B.C. Life Sciences Gets New Life

23/08/2010

Joan joins Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, to announce more than $5 million in federal and provincial funding to help Genome BC support commercialization of genomics discoveries and technology.

Old Capilano Bridge

21/06/2010

The old Capilano Bridge will establish a detour route that will be required for construction of the new bridge as part of the $40-million Marine Drive/Lions Gate transit improvement project. On site, as crews began the move, were West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston, West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre, Regional Director of Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Patrick Livolsi, Chief Bridge Engineer Kevin Baskin and North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite.

Clara Hughes

12/06/2010

Joan and Canada’s greatest female Olympian, Clara Hughes, at the Leadership Cohort VI Celebration.

McElhanney Anniversary

10/06/2010

Joan pictured with Chris Newcombe, President of Mcelhanney, Minister Shirley Bond and Paralympian Matt Hallat at the McElhanney anniversary event.

Four Host First Nations Day

27/05/2010

The Province proclaimed May 27 as Four Host First Nations Day in recognition of the achievements of the Four Host First Nations as hosts of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

West Vancouver Spirit Trail

19/05/2010

Joan attended and cut the ribbon at the opening of the Spirit Trail in West Vancouver, along with representatives from First Nations and the Federal and Provincial Government.

Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Fundraiser Gala

07/05/2010

Joan, along with West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan, spoke at the 10th Annual Wine and Culinary Gala held at The Pinnacle Hotel at The Pier in North Vancouver. The fundraiser was a great success and included the launch of the capital campaign for the new Lions Gate Hospital's Mental Health and Addiction Centre.

Pink Shirt Day

14/04/2010

North Shore MLAs Jane Thornthwaite, Ralph Sultan and Joan McIntyre showing their support for Pink Shirt Day to put a stop to bullying.

Peter Mansbridge

18/03/2010

Joan with Peter Mansbridge at the Robert P. Vickerstaff Dinner.

B.C. and Alberta Host First Joint Olympic Legacy Event

17/03/2010

Joan speaking at the announcement that the Olympic sliding centres in Whistler and Calgary will be hosts for the World Cup Bobsleigh/Skeleton 2010-11 season.

Paralympic Torch Comes to Squamish

07/03/2010

Joan attended a great celebration for the Paralympic Torch relay when it came to Squamish. Pictured left to right: Chief Gibby Davies, Lucinda Williams, West Vancouver - Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston, Joan and Squamish Mayor Greg Gardner. Photo courtesy VANOC/COVAN.

Right to Play

27/02/2010

Joan and Olympian Clara Hughes at Right to Play reception.

Whistler Olympic Cauldron

22/02/2010

Joan with the Whistler Olympic Cauldron.

Whistler Medals Ceremony

22/02/2010

Joan with Erica Rigik of Vanoc and her husband David Crewson at the Whistler Medals Ceremony and Devo concert.

North Vancouver Outdoor School

18/02/2010

Joan attended a ground blessing for a new outdoor school and learning centre in North Vancouver. Left to right: VP North Shore Credit Union Doug Smith, Joan, North Vancouver Board of Education Chair Susan Skinner Superintendent of Schools & CEO John Lewis.

Lil'wat First Nations

06/02/2010

Joan spoke at an event that not only celebrated the community members carrying the torch, but also the grand opening of the new community centre and Mount Currie Band Office.

Pemberton Torch Celebrations

06/02/2010

Joan drops the puck for a street hockey tournament for the Torch Celebrations in Pemberton.

The Torch Arrives in Whistler

05/02/2010

Greeting the torch as it arrived on stage in Whistler. Pictured left to right: VANOC CEO John Furlong, Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed, Torchbearer Tyler Allison, Minister of Sport Gary Lunn and Joan.

Miga Awaits the Flame

04/02/2010

Joan and Miga await the Olympic Torch in Lions Bay.

Exchange of the Flame

04/02/2010

Joan, MP John Weston, Lions Bay Mayor Brenda Broughton and City Councillors and a Mountie celebrate the exchange of the flame.

