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"The Caledonia Writing Series & Gorse Press"
2000.6.08.1.01 · File · 1995
Part of Barry McKinnon fonds

File consists of two publication created by Barry McKinnon: (1) "The Caledonia Writing Series: 1972-1980 & Gorse Press (a bibliography)" and (2) "The Caledonia Writing Series and Gorse Press: A Chronicle and Bibliography" (ca.1994 ?). File also contains the following four poems: "October Poem" by Jamie Reid (1988); "Figmental" by Lissa Wolsak (1996); and "from the Walk" and "Envoi - " both by Barry McKinnon (1996).
The Caitlin Press
1996.2.1.1.094 · File · 1993
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

File contains a letter to Brian Fawcett from Cynthia Wilson, Publisher from The Caitlin Press. Includes a letter requesting Fawcett to review "Four Realities", containing works by Northern B.C. poets.
The Bullion Pit
The Bullion Pit
2012.13.1.69.25 · Item · [1981?]
Part of J. Kent Sedgwick fonds

Image depicts the Bullion Pit in Likely, B.C. It is a man-made canyon from the days of the gold-rush, formed by the use of hydraulic monitors. The gold-mine operated from 1892 to 1942.
"The British Columbia Experience" speech by Gary Runka
"The British Columbia Experience" speech by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.28 · File · Oct. 1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "The British Columbia Experience" for the Planning for Rural Growth event in Whatcom County, Bellingham, Washington.

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This is an important overview document of the farmland preservation program, summarizing the situation after about 6 years since the program's introduction.

There are several interesting points made in the paper - which was given to a non-BC / Canadian audience. A sample of these points included:

  • The ALR is based on ecological characteristics of the land and this was very important to the ALR's
    success;
  • The ALR is a long term zone;
  • The legislation is not enough - the ALR will not be secure until agriculture and the farming community become an integral part of planning at every level;
  • The Langley Properties and work of the Property Management Branch which re-surveying the properties into viable commercial farm units;
  • Conflicting priorities of provincial agencies create difficulties;

GGR observes that the Commission has the opportunity "... to have provincial input into planning for agriculture." This is an action, that in due course, the Commission would play a leadership role."
"The British Columbia Agricultural Land Preservation Program" speech and article by Gary Runka
"The British Columbia Agricultural Land Preservation Program" speech and article by Gary Runka
2020.4.2.1.23 · File · 1977-1978
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

File consists of a speech given by Gary Runka entitled "B.C. Agricultural Land Preservation Program". This speech was originally given on March 23, 1977 at the Sol Conservation Society of America National Symposium. Includes a version of the speech turned into a paper submitted for publication as "British Columbia's Agricultural Land Preservation Program" in the Assessors Journal. The speech and paper is accompanied by:

  • supplementary transparencies for presentation
  • Resume for G. Gary Runka
  • Canada Land Inventory Ratings
  • Summary of Applications Processed under the Land Commission Act
  • Areas Included and Excluded from the ALR by Year
  • Flow Chart for Applications under the Agricultural Land Commission Act

Commentary on this speech by Barry Smith of the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands:
"This speech was given on March 23, 1977 and represents a major paper given to an international audience.

GGR provides a contextual overview of B.C. and breaks his speech into an overview of the legislation, how the ALR was established and the administration of the Reserve.

The speech, in part, draws upon themes in other speeches but this paper tends to pull all these subjects together in this single presentation.

GGR notes that up to this point 80% of the exclusion applications are from non-farmers and it is estimated that the program has saved 40,000 acres (16,187 ha.) of farmland from being converted to irreversible uses.

GGR outlines several key principles to having a successful program to preserve agricultural land including:

  • Regulations must be based on solid technical data people can understand;
  • Any control mechanism needs to be basically apolitical;
  • Must include shared decision-making - local governments and the public were involved in creating the ALR plans and local governments continue to provide comments and recommendations on applications; and
  • Ensure opportunity for integration and communication with the Ministry of Agriculture and other provincial government agencies and Advisory Committees of the B.C. Federation of Agriculture.

This speech was published as part of the symposium proceedings: "Land Use, Tough Choices in Today's World: The Proceedings of a
National Symposium, March 21-24,1977, in Omaha, Nebraska" by the Soil Conservation Society of America."
The Bourchier Album
2009.5.3 · File · [ca. 1895 - 1950]
Part of Taylor-Baxter Family Photograph Collection

This photograph album consists of photographs of remote police barracks at Mile 47 and Mile 29; early settlements and/or mercantile stores at Tete Jaune Cache, McBride, Sand Creek, Fort George and South Fort George; Grand Trunk Pacific Railway forestry and railway camps; scows and paddlewheel conveyors on the Fraser River; automobiles; community leisure activities; as well as, images of the Bourchier family. The following South Fort George establishments are identifiable within these photographs: Empress Hotel, Ah Yee General Merchant, German Bakery, Northern Hotel, South Fort George Drug Store & Post Office, St. Michael’s Church, Prince George Hotel, Ford Monarch dealership, Astoria Hotel, and King George V Elementary School. Identified geographic locations featured in these photographs include: Tete Jaune, Upper Fraser, Mile 47, Mile 29, Fraser River, Mt. Robson, McBride, Sand Creek, Glacier Mountain, Moose River, Giscome Portage, Pott Falls, Red Deer River, Grand Canyon, Summit Lake, Canoe Pass, Connaught Hill, Nechako Bridge, and Island Cache.

 Bourchier, Alan K.
"The Bog Forests"
2020.4.2.3.051 · Item · 1980
Part of G. Gary Runka fonds

Item is a 1980 paper entitled "The Bog Forests" by the Corporation of the Township of Richmond Environmental Control Officer and Planning Department.
"The Big Life"
1996.2.4.2.10 · Item · 8 Oct. 1996
Part of Brian Fawcett fonds

Video recording consists of a personal recording of the CBC show "The Big Life", which Fawcett possibly used for research purposes. Hosted by Daniel Richler, this show includes segments on pop culture; beauty in culture; importance of physical appearance which determines level of success in society. Also includes a segment on Cambodia travelogue.
The Big Kettle. Omineca River
The Big Kettle. Omineca River
2004.1.2.2.34 · Item · ca. 1931
Part of Phipps-Mackenzie Collection

Caption: The Big Kettle. Omineca River. the gas from this, kills birds, rats and mice. Item is a photograph of three survey crewman standing besie the Big Kettle - a geiser (?)
The Berkeleys
2002.14.1.10.22 · File · 2001
Part of Marianne (Marika) Ainley fonds

File consists of research materials concerning the Berkeleys, particularly Edith Berkeley and Jean Freeman. File includes recorded interview with Jean Freeman, photos of Jean Freeman and the Berkeley's house, related correspondence, and photocopied research materials.
"The Beat Niche"
2000.6.04.3.017 · File · 1994
Part of Barry McKinnon fonds

File consists of issues of the literary periodical entitled "The Beat Niche", including volume 1 issue 1.