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| British Columbia Premier Christy Clark made special note of the potential for economic development in Prince Rupert during her closing address to the UBCM convention on Friday (photo from BC Gov't website) |
Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain got a one minute shout out during Premier Clark's keynote address to the UBCM convention on Friday morning, as the Premier noted the enthusiasm that Prince Rupert is feeling with the prospect of future growth on the horizon.
Calling on the history of Charles Hays and his vision for the port city of 100 years ago, Ms. Clark noted that like Hays, Mayor Brain is focused on the future for the community, with a vision that emphasized how the community can achieve success.
"Lee Brain in Prince Rupert, Lee has an incredible vision. Charles Hays who died on the Titanic in 1912, had a vision too. And he wasn't able to complete it, his vision was to make Prince Rupert a port for the world, to open up the Northwest.
Well Lee has taken on that vision, with gusto, so that he can make sure that he realizes that future for Prince Rupert, that so many, so long ago may have already given up on.
Because he knows, that when he sees his Chamber of Commerce grow by 46 per cent, it means that small businesses are coming and that small businesses are growing.
And that is his vision and a vision of many leaders in the Northwest, a part of our province that has sat out economic growth for far too long"
The Premier's comments for Prince Rupert reflected much of her talking points of the full address, one of looking to continue to see economic growth for the province and the opportunity to bring back former residents who are now returning home to take advantage of the possibilities being considered for their former home towns.
Towards that theme, the Premier announced the creation of what is called the Rural Dividend, a 75 million dollar project to be delivered over the course of three years.
Other items of note from her address included a focus on crime, with a re-dedication towards getting tough on criminals, with a focus on gang related activity.
Those themes and other notes for the UBCM delegates can be reviewed below:
Wildfire prevention funding increased, new approaches to forest enhancement
$90 million available for infrastructure in October
Communities to benefit from expanded high-speed Internet service
Up to $75-million Rural Dividend will help smaller communities
B. C. invests $5 million to further tackle crime
The speech which lasted a bit over a half hour, delivered a stream of points for delegates to take home with them. You can review the full presentation from the Province's You Tube video feed.
For those looking for the Premier's comments on the North Coast, her notes directed towards Mayor Brain and on the prospects for the future for the North Coast arrive at the 17 minute mark.
For a review of some of the talking points from the UBCM convention this year see our archive page here.
"Lee Brain in Prince Rupert, Lee has an incredible vision. Charles Hays who died on the Titanic in 1912, had a vision too. And he wasn't able to complete it, his vision was to make Prince Rupert a port for the world, to open up the Northwest.
Well Lee has taken on that vision, with gusto, so that he can make sure that he realizes that future for Prince Rupert, that so many, so long ago may have already given up on.
Because he knows, that when he sees his Chamber of Commerce grow by 46 per cent, it means that small businesses are coming and that small businesses are growing.
And that is his vision and a vision of many leaders in the Northwest, a part of our province that has sat out economic growth for far too long"
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| Prince Rupert's delegation to the UBCM convention, (right hand side) snared front row seats for Premier Clark's closing address Friday (photo from BC Gov't website) |
Towards that theme, the Premier announced the creation of what is called the Rural Dividend, a 75 million dollar project to be delivered over the course of three years.
Other items of note from her address included a focus on crime, with a re-dedication towards getting tough on criminals, with a focus on gang related activity.
Those themes and other notes for the UBCM delegates can be reviewed below:
Wildfire prevention funding increased, new approaches to forest enhancement
$90 million available for infrastructure in October
Communities to benefit from expanded high-speed Internet service
Up to $75-million Rural Dividend will help smaller communities
B. C. invests $5 million to further tackle crime
The speech which lasted a bit over a half hour, delivered a stream of points for delegates to take home with them. You can review the full presentation from the Province's You Tube video feed.
For those looking for the Premier's comments on the North Coast, her notes directed towards Mayor Brain and on the prospects for the future for the North Coast arrive at the 17 minute mark.
For a review of some of the talking points from the UBCM convention this year see our archive page here.
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