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$8.1 MILLION INVESTED IN PROVINCIAL HERITAGE PROPERTIES
February 26, 2009

Minister Bill Bennett, joined by Minister Ida Chong, announces $8.1 million to support the conservation and management of provincial heritage sites in British Columbia.

In the photo from left to right: Gail Simpson (Point Ellice House); Jan Ross (Emily Carr House); Liza Curran (Hat Creek Ranch); Minister Bennett, Minister Chong, Laura Williams (Fort Steele); Lily Chow (Barkerville); Ian Fawcett (Craigflower Manor and School). In far corner, Braden Young from the Conservatory of Music - Collegium Program who provided music.
In the photo from left to right: Gail Simpson (Point Ellice House); Jan Ross (Emily Carr House); Liza Curran (Hat Creek Ranch); Minister Bennett, Minister Chong, Laura Williams (Fort Steele); Lily Chow (Barkerville); Ian Fawcett (Craigflower Manor and School). In far corner, Braden Young from the Conservatory of Music - Collegium Program who provided music.
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The event took place at the chapel at St. Ann's Academy. St. Ann's Academy is a provincial and national historic site owned and managed by the Provincial Capital Commission. The event was attended by representatives from both the heritage community and tourism sector.
The event took place at the chapel at St. Ann's Academy. St. Ann's Academy is a provincial and national historic site owned and managed by the Provincial Capital Commission. The event was attended by representatives from both the heritage community and tourism sector.

Minister Bennett speaks with Liza Curran from Hat Creek Ranch and Laura Williams from Fort Steele about the announcement.
Minister Bennett speaks with Liza Curran from Hat Creek Ranch and Laura Williams from Fort Steele about the announcement.

Minister Bennett greets Lily Chow, Board Member of Barkerville Historic Trust.
Minister Bennett greets Lily Chow, Board Member of Barkerville Historic Trust.