BC Night

14/02/2010

Iain and his wife Chris celebrate BC Day at Robson Square. The festive mood was heightened by the fact that Alexandre Bilodeau became the first Canadian to win gold in Canada that day.

Olympic Torch Visits Port Moody

11/02/2010

Iain with Gerry Lush, who carried the torch up to Port Moody City Hall. The hundreds of enthusiastic residents who came out to see the torch didn’t even seem to notice the cold and the rain.

Coquitlam Mayor Receives Honorary Torch

11/02/2010

Iain applauds Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart after he was presented with an honorary 2010 Olympic Torch

Local Torch Runner

11/02/2010

Iain and fellow MLA Douglas Horne with Tony Prophet, who ran with the torch in Fernie. A local singer and guitarist, Tony’s contributions to the community include MCing the Coquitlam Festival and Teddy Bear Picnic and playing at a coffee house that benefits Crossroads Hospice.

Enhancing Relationships

01/12/2009

Iain and Naomi Yamomoto, meet with His Excellency David Jacobson, Ambassador of the U.S.A., and Consul General Phillip Chicola.

New Pitt River Bridge Opening

25/10/2009

Iain and fellow MLA Douglas Horne were on hand for the opening of the new Pitt River Bridge. This $108 million provincial investment will connect the Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows like never before.

2010 Olympic Torch

21/10/2009

As B.C. communities gear up for the Olympic Torch Relay, Iain and fellow MLA Douglas Horne grab the opportunity to pose with the 2010 Olympic Torch.

Scottish culture

27/06/2009

Iain and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA got into the spirit of the BC Highland Games in Coquitlam, B.C.'s largest celebration of Scottish culture.

Golden Ears Bridge

14/06/2009

Iain Black celebrated the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge with Premier Gordon Campbell and fellow BC Liberal MLAs Shirley Bond, Douglas Horne, Stephanie Cadieux, Dave Hayer, Marc Dalton and Randy Hawes. The Golden Ears Bridge opened ahead of schedule and under budget.

Cabinet Swearing-in Ceremony

10/06/2009

Iain Black was named Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development. Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point, OBC, is seen here with Minister Black as he prepares to sign the Book of Oaths.

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

Iain Black, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Port Moody-Coquitlam. June 8, 2009.

Community Development Funding Announcement

19/03/2009

Iain was joined by Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew and Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg for the announcement of more than $1.3 million in provincial funding for Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra for public safety and community development. March 19, 2009.

Nesika Award Presentation

09/03/2009

Iain presents Elsa Giovanna Fogale, a teacher at Hampton Park Elementary School with the Nesika Award for diversity achievement. March 9, 2009.

Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence

02/03/2009

Iain congratulates Chris Seppelt of Archbishop Carney Secondary School on receiving the Premier’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Mr. Seppelt was recognized for his outstanding work in the category of Community Engagement. March 2, 2009.

BC Liberal MLAs Stand Up Against Bullying

25/02/2009

Premier Gordon Campbell and dozens of other members of the BC Liberal Government Caucus take a stand against bullying on Anti-Bullying Day. February 25, 2009.

Iris House Groundbreaking

13/02/2009

Iain Black was joined by Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and volunteers for the groundbreaking of Iris House. February 13, 2009.

Noons Creek Bridge Announcement

13/02/2009

Iain speaks at the announcement of the replacement of the Noons Creek Bridge. This project is a partnership of Port Moody, the provincial government and the federal government. February 13, 2009.

School Seismic Upgrades

29/01/2009

Iain Black with Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy. Minister Black announced more than $102 million in provincial funding to seismically upgrade three Coquitlam schools and replace three others. January 29, 2009.

Port Moody Middle School Meeting

12/01/2009

Ian met with constituents to discuss a prospective new Heritage Woods Middle School. January 12, 2009.

ACT High School CPR Program Launch

28/11/2008

Iain was pleased to speak at the launch of the ACT Program in Port Moody. This program teaches CPR to Grade 10 students every year. November 28, 2008.

Province Unveils New Electric Cars

26/11/2008

Iain and his colleagues, Ministers Barry Penner and Kevin Falcon, were proud to unveil new plug-in electric vehicles for the government fleet. With them is Alec Tsang of BC Hydro. November 26, 2008.

Operation Red Nose

08/11/2008

Iain Black at the launch of Operation Red Nose, a program to make sure people got home safely during the holidays by driving them home. With him are Kate Woochuk (ICBC Road Safety Coordinator for Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge), Justin Wylie (Tri-Cities Operation Red Nose Coordinator), Keri Adams of CTV News, Rudy the Reindeer, Marie-Chantal Fortin (Operation Red Nose National), Dixie McLeanan (Provincial Administrator) and Constable Bill Kim of the Port Moody Police. November 8, 2008.

KidSport Tricities Launch

10/10/2008

Iain at the KidSport Tricities Launch at Heritage Mountain Elementary. For the launch, students were asked to donated used sporting equipment for needy children throughout the Coquitlam School District. October 10, 2008.

Seniors Community Parks

24/09/2008

MLA Iain Black and Harry Caine attend the announcement of $1.8 million in funding from the BC Government to build 18 Seniors Community Parks throughout the province. ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks are designed to help older adults stay mobile, physically active and healthy in their communities. September 24, 2008.

Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament

02/08/2008

Iain brought greetings on behalf of the Province at the Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament Opening Ceremonies in Coquitlam on August 2nd, 2008.

Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament

02/08/2008

Iain "touching base" with Coquitlam Councillor Richard Stewart at the Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament Opening Ceremonies in Coquitlam. August 2, 2008.

