Mr. Premier Arrives

Introductions. Thank yous. Spirit of BC week is here. Applause! Thank yous. More introductions. Applause. 2010 Legacies Now and for a long time after. Applause!! Now let's start the games...


Sledge hockey is a fast-growing and popular sport that's inclusive of everybody. So, before you can say SpiritofBC, Mr. Premier jumps in and starts playing a game of sledge hockey!

No, I'm not kidding.

I was there. And it looked like fun!

Surrey Mayor, Dianne Watts was all smiles (she's a real nice lady) and decked out in the Spirit of BC shwagg - matching scarf, vest, and support flag.

Sledge Hockey - The Game

There was a team on the ice playing along with paralympian athlete Gary Cormack. He got a medal in curling at the Torino Paralympics!

There were fireworks, a synchronized skating demonstration by local athletes, a drumming performance by the Children of the Rainbow Drum Group and much more.

More later. I'm signing off for the weekend.

I'll be back with news from around the province because Spirit of BC Week is province-wide!

There's events in Abbotsford, Vanderhoof, Campbell River, and many more communities where I'll be getting the full scoop.

Remember where to click your mouse: www.SpiritofBC.com

The Spirit of BC Week Kick-Off in Surrey

SPIRIT OF BC WEEK kicked off in Surrey this morning. And it was fierce!

(Fierce, means super duper fun for all or amazingly brilliant.)

Super stars who were there: Premier Gordon Campbell, Mayor of Surrey, Diane Watts, "Fin" the Vancouver Canucks mascot, Canadian Idol contestents, Canadian Olympians and Paralympians, First Nation dancers, Children of the Rainbow Drum Group, www.VolWeb.ca , http://www.sportfitcanada.com/ , http://www.bcrpa.bc.ca/ , amateur athletes, soccer moms, hockey dads, and lots of kids enjoying the excitement.

The venue was the Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex. Not only does it have one of the only accessible ice rinks around, but it also has all the facilities to keep a family physically active and healthy (pools, ice rinks, etc.).

In good form - and in good health - www.2010LegaciesNow.com helped to sponsor the event and ensure that refreshments were provided, and all healthy refreshments.

There wasn't a hot dog or cookie in sight. Apples, water, fresh yummy fruit and vegetables were all available and all free. The patron saint of healthy eating would be proud of us today.

Then along came a Canadian Idol singer sensation Karen Lee Baton to liven the crowd with her powerful singing voice.



Moms and dads and kids and babies - they all loved it.


And then....and then....and then...Mr. Premier arrived...The Right Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia.

Stay tuned 'cuz it gets good after this!