Highland-Fernwood Water Infrastructure Project

29/07/2010

Murray, CRD Director Garth Hendren and Water Commission members attended the groundbreaking celebration.

New Bike Path for E. Saanich Rd.

23/07/2010

Murray, Mayor Finall and Mayor Mar join to cut the ribbon at the official opening of the completed bike path on East Saanich Road in North Saanich and Central Saanich.

Lochside Drive Revitalization

15/07/2010

Murray joins MP Lunn, and Sidney Council members at the ground breaking of the Lochside Drive Revitalization Project.

Ecologial Education Centre

11/07/2010

Murray joins Education Minister MacDiarmid on a tour of the Ecological Education Centre on Saturna Island.

Happy Canada Day

01/07/2010

Murray and his wife Corinne join Maurice Collins at the Canada Parade in Sidney.

Sidney Days

30/06/2010

Murray joins other community leaders at the Community Dinner during Sidney Days celebrations at the Mary Winspear.

Gulf Islands School District

17/06/2010

Murray joins Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid on a tour of the Gulf Islands School District.

Our First Voices

10/06/2010

Minister Stilwell, Minister Coell, Minister Abbott, Rudy Buttignol, filmmakers Lisa Jackson, Zoe Leigh Hopkins, Kelvin Redvers, Helen Haig-Brown at the launch of the First People’s documentary. ‘Our First Voices’ celebrates 13 B.C. First Nations languages.

Canadian Navy’s 100th Anniversary

04/05/2010

On the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, thousands of navy personnel paraded through downtown Victoria.

Steps for Life

02/05/2010

Murray joined supporters and families of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational diseases in the annual 5Km walk "Steps for Life" in Sidney.

Hand-Carved Canoe

27/04/2010

Murray joins Tony Hunt, Hereditary Chief of the KwaGulth and Master Carver at the canoe handing over ceremony. The hand-carved red cedar canoe was a gift to all British Columbians from the Honourable Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

CanAssist

23/04/2010

CanAssist demonstrates a headband that allows a user to play an iPod using only the muscles in their forehead or jaw. CanAssist is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with special needs.

Anti-Bullying Day

14/04/2010

April 14th is Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day. BC Liberal Government Caucus gathered to let their communities know that ‘Bullying Stops Here’.

Boulders Climbing Gym

12/04/2010

Murray helps break ground at the Boulders Climbing Gym. With this $2 million expansion, the Boulders Climbing Gym and School District 63 will be able to expand the programs they offer, and the number of children who benefit from this sport.

Victoria Paralympic Torch Relay

06/03/2010

Ida Chong, Murray Coell and Corrine Coell celebrate the Victoria leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay at Ships Point.

Salvation Army Helps Haiti

26/01/2010

Murray helps kickoff the Salvation Army Haiti fund raising campaign in Sidney. This campaign was initiated by Councilor and Rotarian Kenny Podmore.

Royal BC Museum Upgrades

25/01/2010

Ida Chong, Murray Coell and MP Gary Lunn take a tour of Helmcken House after announcing a joint investment of $6 million for building upgrades to the Royal BC Museum.

Affordable Housing

07/12/2009

Murray joins Rick Ilich, Minister Rich Coleman and Mayor Dean Fortin at the announcement of the $32 million apartment building, providing a combination of 120 affordable homeownership and rental units in Victoria.

Sidney Sparkles

28/11/2009

Murray and Corinne enjoy the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade.

McTavish Road Ground Breaking

27/11/2009

Murray breaks ground on the McTavish Road and Highway 17 Interchange project with MP Lunn and VAA Board Chair Christine Stoneman.

Ogden Point

19/11/2009

Murray joins Minister of Transportation & Infrastructure Shirley Bond and federal Minister of International Trade Stockwell Day at Ogden Point. The provincial government has contributed $1.5 million towards the expansion of Ogden Point Deep Sea Terminal Pier expansion.

