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Jane watches the demolition of the Annex Building at Lions Gate Hospital. The old building is being demolished in preparation for construction of The Greta and Robert H.N. HO Psychiatry and Education Centre (The HOpe Centre).
A group of North Vancouver District Firefighters drop by to see Jane in her office. Jane has been a strong supporter of the firefighters in her riding and across B.C. for many years.
Jane meets with young members (and potential future Olympians!) from the Vancouver Skating Club at the club’s 2nd annual Christmas Fundraising Gala.
Jane addresses the North Shore Stroke Recovery Centre, where she thanked them for their tireless work over the past 37 years on behalf of stroke survivors and their families in the community.
Jane stops by Upper Lynn Elementary to talk about governance. Because education is always one of her top priorities, Jane is always happy to visit classrooms and meet with students.
Minister of Education George Abbott and Jane enjoy an interesting tour of Windsor House School, a thriving parent participation school in North Vancouver.
Jane celebrates the festive season at the Hollyburn Family Services Christmas party with Nanette Taylor, Director of Services, and Alan Kwinter, Executive Director.
Jane has a great time at the Norvan Boys and Girls Club’s Breakfast with Santa as she chats with Joe Yankanna, Club Coordinator, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, Tracey Cooke Director of Operations, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver, MP Andrew Saxton, and Rick Sielski, Senior Vice President – Member Services, Vancity.
Jane and fellow North Shore MLAs Ralph Sultan and Joan McIntyre join faculty and students from Capilano University’s “Business & Culture for Foreign-Trained Professionals” program for an announcement that the B.C. government is investing over $13 million in new employment skills training throughout the province.
Flanked by BC Lions players Jason Arakgi, Brent Johnson, and Geroy Simon, Jane was delighted to hold the Grey Cup and congratulate the team on their big victory.
Jane talks with Jack Davidson, President of the B.C. Road Builders/Heavy Construction Association, and Minister Blair Lekstrom at the Association’s 45th Annual General Meeting and luncheon.
On World Aids Day, Jane and Minister of Children & Family Development Mary McNeil join John deC. Evans, Chair of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, as they recognize one full year of 7-day service at the Dr. Peter Centre, where they discussed the possibility of raising an AIDS-free generation.
At the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce "Christmas by the Sea Reception", Jane enjoys chatting with Mike Boehm, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Anne McMullin, President and General Manager.
Jane and fellow MLA Marc Dalton tour Kenneth Gordon Maplewood School, a school dedicated to helping children with special needs. The Integrated Play Room shows remarkable results improving students’ self- confidence, leadership skills, and anti-bullying skills.
Jane joins fellow MLA Marc Dalton, Peter Froese, Executive Director of the Federation of Independent School Associations, and Dan Dowber, Business Director at the Lions Gate Christian Academy, on a tour of the Academy. Because of her experience as a school trustee, education remains one of Jane’s top priorities.
Jane enjoys a tour of the Newalta plant in North Vancouver, where she learned about their method of re-refining used oil to return the base oil to its original state.
Jane hangs on for a showcase of natural gas vehicles at the B.C. Legislature.
In a contemplative moment on Remembrance Day, Jane remembers the sacrifices of all the men and women who gave of themselves for our country.
Jane presents the members of the BCO Volleyball Club with a community gaming grant cheque for $14,320.
As part of her continuing efforts to keep in touch with her constituents, Jane speaks to Dr. Tim Schouls Political Science class at Capilano University.
Preston Manning and Jane meet after his talk with caucus on democracy and government.
Players from the North Shore Female Ice Hockey Association are all smiles as Jane presents them with a community gaming grant cheque for $25,000.
Jane joins fellow North Shore MLA Joan McIntyre and other dignitaries at the opening of the Seymour River Greenway.
Jane was on hand along with Premier Christy Clark and the rest of the North Shore MLAs for the major announcement that Seaspan Shipyards has been awarded an $8 billion contract by the federal government to build non-combat ships.
Jane and fellow North Shore MLA Joan McIntyre speak with workers at Seaspan in North Vancouver shortly after the big announcement that the shipyard has been awarded an $8 billion contract from the federal government.
At the Lynn Valley Elementary Pumpkin Patch and Carnival, Jane picks out the perfect pumpkin for her family. She always enjoys a chance to visit schools and meet her constituents.
Jane attends the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Fifth Annual Recognition Ceremony on October 14th. She is pictured here with retired firefighter Kevin Macauley, Brian Leavold, vice-president of the District of North Vancouver’s firefighters union, DNV councillor Roger Bassam and DNV Fire Chief Victor Penman.
Jane listens carefully to each presentation in Surrey as she hears from a wide cross-section of views during the province-wide budget consultations of the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services.
Jane joins several officials to help kick off the 21st year of Foster Family Month in B.C., honouring the care, compassion and commitment of foster families who open their hearts and their homes to children in need.
