Colonial Government

COLONIAL GOVERNMENT on mainland BC began with creation of a colony separate from VANCOUVER ISLAND in 1858 (see VANCOUVER ISLAND, COLONY OF). James DOUGLAS, already governor of Vancouver Island, was appointed governor of the new jurisdiction. Initially Douglas received temporary power to legislate by proclamation on the mainland to establish British jurisdiction quickly during the GOLD RUSH, when there was a sudden and large influx of American miners. He formed an informal council to advise him...

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