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The event was to recognize the contributions of Minister de Jong for South Asian Health and commitment to South Asian Health from Fraser Health under the leadership of Dr. Nigel Murray.
Iain greets the crowd at this years Golden Spike Days.
Iain and fellow MLAs along with Sal Ferreras of VCC at Year of Science event at the Royal B.C. Museum in Victoria.
Iain shares a conversation with Mark Tewksbury at the 8th Robert P. Vickerstaff Dinner. Tewksbury won gold at the Barcelona Olympics and eventually retired a triple medal winner. He is now a respected human rights champion, who has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama and spoken at the United Nations. (Photo by Mits Naga of Mits Naga Photography)
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
Along with the Honourable James Moore, RCL 263 President David Fletcher and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart, Iain attended the opening of the Earl Haig Senior’s Residence on February 19th, 2011.
Iain participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Bramblewood Elementary. School District 43 is making space for 11 modular classrooms in preparation for another influx of full-day kindergarten students in September.
The province is paying for the $4.6-million project, which will bring one modular unit each to Lord Baden Powell, Alderson, Mountain Meadows and Riverview Park elementaries, plus two units to Rochester and Eagle Ridge, and three to Glenayre. With Iain are Tom Grant , Superintendent of School District 43; Melissa Hyndes, Board of Education Chair for School District 43; MLA Douglas Horne; Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart; SD 43 Board member Keith Watkins; and Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini.
Iain joined the kids at Anmore Elementary School for ShakeOut BC – the largest earthquake drill in history.
Iain speaks at the grand opening the new bridge over Noons Creek at Ioco Road. Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini and MP James Moore also attended.
Iain meets with Peter Mansbridge at the 2010 Vickerstaff dinner
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.
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.
Iain applauds Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart after he was presented with an honorary 2010 Olympic Torch
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.
Iain and Naomi Yamomoto, meet with His Excellency David Jacobson, Ambassador of the U.S.A., and Consul General Phillip Chicola.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iain presents Elsa Giovanna Fogale, a teacher at Hampton Park Elementary School with the Nesika Award for diversity achievement. March 9, 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.
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.
Iain Black was joined by Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and volunteers for the groundbreaking of Iris House. February 13, 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.
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.
Ian met with constituents to discuss a prospective new Heritage Woods Middle School. January 12, 2009.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iain brought greetings on behalf of the Province at the Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament Opening Ceremonies in Coquitlam on August 2nd, 2008.
Iain "touching base" with Coquitlam Councillor Richard Stewart at the Junior Canadian Baseball Tournament Opening Ceremonies in Coquitlam. August 2, 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, held in Port Moody on June 28-July 1st, 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 held in Coquitlam on June 28th, 2008.
Iain and his supporters attended the Teddy Bear Picnic at Coquitlam Town Centre. June 8, 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.
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.
Iain takes a swing at the punch-bag during the the ActNow BC mobile pavilion during it’s 20 city tour. May 30, 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.
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.
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.
Iain was delighted to tour a Canadian Forces ship following the government's commitment to secure reservist jobs in BC. April 30, 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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
Iain had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for $499,500 to create 45 new child care spaces at the Anmore Daycare Centre.
Iain joined Port Moody mayor Joe Trasolini and staff to announce the city has received government funding to pursue twinning relationships with Asian cities.
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.
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.
Iain takes part in the official ribbon cutting of the École des Pionniers StrongStart BC Centre in Port Coquitlam.
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.
Iain stands with student leaders recruited by the Ecole des Pionniers school during the opening of its StrongStart Centre.
Iain with Henry Ma and Terrence Ho of the BC Young Liberals at the Burnaby Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. February 22, 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.
Iain attended the BC Highland Games at Coquitlam's Percy Perry Stadium on June 30th, 2007.
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