Jane supports North Shore Rescue by attending the Rotary Ride for Rescue at Cypress Mountain. The Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise sponsored a Recreational Hill Climb to help raise funds for communication equipment for North Shore Rescue.
Jane always enjoys visiting schools in her riding to meet the staff and give a presentation to students. Here she talks to Daniel Royer’s grade 11 Social Studies class at Argyle Secondary.
Jane presents the North Shore Girls Soccer Club with a cheque for $50,000 which was part of the recent round of community gaming grant payments. The cheque was presented at the celebration to launch the Windsor Secondary soccer training "bubble" facility.
Jane joins Minister of Education George Abbott and North Vancouver Board of Education Trustee Susan Skinner to celebrate the official opening of Ridgeway Elementary School after completion of its heritage restoration project.
Jane joins Minister Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development and Randene Neill from Global TV on the 4th Annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks event which helps raise funds for autism research, awareness and outreach services.
Jane enjoys participating in the North Vancouver Terry Fox run and was especially appreciative of the work done by the Rotary Club of North Vancouver to organize the run.
Jane joins host Nimmi Daula on Sher-E-Punjab radio to discuss the Province's recent healthy living initiatives.
Jane joins Dr. Paul Kershaw at the Olympic Cauldron for the kick-off to the annual United Way campaign.
Jenn Hewlett from Fresh Air Life and dietitian Kathy Romses join Jane at her Healthy Snack picnic in Cates Park. Jane is working hard to promote healthy living on the North Shore.
Jane helps hand out awards at the Canadian Junior Open Table Tennis competition at Capilano University. The event is an international competition bringing together some of the best competitors in the sport.
Jane joins Premier Christy Clark and MLA Dave S. Hayer at MLA Marc Dalton's BBQ.
Jane takes part in a BA Blacktop Ltd. meeting with Design Build Manager Gary Bale, President and CEO Kees Van der Werff, and Business Development Director John Kewley. In addition to discussing current highway projects, Jane was given insight into future endeavours, like the HWY 1 reconfiguration and Fern Street Overpass project here in North Vancouver-Seymour.
Jane with Tony Nardi from Neptune Terminals at the company's community open house in North Vancouver.
Jane with North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Chair Anne McMullin at the 2011 Canadian Little League Championships.
Jane with Jim Belsheim at the 2011 Canadian Little League Championships at Chris Zuehlke Memorial Park in North Vancouver.
Jane joins several friends and community members for the Caribbean Days Festival, one of the largest cultural events in BC.
Jane speaks at the Canadian Iranian Foundation on the benefits of volunteerism, inclusion and education for new Canadians.
Jane joins Neptune Terminals Tony Nardi and Jim Belsheim at the C. Division Fastpitch and Softball Provincial Championships. The provincial government provided $39,900 to the North Shore Girls Fastpitch association through the Community Gaming Grant youth and sports program.
Jane shows her support along with fellow MLAs and the B.C. Lions for the launch of the "Be more than a bystander" project, which aims to break the silence on violence against women.
Jane hands out cupcakes at the North Van Canada Day celebrations with Stephanie Mann from the Girl Guides and Chris Kennedy, new chief of the NV RCMP.
Jane displays the framed print of the legislative buildings she donated to the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Governors' Gala auction for Presentation House Theatre. It was purchased by Jim Belsheim of Neptune Terminals (pictured with Jane).
Jane participates in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge to pay tribute to the men who were killed in 1958 when part of the bridge collapsed during construction.
Jane with fellow North Shore MLAs Joan McIntyre and Ralph Sultan at the North Shore Volunteer Tea.
Jane joins municipal, provincial and federal officials at the official opening of the North Shore Spirit Trail Harbourside West Overpass.
North Shore MLAs Jane Thornthwaite (North Vancouver-Seymour) and Naomi Yamamoto (North Vancouver-Lonsdale) mail their "No" votes in the current HST referendum
Diana Donati, President of the Lynn Valley Legion presenting Jane with a certificate of appreciation at the Legions Appreciation Day in the village.
Jane joins Premier Christy Clark, fellow North Shore MLAs, and employees from Seaspan International Ltd to show support for a bid to secure part of a 30-year federal shipbuilding plan worth $35 billion.
Jane with Jay Hill, recently retired Conservative MP from the Peace River region.
Jane joined several of her government colleagues to ride the Big Bike in front of the Legislature in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundations "Stroke Awareness" campaign
Jane with fellow MLA's Dave Hayer and Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of Advanced Education at the BC Council for International Education conference at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center June 3. Joining the MLA's are Randall Martin, Executive Director, BCCIE and Catherine Vertesi, VP of Capilano University and chair of the conference.
Jane is checking out the construction at Capilano University's School of Motion Picture Arts with President of CapU Dr. Kris Bulcroft and Senior Project Manager with Ledcor Construction Earl McIsaac. This project recently received a $30.2 million dollar funding boost from the provincial and federal governments and a private donor. May 20, 2011.
Jane tours the Canexus Plant in North Vancouver with Plant Manager Rick Denton and Technical Manager Agnes Condemine. May 20, 2011.