Emily Carr House

17/11/2009

Murray celebrates the completion of energy saving window upgrades to Emily Carr House.

Sidney Torch Relay

30/10/2009

Murray shows his support for torchbearers as they pass on the flame in Sidney.

Panorama Rec Centre Torch Relay

30/10/2009

Murray congratulates torchbearers as they continue on the relay at the Panorama Recreation Centre.

Panorama Aquatic Centre

24/10/2009

Murray joins Mayors Mar, Cross and Finall at the grand opening of the Panorama Aquatic Centre.

Sidney Wins GamesTown 2010 Prize Pack

23/10/2009

Murray presents Sidney Mayor Larry Cross with a GamesTown 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Collateral Prize Pack.

Junior Achievement

05/10/2009

On a visit to the Legislature, students from the Junior Achievement of British Columbia from Spectrum Community school meet with Murray.

Hindu Temple Openhouse

04/07/2009

Murray attends the Victoria Hindu Temple Openhouse in Saanichton. July 4, 2009.

Canada Day Parade

01/07/2009

MLA Murray Coell celebrates with his wife at the Canada Day Parade in Sidney.

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

20/06/2009

Murray joins local MP, Mayor and stakeholders to cut the “ribbon” at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre opening in Sidney.

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

Murray Coell, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. June 8, 2009.

Lakh Lakh Vadai

10/03/2009

Murray joins his BC Liberal colleagues join Premier Gordon Campbell to celebrate and congratulate the Sikh community on Vaisakhi. Happy Vaisakhi on April 13, 2009.

Infrastructure Funding for Central Saanich and North Pender Island

27/02/2009

Murray Coell and MP Gary Lunn announce $4.6 million in federal-provincial funding to upgrade a portion of East Saanich Road and a $5.25 million investment for North Pender Island for better access to drinking water. From left to right: Ken Hancock, Southern Gulf Island Electoral Area Director; Murray; Gary Lunn, MP and Central Saanich Mayor Jack Mar. February 27, 2009.

Anti-Bullying Day

25/02/2009

Murray encourages everyone to wear pink and stand up against bullying on Anti-Bullying Day. February 25, 2009.

Funding for Sidney Infrastructure

20/02/2009

Murray joins MP Gary Lunn and Acting Sidney Mayor Cliff McNeil-Smith for the announcement of the $176,667 federal/provincial combined grant through the Building Canada Fund for the Sidney - Fifth Street Sewer Lift Station Decommissioning. February 20, 2009.

Sidney Celebrates Agriculture

07/02/2009

Murray attends the official opening of the new Agricultural Exhibit at Sidney Museum. He is joined by Mayor Alice Finall, Don Tarasoff and Mayor Larry Cross. February 7, 2009.

Promoting Raise-a-Reader

09/01/2009

Murray joins Lucinda Chodan, Editor in Chief of the Times Colonist, local literacy advocates and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong for a cheque presentation to Victoria R.E.A.D. society in promotion of Raise-a-Reader. January 9, 2009.

Merry Christmas

29/11/2008

Murray joins his wife Corinne at the Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade. November 29, 2008.

Ceremonial Cabinet Meeting

18/11/2008

Murray joins Premier Gordon Campbell and his colleagues at the signing of the Yale Treaty and Ceremonial Cabinet Meeting in Fort Langley. November 18, 2008.

Provincial Emergency Program moves to Peninsula

17/11/2008

Murray and Solicitor John van Dongen listen to Cam Filmer, Executive Director of the Public Safety and Regulatory / Provincial Emergency Program to discuss the new domestic satellite data retrieval system (DOMSAT) that will greatly reduce the time needed to retrieve critical weather, snow and river data used to warn British Columbians about potential flooding. November 17, 2008.