Final Song

04/02/2010

Joan joins local band and constituents on stage for a final song for the torch celebration.

Emergency Department at Squamish General Hospital

18/01/2010

Joan and Clinical Services Coordinator Cindy Sellers tour the newly expanded and renovated Emergency Department at Squamish General Hospital. They are standing at the bed dedicated to cardiac care.

Genome BC

25/11/2009

Joan with fellow North Shore MLA's Jane Thornthwaite and Ralph Sultan and Dr. Alan Winter, President of Genome BC, at Genome British Columbia's Reception.

The Outdoor School

10/11/2009

Larry Murray, Outdoor School Advisory Committee, and Joan under the “living roof” at the Outdoor School, a 'green' hub for community connections and dialogue in the region.

Ag Day

28/10/2009

Joan joined MLA's at a BC Agriculture Council ‘Ag Day’ reception. Pictured left to right: MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Minister Ida Chong, Vice President of the BC Fruit Growers Association (BCFGA) Kirpal Bopari, President of the BCFGA Joe Sardinha, MLA John Rustad, Minister Steve Thomson, MLA Joan McIntyre and Minister Bill Bennett.

Aboriginal Youth Internship Program

26/10/2009

Joan served as MC at the completion ceremony for the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program. She is pictured here with the interns along with Ministers George Abbott and Ben Stewart.

Whistler CT Scanner

23/10/2009

Joan attended the official unveiling of a new Whistler CT scanner. Pictured left to right: Sea to Sky Regional Hospital District Chair Susie Gimse, GE Healthcare Western Region General Manager Derek Clark, Whistler Health Care Foundation Chair Marnie Simon , Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed, VANOC Medical Director Dr. Jack Taunton and West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre.

2010 Olympic Torch

21/10/2009

Joan shows her Olympic spirit with the torch.

Totem Pole Raising

16/10/2009

Joan took part in a gathering at the Squamish Estuary to raise a totem pole commemorating efforts to protect wildlife in the area.

Speaking at Riverstones

23/07/2009

Joan speaking at the official groundbreaking of Squamish Riverstones Developments.

Squamish Riverstones Developments

23/07/2009

Joan participated in the official groundbreaking of Squamish Riverstones Developments Ltd., 84 units of affordable rental housing for seniors and people with disabilities, including 30 units under the new Seniors’ Rental Housing initiative (SRHi). Picured from L to R, Michael Hutchison, Bethel Land Development, Squamish Mayor Greg Gardiner, MLA Joan McIntyre, MP John Weston, Sean Jones, Board Chair of Sea to Sky Community Services and Dale Harry from Squamish Nation.

Walk with the Dragon

19/07/2009

BC Liberal MLAs Rob Howard, Doug Horne, Joan McIntyre, John Yap, Ida Chong, Dave Hayer, Colin Hansen and Margaret MacDiarmid participated in the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon at Stanley Park.

Canada's Parks Day

18/07/2009

MLA's Joan McIntyre and Jane Thornthwaite join Environment Minister Barry Penner prior to his Yew Lake Trail hike with the Act Now BC Athlete Ambassador and teenagers from the First Nations Snowboarding Team at Cypress Provincial Park on July 18 to celebrate Canada's Parks Day and 2010.

Canada Day

01/07/2009

Joan participated in a Canada Day celebration in Whistler along with a giant Canada flag cake.

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

Joan McIntyre, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.
June 8, 2009.

Community Days

06/06/2009

MLAs Joan McIntyre and Ralph Sultan enjoy the “What’’s Old is New Again” theme at the West Vancouver Community Days by dressing as a turn of the century couple. June 6, 2009.

Consul General of Italy

02/06/2009

Joan with the Consul General of Italy, Uberto Vanni D'Archirafi, at the Italian Cultural Centre.

Consul General of Portugal

02/06/2009

Joan with the Consul General of Portugal, Carlos de Sousa Amaro, at the Italian Cultural Centre.

