News Release
For Immediate Release
Ministry of Employment and Investment
037
April 11, 1997
PROVINCE APPOINTS BILL SMITH TO BOARD OF
BRITISH COLUMBIA RAILWAY CORPORATION
VICTORIA -- The provincial government has appointed Bill Smith
of Prince Rupert to the board of the British Columbia Railway
Corporation for a term expiring March 6, 1999, Employment and
Investment Minister Dan Miller announced today.
"Bill Smith brings a broad range of experience having worked
both in the private and public sectors," said Miller. "At
the same time, Mr. Smith's extensive knowledge of issues facing
northern communities will be a valuable asset to the board of
BC Rail. I am confident he, together with the remaining board
members, will continue to provide the strategic leadership vital
to the strengthening performance we have seen from BC Rail over
the past number of years."
Smith has served as City Administrator in Prince Rupert for a
number of years.
The other recently appointed members of the board of BC Rail are:
Philip Asp, John Goldsmith, Jean Leahy, Harold Halvorson, Paul
McElligott, M. Anne Pool; Edmond Price and Diane Wood.
BCR Group of Companies provides integrated services in transportation,
telecommunications, real estate and related services. The group
is comprised of a holding company, four operating subsidiaries
and a joint-venture investment management company.
The holding company is British Columbia Railway Company, the joint-venture
management company is BCR Ventures Inc. and the four operating
subsidiaries are: BC Rail Ltd., BCR Properties Ltd., Vancouver
Wharves Ltd. and Westel Telecommunications Ltd. The holding company
is a commercial Crown corporation, wholly-owned by the province
of British Columbia.
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Contact: Christine Little
Assistant Director
Communications Division
(250) 952-0610
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