouver, formed on July 22, 1902 in British Columbia, Canada, formally established in 1906. In 1908, the Society purchased and built the first Sikh temple in Vancouver, which was located on West 2nd Avenue. This is believed to be the first Sikh temple in the whole of the American continent. This temple served the Sikh community until a new temple was occupied on April 25, 1970. The original temple was sold to build a bigger (present) temple located on Ross Street. The Khalsa Diwan Society has been a pioneer in raising Sikhi related issues and getting recognition for Sikhs in Canada. It continues to build a strong community based on Sikh values and principles. Every year the society organizes sports activities, including soccer and wrestling tournaments.