Corridor Trail

20/05/2009

Joan, with the help of Squamish Mayor Greg Gardiner, cuts the riboon to the new Corridor Trail.

North Shore Bridge Investment

07/04/2009

MLA Ralph Sultan, West Vancouver Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Premier Gordon Campbell, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre and Minister of Finance Colin Hansen announce the $40 million replacement of the Old Capilano Bridge ("blue bridge").

$700,000 Lions Bay Investment

19/03/2009

Joan joined the Lions Bay community to announce substantial grants from the Province including one that will purchase a new firetruck.

Back Row
Firefighters Adam Bartleman, Greg Turpin, Jason Cyr, Tony Chan, Neal Mullen
Front Row
Counsellor Peach Akerhielm, Firefighter Steven Hotzac, Joan McIntyre, Mayor Brenda Broughton, Counsellor Joanne Ronsley, Counsellor Ruth Simons

Whistler Chamber of Commerce

18/03/2009

Joan McIntyre, Annual Business and the Arts Award recipient Sue Adams and Fiona Famulak head of Whistler Chamber at a Whistler Chamber of Commerce luncheon co- hosted by Whistler Arts Council.

BC Hockey Championships Opening Ceremonies

15/03/2009

MLA Joan McIntyre, Mayor of Squamish Mayor Greg Gardner joined 2010 Olympic mascots at the BC Hockey Championships Opening Ceremonies.

Road to 2010 Tour

12/03/2009

West Vancouver-Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre joined Tyler Mosher, Para Olympian from Whistler to participate in the celebration of the countdown to the 2010 Paralympics and the launch of the Road to 2010 Tour. Joan McIntyre would like to congratulate Pemberton for being a winner in this months Gamestown 2010 contest and showing Olympic spirit. March 12, 2009.

B.C.'s Annual Francophone Day Celebration

12/03/2009

As Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations, Joan hosted B.C.'s annual Francophone Day celebration at the Legislative Building. Joan and Dr. Real Roy of the Fédération des francophones de la Colombie-Britannique also marked Francophone Day with unveiling the new symbol of the Francophonie of British Columbia, "French: A Part of Us".

Anti-Bullying Day

25/02/2009

Government MLAs joined White Rock Youth Ambassadors for Anti-Bullying Day in the B.C. Legislature. Everyone is encouraged to wear pink on February 25th to raise awareness about bullying in schools and communities.

Lions Bay Water Line Replacement

20/02/2009

West Vancouver-Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre joins West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP John Weston and Lions Bay Mayor Brenda Broughton to celebrate the Lions Bay Water Line replacement. Pictured L to R: Mayor Brenda Broughton, MP John Weston and MLA Joan McIntyre

Building Canada

18/02/2009

Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade, Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, and Senior Regional Minister for British Columbia, Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Kevin Falcon at the Building Canada Fund Announcement.

O Canada

12/02/2009

MLAs Linda Reid, Joan McIntyre, Dave Hayer, Ida Chong and Richard Lee joined elementary students from Victoria's St. Patrick's and Tillicum schools for the singing of O Canada as part of the countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter games.

Chinese New Year Parade

01/02/2009

Ministers Mary Polak and Joan McIntyre, MLA Richard Lee, Premier Gordon Campbell and MLA Dave Hayer attend the 2009 Chinese New Year Parade in Vancouver.

CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre

29/01/2009

MLA McIntyre attended a CN Roundhouse & Conference Centre event at the West Coast Railway Heritage Park in Squamish. Pictured L to R: MLAs Falcon and McIntyre, Mayor of Squamish Greg Gardiner, Westcoast Railway Association Chair Colin Smith, President & CEO West Coast Railway Association Don Evans and Chairman of CN Rail David McLean.

World Cup Ski Jumping

25/01/2009

Joan with former World Cup and Olympic downhill ski racer Steve Podborski at the World Cup Ski Jumping event at the Whistler Olympic Park.

