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Murray joins Minister of Transportation Blair Lekstrom and Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong at Ramsay Machine Works in Sidney. The company expects to double their workforce thanks to a new $20 million contract to build new loading equipment for coal exports at Neptune Terminals in North Vancouver.
Murray and his fellow government MLAs at a caucus outreach meeting with the B.C. Coalition of Business.
Murray joins the official opening of the new Justice Institute of British Columbia campus in downtown Victoria, along with Attorney General & Solicitor General Shirley Bond, MLA Norm Letnick, JIBC Board Chair Mary Manning and JIBC President Jack McGee.
Murray and Minister of Environment Terry Lake at the announcement in Sidney for the proposed National Marine Conservation Area Reserve.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell represents the Province at an announcement with the Capital Regional District and BC Transit, regarding the upcoming expansion of the Salt Spring Island Transit system.
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell and his wife Corinne take in the sights and sounds of the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell speaks at the signing of a partnership agreement between the Peninsula Recreation Commission and the Saanich School District, for the neighborhood learning centre at the new North Saanich Middle School.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell at the ground breaking of Thrifty Foods' new Distribution Centre on Victoria International Airport Land in North Saanich
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell represents the Government of British Columbia at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Victoria.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell meets with Chief Tom Bremner and Micheal Schubert, Chair of the Fire Trustee Board on Salt Spring Island
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell hands a $25,000 cheque to the CEO of Angel Flight of British Columbia, which provides free air travel to medical patients travelling between the mainland and Vancouver Island.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell looks on, as work continues on the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell thanks some of the hard-working crews making the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital a reality.
Murray is joined by representatives of the Capital Regional Hospital District and VIHA, as the final bricks are placed on the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Murray is all smiles along with his colleague, Oay Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and representatives of VIHA and the Capital Regional Hospital District, at a bricklaying ceremony at the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Bricks representing some of the partners that made the new Patient Care Centre at Royal Jubilee Hospital come to fruition.
Saanich North and the Islands MLA Murray Coell and wife Corinne are all smiles, as they take in the sights and sounds of the Saanich Fair.
Murray, CRD Director Garth Hendren and Water Commission members attended the groundbreaking celebration.
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.
Murray joins MP Lunn, and Sidney Council members at the ground breaking of the Lochside Drive Revitalization Project.
Murray joins Education Minister MacDiarmid on a tour of the Ecological Education Centre on Saturna Island.
Murray and his wife Corinne join Maurice Collins at the Canada Parade in Sidney.
Murray joins other community leaders at the Community Dinner during Sidney Days celebrations at the Mary Winspear.
Murray joins Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid on a tour of the Gulf Islands School District.
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.
On the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, thousands of navy personnel paraded through downtown Victoria.
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.
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 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.
April 14th is Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day. BC Liberal Government Caucus gathered to let their communities know that ‘Bullying Stops Here’.
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.
Ida Chong, Murray Coell and Corrine Coell celebrate the Victoria leg of the Paralympic Torch Relay at Ships Point.
Murray helps kickoff the Salvation Army Haiti fund raising campaign in Sidney. This campaign was initiated by Councilor and Rotarian Kenny Podmore.
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.
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.
Murray and Corinne enjoy the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade.
Murray breaks ground on the McTavish Road and Highway 17 Interchange project with MP Lunn and VAA Board Chair Christine Stoneman.
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.
Murray celebrates the completion of energy saving window upgrades to Emily Carr House.
Murray shows his support for torchbearers as they pass on the flame in Sidney.
Murray congratulates torchbearers as they continue on the relay at the Panorama Recreation Centre.
Murray joins Mayors Mar, Cross and Finall at the grand opening of the Panorama Aquatic Centre.
Murray presents Sidney Mayor Larry Cross with a GamesTown 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Collateral Prize Pack.
On a visit to the Legislature, students from the Junior Achievement of British Columbia from Spectrum Community school meet with Murray.
Murray attends the Victoria Hindu Temple Openhouse in Saanichton. July 4, 2009.
MLA Murray Coell celebrates with his wife at the Canada Day Parade in Sidney.
Murray joins local MP, Mayor and stakeholders to cut the “ribbon” at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre opening in Sidney.
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.
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.
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.
Murray encourages everyone to wear pink and stand up against bullying on Anti-Bullying Day. February 25, 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.
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.
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.
Murray joins his wife Corinne at the Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade. November 29, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Murray greets the crowd at the annual parade. July 1, 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
Murray joins Wayne Taylor, pool advocate, Wendy Rosier, President of Ssplash, at the Salt Spring Island pool ribbon cutting ceremony. June 27, 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.
Mayor Mar and Murray play checkers at the new checkerboard in Chatterton Park.
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.
Superintendent Kevin Elder, Chief Underwood, School District 63 Chair MaryLynne Rimer and Murray signing Enhancement Agreement on behalf of province.
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.
Murray and his wife Corinne wave to everyone out enjoying the Brentwood Bay Days Festival and Parade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Murray joins Pender Island residents to announce $1,500,000 to resurface 9.7 km of side roads on Pender Island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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