Drawing depicts visual notes taken at the 2020 Public Health Summer Institute with the theme "Think Globally, Act Locally: Public Health and the Anthropocene". Themes related to the COVID-19 pandemic are depicted.
This fonds illustrates the life and work of G. Gary Runka and his contributions to the province of British Columbia. Gary Runka was the first General Manager of British Columbia's Agricultural Land Commission and helped establish the provincial Agricultural Land Reserve. After transitioning from a government career to private consulting, Runka provided comprehensive professional services through his land consultancy business, G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd., offering land capability and environmental assessments, integrated resource management, land and water use conflict resolution, and interdisciplinary land use planning. Described by colleagues as one of BC's most highly respected agrologists and influential land use planners, Runka had a 52-year career working on (or against) an incredible number of landmark projects in British Columbia, such as the Site C Project. Gary Runka’s partner in life and vocation, Joan M. Sawicki, worked with Gary on many of these projects—as well as her own; her contributions are also represented throughout the records of this fonds.
Gary Runka's deep connection to the land is evident from his earliest papers on aerial photo interpretation, his work with the Canada Land Inventory, through his speeches and his work establishing the BC Agricultural Land Reserve and in his subsequent consulting career through G.G. Runka Land Sense Ltd. Gary Runka's influence and legacy was recognized in the tributes paid after his death, including the post-humus award as the Real Estate Foundation's "Land Champion" for 2014.
The G. Gary Runka fonds has been divided into the following nine series:
1) Personal Records
2) Speeches & Publications
3) Professional Records
4) Agricultural Land Commission
5) Land Sense Ltd.
6) Client Files
7) Maps
8) Photographs
9) Digital Records
This map is the May 2008 amendment (Bylaw 8061) of the Schedule C of the 2001 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 7281 for the City of Prince George. This Schedule C map shows the long range land use for the City of Prince George.
This map is the October 2006 amendment (Bylaw 7807) of the Schedule C of the 2001 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 7281 for the City of Prince George. This Schedule C map shows the long range land use for the City of Prince George.
This map is the May 2006 amendment (Bylaw 7807) of the Schedule C of the 2001 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 7281 for the City of Prince George. This Schedule C map shows the long range land use for the City of Prince George.
This street map of the VLA area in Prince George includes property outlines and street numbers.
This map is Schedule C of the 2001 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 7281 for the City of Prince George. This Schedule C map shows the long range land use for the City of Prince George.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map reflects the 1998 amendment to the Official Community Plan.
This map is the Schedule A accompanying map for the City of Prince George's Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw No. 7022 of 1999. It depicts designated soil removal areas and M.O.T.H. gravel reserves.
The group stands in front of an ornate stone wall and two Canadian flags.
Handwritten annotation on photograph enclosure reads: “8/6/99. Dear Lady, When I saw this photograph I knew there was a certain person who would truly appreciate and ‘feel’ its significance. Not many steps left to take now . . . . your unwavering support is never more appreciated. best personal regards, Peter”; handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Nisga’a”.
This map depicts the City of Prince George's plan for soil removal and deposit.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map reflects the 1998 amendment to the Official Community Plan.
Item is Map 3 of a group of five maps relating to a City of Prince George Study of Construction Aggregates by the firm Willis, Cunliffe, Tair & Company Limited. Map 3 shows geology of the Prince George area and known sources of construction aggregates.
Item is Map 2 of a group of five maps relating to a City of Prince George Study of Construction Aggregates by the firm Willis, Cunliffe, Tair & Company Limited. Map 2 shows development areas and aggregate requirements for 1984 and 1994. As the map is undated, it is unclear whether the 1984 and 1994 dates are future estimates.
Item is Map 5 of a group of five maps relating to a City of Prince George Study of Construction Aggregates by the firm Willis, Cunliffe, Tair & Company Limited. Map 5 shows drill hole locations.
Item is Map 1 of a group of five maps relating to a City of Prince George Study of Construction Aggregates by the firm Willis, Cunliffe, Tair & Company Limited. Map 1 shows development areas and population for 1984 and 1994. As the map is undated, it is unclear whether the 1984 and 1994 dates are future estimates.
Item is Map 4 of a group of five maps relating to a City of Prince George Study of Construction Aggregates by the firm Willis, Cunliffe, Tair & Company Limited. Map 4 shows development areas, aggregate sources, and requirements for 1984 and 1994. As the map is undated, it is unclear whether the 1984 and 1994 dates are future estimates.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map depicts the east area of the City of Prince George, including the Prince George Airport (YXS) and the Blackburn area.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map depicts the northeast area of the City of Prince George, including the industrial areas on Prince George Pulpmill Road and Northwood Pulpmill Road along the Fraser River.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map depicts the central area of the City of Prince George, including the Bowl area, the VLA, the Crescents, South Fort George, Heritage, and Peden Hill.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map depicts the northwest area of the City of Prince George, including the North Nechako neighbourhood and the Hart.
