[BCMA] FW: Premier designate & Heritage

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

The entire problem with the government's view of heritage and culture is
that it is something which can be exploited to bring in tourist bucks.
I guess they just don't get it.
Ho hum . . .

On 1 March 2011 11:16, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv. <
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> FEBRUARY 27 2011
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> A CALL TO RENEW
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> Clark Responds to Abbott's Stand
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> A news release last week by Liberal leadership candidate George Abbott
> announced his intention, as premier, to support the Heritage Legacy Fund and
> Heritage BC (see Update February 21).  We then asked the other candidates
> for their response, and received the following from Christie Clark:
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> “I think George has some very good ideas around heritage conservation.
> While I'm not able to make promises around funding increases at this time, I
> do believe we should be supporting Heritage BC and working with local
> community organizations to preserve, protect and promote our world- renowned
> historic assets.
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> "Heritage is a key component of my tourism strategy; along with our
> majestic scenery and world class recreation opportunities, heritage sites
> such as Barkerville are part of what we market to the world as the B.C.
> experience. I want to bring together successful commercial players,
> non-profit and community-based tourist organizations to set up a new
> market-driven regime that will implement a B.C. Tourism Strategy, which will
> be supported by government and have predictable funding. We'll work actively
> with industry players to promote our province as a destination for both
> holiday travelers and convention-goers from around the world. This includes
> working more closely with Ottawa around open skies and improved border
> services for visitors, eliminating fees in provincial parks to encourage
> families to explore B.C. parks, and vigorously championing emerging areas in
> the industry like eco-tourism and aboriginal tourism.
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> "And key (to) this strategy is preserving our historic sites so they will
> continue to be a source of education and inspiration for future
> generations.”
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> Go here for more:
> » Call to Renew < http://heritagebc.ca/e/7676/153 > 
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> HISTORIC PLACES OF CANADA
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> Standards & Guidelines Second Edition
> Now Online
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> The Standards & Guidelines for Conservation of Historic Places in Canada -
> this is the go-to document when you are planning for, intervening in and
> using historic places in your community.
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> New sections address sustainability-related interventions, recent heritage,
> and topics such as cultural landscapes (including heritage districts).
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> COMMUNITY HERITAGE COMMISSIONS
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> Surrey to Host 2011 CHC Conference
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> The Surrey Heritage Advisory Committee has agreed to host the fourth annual
> Community Heritage Commissions Conference on Saturday, November 26.  We will
> keep you informed as the program and other details develop.
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