Honouring Emily Carr

07/11/2008

Murray joins Jan Ross, curator, Emily Carr House, Victoria B.C., at the Installation Ceremony of the first chancellor of the university. At the ceremony Emily Carr (posthumous) was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters - Honoris Causa, which was conferred by Emily Carr University of Art and Design and received by Jan Ross. November 7, 2008.

Geriatric Outpatient Clinic Opens

06/11/2008

Murray joins Dr. Marilyn Bater, Minister George Abbott and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong listen to Angus Morton talk about his experiences at the opening of the Royal Jubilee Geriatric Outpatient Clinic. November 6, 2008.

Coell Joins the Conversation on Small Business

07/10/2008

Murray joins the Minister of Small Business and Revenue Kevin Krueger and Vice President of the Small Business Roundtable Cindy Choi at the local Small Business Roundtable, breaking down barriers to doing business. October 7, 2008.

Pacific Sport Institute

02/10/2008

Murray joins stakeholders at the announcement of the provincial government contributing $24.5 million towards the $27.75 million first phase of the Pacific Sport Institute's which is the first of its kind in Canada and incorporates both the science and technology of sport, along with wellness and research, under one roof.

Transit Expansion to Sidney

02/09/2008

Murray speaks at the Transit Expansion Announcement in Sidney. Services will be increased between Sidney and downtown with the addition of express trips between downtown and BC Ferries. It’s a user-friendly solution for our residents who wish to make green choices. September 2, 2008.

Saanich Fair

01/09/2008

Murray with his wife Corinne at the Saanich Fair on the Labour Day Weekend. Walking around and enjoying the crowds, displays and speaking with constituents.

New $350 Million Royal Jubilee Hospital

30/07/2008

Murray joins Premier Gordon Campbell, Health Minister George Abbott, and stakeholders at the ground breaking that marks the start of construction of a new $350-million, 500-bed Royal Jubilee Hospital.

New $350 Million Royal Jubilee Hospital

30/07/2008

Murray joins Rudi Van den Broek, Chief Project Officer and Health Minister George Abbott at at the ground breaking that marks the start of construction of a new $350-million, 500-bed Royal Jubilee Hospital.

Central and North Saanich Get Active with LocalMotion

26/07/2008

Murray presents North Saanich Mayor Ted Daly and Acting Central Saanich Mayor Alistair Bryson their cheque totalling $935,000 from the LocalMotion program. This funding will be used to created bicycle and pedestrian lanes on East Saanich Road.

Olympic Exhibit Opens at Save-On-Foods Memorial Arena

04/07/2008

Murray joins Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, Nick Tuele, President of the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame and Chris Coleman, a City of Victoria Councillor at the unveiling of the Olympic Hall of Fame, honouring provincial athletes at the Save-on-Food Memorial Arena. July 4, 2008.

Sidney Days Canada Day Parade

01/07/2008

Murray greets the crowd at the annual parade. July 1, 2008.

Opening Ceremony of Sidney Days

30/06/2008

Murray joins his wife Corrine acting as the Master of Ceremonies, local and provincial dignitaries in singing 'Oh Canada' at the official opening of Sidney Days Canada celebrations. June 30, 2008

Salt Spring Island Pool Opens to Public

27/06/2008

Murray joins Wayne Taylor, pool advocate, Wendy Rosier, President of Ssplash, at the Salt Spring Island pool ribbon cutting ceremony. June 27, 2008.

Chatteron Park

14/06/2008

Murray, along with councilors John Garrison, Susan Mason, and Mayor Jack Mar admire the tree planted in honour of the Chatterton family in Chatterton Park, Brentwood Bay.

Chatteron Park

14/06/2008

Mayor Mar and Murray play checkers at the new checkerboard in Chatterton Park.

Clean Marine BC

13/06/2008

Murray, along with Mike Richards from Georgia Strait Alliance, present a “Clean Marine” certificate and flag to Ken Gowan of Westport Marina, the first eco-rated marina in BC.