This map is part of Schedule B of the 1993 Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 5909 for the City of Prince George. This particular map depicts the southwest area of the City of Prince George, including College Heights, UNBC, University Heights, and Vanway.
Photograph depicts Gary Runka receiving a Agricultural Institute of Canada Fellow award at the 1990 AIC Convention at the Penticton Conference Centre.
Photograph depicts recipients of the 1990 Agricultural Institute of Canada Fellow award at the 1990 AIC Convention at the Penticton Conference Centre. Gary Runka is third from right.
This municipal map of the City of Vancouver from 1987 shows street names and street widening information.
This file contains images of a land dispute around Cassiar. The photographs depict a cabin on a lot, a destroyed cabin, and outhouses. The accompanied documents in the original file refer to the subjects of "Claims, Leases, and Land lots," and it is implied that there were issues of squatters, illegal occupation, and mineral claims.
Item is the Proposed Land Use Map, 1978-2012, referred to in By-law No. 3138, the City of Prince George Official Community Plan. The original draft of this map was completed on October 24, 1977. This version of the map was amended in July 1982.
Item is a map depicting the areas of spring and fall shadow in the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future medium density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future low density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting a future high density development plan for the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting the areas of winter shadow in the Peden Hill neighbourhood in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting the Vancouver Carney study neighbourhood area in Prince George.
Item is a map depicting land use in the Vancouver Carney study neighbourhood area in Prince George. Also includes two mylar overlays that show the outlines of "unit 2" and "unit 3" development areas.
Photograph is a group portrait of the attendees at a Canada National Land Use meeting. Back row, left to right: Gary Runka, Bruce Chambers, Frank Heaps, Vern Spencer, Peter Whiting. Middle row, left to right: Bob Scace, Lee Munn, Bill Bourgeois, Jim Murphy, Gerry Acott, Dave Rochefort. Front row, left to right: Mike Simmons, Les Cooke, John Hetherington, Betty McGregor, Daniel Paquette, Peggy Thompson, Patsy Murphy.
Item is a map depicting proposed land use between 1978 and 2012 in the City of Prince George. This map was drawn for the City of Prince George Community Plan; this particular version of the map was displayed in City of Prince George council chambers through 1979.
Photograph is a group portrait of BC Agricultural Land Commission staff members at a Christmas party. Back row, left to right: Patti, Terry Lewis, unknown, Julie Glover, Gordon Gram, Gary Holisko, Kirk Miller, unknown, Shirley Brightman. Middle row, left to right: Eve Lew, Jim Plotnikoff (Santa). Front row, left to right: Verona Hoosen, unknown, Jane Perch, Denise Jankovich, unknown, unknown.
The group stands against wall, banquet tables in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “Minister DINA Hugh Faulkner + Kitamaat Band Council for Land Claim presentation”.
Hugh Faulkner and Kitamaat Band Council members sitting at a table talking during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation.
Hugh Faulkner is sitting at a table and speaking into a recording device that is held by two men. A third man is sitting with his back to the camera.
Minister Iona Campagnolo speaking at the North Coast District Council, three unidentified men and two unidentified women seated around her. Handwritten annotation on verso reads: “North Coast District Council”.
Item is a hand drawn and coloured map by the City of Prince George Planning Department depicting existing land use for the Van Bow neighbourhood area.
Item is a hand drawn and coloured map by the City of Prince George Planning Department depicting existing zoning for the Van Bow neighbourhood area. Also includes two hand-drawn mylar overlays for the map; one showing "Opportunities & Constraints" such as housing age and condition and the other showing "Subdivision Activity" over decades of development in the Van Bow area.
Item is a map annotated in colour by the City of Prince George Planning Department depicting major residential development proposals from June 1975 to August 1977 in the City of Prince George. This map was drawn for the City of Prince George interim Community Plan.
Hugh Faulkner and Kitamaat Band Council members sitting at a table talking during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation.
Two Kitamaat Band Council members sitting at a table during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation. A third man is sitting in the background with crossed arms.
The group stands against wall, banquet tables in foreground.
Handwritten annotation on verso reads: "Minister DINA Hugh Faulkner + Kitamaat Band Council for Land Claim presentation".
Group shot of Hugh Faulkner and the Kitimaat Band Council at a land claims presentation during the North Coast District Council meeting. Eight council members are pictured.
Iona Campagnolo sitting and speaking with Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Doolan in Kincolith during the North Coast Council meeting and land claim presentation with the Kitimaat Band Council.
Hugh Faulkner, Kitamaat Band Council members, and an unknown man sitting at a table talking during the Kitamaat Band North Coast District Council meeting and land claim presentation.