Sponsors

For its timely and enthusiastic support of the overall Encyclopedia of BC project, Harbour Publishing gratefully acknowledges The Insurance Corporation of BC.

"The Encyclopedia of BC is a wonderful source of knowledge where people of all ages may learn more about our province and the contributions of British Columbians, past and present. The Insurance Corporation of BC is proud to be a contributor to this valuable information resource."

—Thom Thompson, Chief Executive Officer

Harbour Publishing gratefully acknowledges a major donation from BC Hydro and Power Authority whose strong support of both the print and interactive editions of the Encyclopedia of BC exemplifies great community spirit and bears witness to BC Hydro's continuing efforts to enrich the communities it serves.

"The Encyclopedia is the result of a tremendous collaborative effort and a vital living record of the accomplishments and achievements of the people of our province. BC Hydro and its predecessor companies have been here since 1860 when the first gas lights were turned on in Victoria. We are proud of our history and we are proud to sponsor this important work.

—Michael Costello, President and Chief Executive Officer

For its leadership role in ensuring the availability of the encyclopedia in BC schools, Harbour gratefully acknowledges Weyerhaeuser Company Ltd.

Harbour Publishing acknowledges the following organizations for making major contributions to the Encyclopedia of BC and the online edition of the Encyclopedia of BC:

The Telus BC New Media and Broadcast Fund

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Province of British Columbia

Ministry of Education: Curriculum Branch

Canada Multimedia Fund

Funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage
Administered by Telefilm Canada

Harbour Publishing recognizes the following, some for organizational support they provided to the Encyclopedia of BC, some for financial contributions and some for their long-term support of Harbour's publishing program:

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA LIBRARY
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS & UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES DIVISION

THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR STUDIES IN PUBLISHING
AT SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

THE LEON AND THEA KOERNER FOUNDATION

PACIFIC PRESS LTD.

THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
BOOK PUBLISHING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

THE CANADA COUNCIL

THE BC ARTS COUNCIL

BEAUTIFUL BC PUBLISHING

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