Saanich School District Enhancement Agreement

13/06/2008

Superintendent Kevin Elder, Chief Underwood, School District 63 Chair MaryLynne Rimer and Murray signing Enhancement Agreement on behalf of province.

Oceans Day at Mayne Island

08/06/2008

People of all ages enjoy activities and informational tours of the beaches. Thanks to the sponsors, Mayne Island Conservancy, Mayne Island Boaters Association, Georgia Strait Alliance, Vancouver Aquarium Cetacean Sighting Network and Parks Canada.

Brentwood Bay Days Festival and Parade

07/06/2008

Murray and his wife Corinne wave to everyone out enjoying the Brentwood Bay Days Festival and Parade.

Tour de Rock kick off

07/06/2008

Murray joins Edward Connor in welcoming the team of riders from the 2008 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock Kick-off in Sidney.

Genome BC Receives $50 Million

16/05/2008

Murray announces the Provinces committment of $50 million to the continued success of Genome British Columbia in spearheading a wide variety of world-class DNA research projects essential to the people, industries and environment of B.C.

Royal Oak Middle School Opens

16/05/2008

Murray joins Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, District of Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, Saanich Board of Education chair MaryLynne Rimer, trustees, educators and students to officially open and ribbon cutting of the new Royal Oak Middle School.

Ground Breaking at Sluggett House

09/05/2008

Murray attends the ground breaking ceremony of the Sluggett House, a specialized dementia care facility, in Brentwood Bay. He joins (from left) Derek Chow, Jac Kruet, Isobel MacKenzie, Mayor Jack Mar and a representative from the Sluggett family, Larry Sluggett.

Building the Best System of Support

08/05/2008

Murray joins Employment and Income Assistance Minister Claude Richmond for the announcement of $3 million that will allow the University of Victoria's CanAssist to expand their leading-edge technology program to help people with disabilities.

New Buses for the Cowichan Valley

07/05/2008

Murray joins Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon, BC Transit CEO Manual Achadinha, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong, Nanaimo-Parksville MLA Ron Cantelon and other stakeholders for the announcement of $4.3 million towards a new Malahat commuter bus service between the Cowichan Valley and downtown Victoria.

Resurfacing Roads on Pender Island

28/03/2008

Murray joins Pender Island residents to announce $1,500,000 to resurface 9.7 km of side roads on Pender Island.

Pacific Sport Institute

18/03/2008

Murray and Ida Chong, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head, presented Camosun College with a $6.1 million cheque, the second award on an $18.5 million investment in the Pacific Sport Institute.

Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament

14/03/2008

Murray participates in the ceremonial puck drop to launch the Peninsula Eagled Atom, A Spirit of 2010 Hockey Tournament, at the Panorama Recreation Centre. The Spirit of 2010 Hockey tournament is hosted by the Province of British Columbia, the Vancouver Canucks, BC Hockey and 2010 Legacies Now.

Fire Fighters' Burn Fund

12/03/2008

Murray joins Victoria area firefighters and Legislative colleagues for the announcement of a $2 million grant to the Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund Building, to help burn survivors and their families.

Sidney Elementary School

29/02/2008

Murray joins Mark Knight, Principal of Sidney Elementary School, MaryLynne Rimer, Chair of Saanich School Board and students to open the new StrongStart Centre at Sidney Elementary School.

Raise-a-Reader

01/02/2008

As part of Family Literacy Week, Murray and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong present Kathy Baan, Promotions Manager for CanWest Global Foundation at Times Colonist a $238,970 cheque in matching funding for the Times Colonist 2007 Raise-a-Reader campaign.

B.C. Leading Climate Research

25/01/2008

Murray joins University of Victoria President David Turpin and Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong for the Provincial annoucement to create the Pacific Institute for Climate solutions in collaboration led by UVIC. The Province will seek legislative approval for the $94.5 million investment which will bring together top scientists, researchers, governments and the private sector to develop initiative climate change adoption and mitigation solutions.