The Accomodation Team

22/01/2009

Joan with Sumi, Miga and Quatchi at the launch of the Homestay Program in Squamish on Jan 22nd.

Avalanche Awareness Day

10/01/2009

From left: MLA's Ralph Sultan and John van Dongen, Cindy Jones from Provincial Emergency Program, and MLA Joan McIntyre celebrate Avalanche Awareness Day at Cypress Park.

Whistler Health Foundation Gala

29/11/2008

MLA Joan McIntyre with Michael Shuster at the Whistler Health Foundation Gala.

Capilano University's Squamish Campus Purchases 1.87 hectares With $1.5 Million From The Province

07/10/2008

From left to right: West Vancouver-Garibaldi MLA Joan McIntyre; Capilano University president, Dr. Greg Lee; Capilano’s director of Contract Services and Capital Planning, Mark Clifford; Capilano University board member, Sonja Lebans; Brent Leigh, former managing director of the Squamish Sustainability Corporation; Casey Dorin, Capilano’s dean of Howe Sound and Tourism programs; and Squamish Mayor Ian Sutherland.

Run For The Cure

05/10/2008

From Left: MLA Richard T. Lee, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport Mary Pollack, Premier Gordon Campbell, Minister of Intergovernmental Relations Joan McIntyre, and Minister of Finance and the Olympics Colin Hansen.

Eagle Lake Membrane Filtration Facility Opening

03/10/2008

From Left to Right: MLA Joan McIntyre, Mayor of West Vancouver-Pamela Goldsmith-Jones and Councilor Bill Soprovitch

Pemberton Child Care Centre Opening

27/09/2008

From Left: Bob and Sue Adams, MLA McIntyre, and Carolynne and Mark
Blundell.

Snug Cove sewage system

23/08/2008

Jacqui Parker-Snedker of the Snug Cove Sewer Management Committee, MLA Joan McIntyre, Councillor Peter Frinton – council liaison to the SCSMC – and Mayor Bob Turner. Ms. McIntyre presented Bowen Island Municipality with a cheque for $400,000 on behalf of the Province of British Columbia from the Towns for Tomorrow program on Saturday, Aug 23. The grant money will be used for environmental enhancement, modification and expansion of the Snug Cove sewage system.

Happy BC Day!

04/08/2008

Joan thanks Burton Cummings after his performance on the front lawn of the Legislative Building to celebrate BC Day and BC 150 also seen are MLA Ida Chong and news anchor Scott Fee.

Squamish Days Loggers Sports Festival

02/08/2008

Joan attended the 51st annual Squamish Days Loggers Sports.

2008 PNWER Annual Summit

28/07/2008

Joan briefly speaks as the PNWER group stops at the Vancouver Aquarium during the Pacific Northwest Economic Regions annual summit.

Walk with the Dragon

20/07/2008

Joan along with Premier Gordon Campbell and fellow MLAs Iain Black, John Yap, Ida Chong, Dave Hayer and Richard Lee at the 2008 Walk with the Dragon fund-raiser held at Stanley Park.

Pemberton Gets Active with LocalMotion

08/07/2008

Joan presented $101,611 in funding for two LocalMotion projects happening in the Pemberton Mt. Currie area. Also seen in the photo are Pemberton Mayor Jordan Sturdy and Susie Gimses. The funds will help to build a pedestrian foot bridge and a portion of a walking/cycling trail.

Canada Day at Canada Place

01/07/2008

Joan with news anchor Pamela Martin, Hon. Steven L. Point, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Robin Wilson, Chair, Canada Place Corporation Board of Directors. The group was part of a Citizenship Ceremony in which 80 new Canadians took their Citizenship Oaths.

Squamish Rotary Fund Raiser

28/06/2008

Joan seen with Glen McKecheran, John Arlberg and Ken Newington at the Squamish Rotary Fund Raiser for the Linda Carney Foundation where over $16,000 was collected.

Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations

23/06/2008

Joan was appointed the Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations at the Cabinet swearing in ceremonies at Government House in Victoria. On hand were Premier Gordon Campbell and the Hon. Steven L. Point the Lieutenant Governor of B.C.

West Vancouver Rotary Clubs Newest Member

22/06/2008

Joan at her recent induction to the Rotary Club of West Vancouver. On the left is Claudette Bouchard, the incoming president on the right is Vickie Haller the outgoing president.

Third SeaBus for North Shore

11/06/2008

Joan along with North Shore MLAs and Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon announcing plans for a third SeaBus.

Squamish Celebrates BC150

09/06/2008

Joan with Squamish Elder, Donna Billy at the Squamish BC150 celebration put on by the Squamish Historical Society.

Province Honors Excellence in Child Care

04/06/2008

Joan, Minister of Child Care Linda Reid and MLA Bill Barisoff present Kirsi Pereda with the Award for Child Care Excellence. Kirsi is a Child Care worker at Whistler Children's Centre Society Child Care.

The Year of the Potato

30/05/2008

Joan joined Minister of Agriculture and Lands, Pat Bell and fellow MLA Valerie Roddick on the lawn of the B.C. Legislature to celebrate 2008 as the year of the Potato .

B.C. Hoists the Stillwell Cup

30/05/2008

Joan, fellow MLAs and children who are part of the Spuds in Tubs program gather around the Stillwell Cup to celebrate the Year of the Potato.

Aboriginal Youth Work Xchange

01/05/2008

Joan met with Ellen Newmann and Don Thom two aboriginal interns from the Aboriginal Youth Work Xchange Program. MLA Richard Lee, Minister Shirley Bond and Minister Tom Christensen were also on hand for the meeting.

Province Announces Protection of Reservist Jobs

01/05/2008

Joan along with MLAs Olga Ilich and Ian Black met to announce amendments to the Employment Standards Act which provides job protection for reservists who temporarily leave their civilian employment in order to serve with reserve forces.

Funding Anouncement for Squamish Soccer Association

23/04/2008

Joan at the Squamish Soccer Association's spring BBQ to announce their funding of $23,400.

Earth Day at Maplewood Flats

22/04/2008

Joan with fellow MLAs Katherine Whittred and Daniel Jarvis along with the Minister of Environment Barry Penner met with Patricia Banning-Lover and Brian Springinotic of Wild Bird Trust of B.C. to present the group with a cheque for $9 million.

Britannia Beach Historical Society

21/04/2008

Joan with the Britannia Beach Historical Society to announce their funding of $23,400 to help them improve their artifact storage area.

Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area Dedication

19/04/2008

Joan seen with Minister of Environment Barry Penner, members of the Squamish Nation and local politicians at the Squamish Estuary Wildlife Management Area Dedication.

Field Trip!

17/04/2008

Joan takes questions from students of Myrtle Philip Community School in Whistler on the steps of the B.C. Legislature.

Field Trip!

17/04/2008

Joan visits with grades 4 and 5 students from Myrtle Philip Community School in Whistler on the steps of the B.C. Legislature.

Lil'Wat Nation event in Whistler

11/04/2008

Joan with Minister Patrick Bell, Chief Leonard Andrew and Elder Priscilla Ritchie of the Lil'wat Nation at a Lil'Wat Nation event in Whistler April 11, 2008

North Shore Conexions Gala

08/04/2008

Joan with with Bonnie Cadman, Doug Mackay-Dunn and MP Don Bell at the North Shore Conexions Gala celebrating the name change at Joe Mathias Centre.

Happy Norouz!

21/03/2008

Joan celebrates Norouz at Mahon Park in North Vancouver.

Breaking ground for Squamish General Hospital's New ER

06/03/2008

Joan seen at the official groundbreaking ceremonies for Squamish General Hospital's new emergency room facilities.

Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence

04/03/2008

Joan with Jennifer Murdie of Irwin Park Elementary School, Jennifer received a Premier's Award for Teaching Excellence.