Walk with the Dragon

20/07/2008

Iain joined several of his fellow MLAs for the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon which took place at Stanley Park. July 20, 2008.

Golden Spike Days

01/07/2008

Golden Spike Days, held in Port Moody on June 28-July 1st, 2008.

CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour

29/06/2008

Iain welcomed the CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour to Port Moody. The CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour visited communities in the Kootenays, the Rockies, the Shuswap, Kamloops, the Fraser Canyon and Vancouver as part of the year-long BC150 celebration. June 29, 2008.

Highland Games

28/06/2008

Highland Games held in Coquitlam on June 28th, 2008.

Teddy Bear Picnic

08/06/2008

Iain and his supporters attended the Teddy Bear Picnic at Coquitlam Town Centre. June 8, 2008.

Burnaby Lake Announcement

06/06/2008

Iain joined Premier Gordon Campbell to announce the Province is providing $10 million to dredge Burnaby Lake, re-establishing it as an international rowing venue and improving the lake's fish and wildlife habitat. June 6, 2008.

Tim Horton's Camp Day

04/06/2008

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008, was a special day for Tim Hortons store owners, staff and customers. It's Camp Day - the one day a year when every penny raised from coffee sales at participating Tim Hortons stores across Canada and the United States, will be donated to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation.
Iain was delighted to take part in this event and support the cause.

Act Now!

30/05/2008

Iain takes a swing at the punch-bag during the the ActNow BC mobile pavilion during it’s 20 city tour. May 30, 2008.

Eat Right!

30/05/2008

Iain puts his nutrition knowledge to the test while participating in an Eat Right game show at the ActNow Tour in Coquitlam. May 30, 2008.

Safe Drinking Water

09/05/2008

Iain joins Diana Dilworth - Port Moody City Counselor, and Acting Mayor and Port Moody City Counselor Mike Clay at the grand opening of a new rechlorination facility located on Ioco Road. the facility ensures Port Moody chlorination levels are kept to Canadian drinking water standards. May 9, 2008.

Protecting Reservist Jobs

30/04/2008

Iain participates as Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services Olga Ilich announces the province will protect the jobs of reservists while they are on active service with the Canadian Forces. April 30, 2008.

BC Reservists

30/04/2008

Iain was delighted to tour a Canadian Forces ship following the government's commitment to secure reservist jobs in BC. April 30, 2008.

Protecting Reservist Jobs

30/04/2008

Iain and his government colleagues join Scott Shepherd, chair of Canadian Forces Liaison Council of BC, on deck of a Canadian naval ship. April 30, 2008.

Rotary Visit at the Legislature

29/04/2008

Iain Black and MLA John Yap hosted the Port Moody Rotary Club and fellow Rotarians visiting from London, England at the BC Legislature. April 29, 2008.

ActNow BC

29/04/2008

Iain tests out a giant dancing keyboard, one of the several interactive features of the ActNow BC mobile pavilion during it’s 20 city tour. April 29, 2008.

Exploration Camp

23/04/2008

Iain celebrates a $7,500 grant from the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance with staff from the Explorations summer program at Scott Creek Middle School in Coquitlam. The funds will provide inexpensive but nutritious lunches for young people from disadvantaged families participating in the Explorations summer break program. April 23, 2008.
(Left to right: Jeff Tvergyak, Iain Black, Jen Renard and Mike Haffner)

Blanket BC

22/04/2008

Iain was delighted to celebrate a $2,500 grant from the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance to Greg Ould from Blanket BC. The funds will go towards purchasing blankets for the homeless and organizations that help in-need individuals and families. April 22, 2008.

Child Care Spaces

04/04/2008

Iain had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for $499,500 to create 45 new child care spaces at the Anmore Daycare Centre.

Twinning Cities

04/04/2008

Iain joined Port Moody mayor Joe Trasolini and staff to announce the city has received government funding to pursue twinning relationships with Asian cities.

Twinning with China

04/04/2008

Iain was happy to present a cheque for $50,000 to the city of Port Moody to help the city further its twinning relationships with Tanggu and Pinggu cities in China. This is part of a government investment to build economically robust relationships between Asian and B.C. communities. Left to right: Iain Black, Diana Dilworth, Sean Aiken and Mayor Joe Trasolini.

StrongStart

14/03/2008

Iain is seen here with Johanne Dumas, Director of Société francophone de Maillardville, preschooler Anthony Guindon, and a teacher at the official opening of the École des Pionniers StrongStart BC Centre.

École des Pionniers

14/03/2008

Iain takes part in the official ribbon cutting of the École des Pionniers StrongStart BC Centre in Port Coquitlam.

StrongStart

14/03/2008

Iain was happy to act as emcee and show his support during the launch of the Franc Départ StrongStart program at the École des Pionniers de Maillardville.

Standing With Student Leaders

14/03/2008

Iain stands with student leaders recruited by the Ecole des Pionniers school during the opening of its StrongStart Centre.

Burnaby Chamber of Commerce

22/02/2008

Iain with Henry Ma and Terrence Ho of the BC Young Liberals at the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. February 22, 2008.

Sasamat Search and Rescue

18/01/2008

Iain joins volunteers with the Sasamat Search and Rescue team. As a volunteer fire department funded by two small communities, grant opportunities enable the department to acquire equipment which will better serve the community and the public at large. Larry G.Scott, Fire Chief, LAFC, Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department. January 18, 2008.

BC Highland Games

30/06/2007

Iain attended the BC Highland Games at Coquitlam's Percy Perry Stadium on June 30th, 2007.