Jane chats with fellow Windsor Secondary School parent, Yvonne Nakai, at the May 12 Windsorfest celebration and grand opening of the new Artificial Turf.
Jane and fellow MLAs attend a Private Members caucus outreach meeting with the BC Dental Association.
Jane meets with Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologies and Technicians (ASTT) of B.C. John Leech, and Deputy Speaker Linda Reid at the Technology Education and Careers Council Luncheon. May 16, 2011.
Jane attends the North Vancouver City Library's fundraiser 'Casino Royale' with J Paul Stevenson, CEO of Sego Resources Inc and Hilda Colwell, an event volunteer.
Jane attends the unveiling of the unveiling of Lions Gate Hospital’s new mental health facility with Minister of Health Mike de Jong, fellow North Shore MLAs and Vice-Dean of UBC's Faculty of Medicine. The Province has committed $62.2 million for the new facility.
Jane and her fellow North Shore MLAs discuss the economy with moderator Peter Leitch, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Governor and President of North Shore Studios at a breakfast hosted by the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.
Jane helps present the award for the Most Improved Player at the Athletic Awards Banquet held at Seymour Golf and Country Club.
Jane meets Ashley Jukich, a grade 9 student at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in North Vancouver and currently in grade 9. Ashley visited Jane to interview her for a project she is doing on the Parliament Buildings.
Jane chats with John Harvey (left), Marjorie Goodman and Arlo Sjoberg during her “Join Jane” drop-in at Parkgate Community Centre.
Jane presents the Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool with a cheque for $7,000. The school was awarded a gaming grant as part of the government's commitment to support programs that build healthy communities.
Jane marks the annual sail past with Captain Alex Maier and Mel Leflufy aboard Mystified at the Deep Cove and Burrard Yacht Club.
Jane watches MLA Norm Letnick take the DriveABLE test for cognitive ability during the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles presentation on overall driver fitness.
Jane and MLA Norm Letnick get a tour of downtown Victoria on the Annual Motorcycle Ride. To mark Motorcycle Awareness Month, the British Columbia Coalition of Motorcyclists (BCCOM) comes to the legislature to raise awareness of motorcycle safety.
Jane joins her MLA colleagues at their caucus outreach for a presentation on "Experience the Fraser," an initiative which aims to encourage tourism to the Fraser River.
Jane joins Premier Christy Clark, Minister Terry Lake, Secretary of the Elders of BC Parks Mel Turner and Jerry the Moose to announce that families and visitors no longer have to pay to park in Provincial parks.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite walking with the Mount Seymour Lions Club at the Deep Cove Heritage Society Parade.
Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong and Jane discussing community gaming grants in North Vancouver Seymour and the provincial review.
Jane with the Mom and Tots group at Parkgate Community Centre, presenting a cheque from the Community Gaming Grants fund to the Centre's Executive Director, Arleta Beckett and Finance Director, Louise Schopp.
Jane with Pat Turner and Joan Bartmann from the Seniors Program at Parkgate Community Centre.
Jane with keynote speaker Rick Hansen, President and CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation, at the Capilano University Athletics Awards Banquet.
Jane with fellow MLA Joan McIntyre, District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton, West Vancouver Councillor Michael Evison, and Roy Royson from North Shore Search and Rescue at the Great Capilano Duck Splash fundraiser for the Rotary Club of North Vancouver.
Jane with the North Shore News' Sales and Marketing Director Dee Dhaliwal at the April 6 North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce North Vancouver Business Tradeshow.
Jane and fellow North Vancouver MLA Naomi Yamamoto in the sulphur pit during a tour of Kinder Morgan Canada terminals on the North Shore. With them are with Kevin Jones, VP-Regional Manager, Vancouver Wharves; and Tim Ayling, Director Sales and Marketing.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite attends the Windsor Secondary School PAC meeting on Monday April 4th to present a cheque for $4,080. The Windsor Secondary School PAC has received more than $20,000 in provincial funding since September 2010.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite reads to a classroom of four-year-olds at Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool. Thornthwaite was there to deliver a gaming grant cheque for $7,000 to the Seymour Heights Parent Participation Preschool Association.
Jane and fellow MLAs Naomi Yamamoto and Ralph Sultan join Japanese Consul General Hideki Ito on a tour of Capilano University.
Along with Capilano University officials, local business leaders, and MP Andrew Saxton, Jane welcomes the Canadian Ambassador to China, David Mulroney (center, back), who toured the Capilano University campus and gave a presentation on the importance of trade, investment and education with China.
Jane giving the Honourable Blair Lekstrom the “heads up” on the Highway 1 Interchange Reconfiguration Project at the Fern Street overpass shortly after he was sworn in as Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jane, and Chuck Byrnes (left), enjoy meeting Canadian Olympic gold medalist, Mark Tewksbury at the Eighth Annual Robert P. Vickerstaff Insurance Industry Dinner. Mark was an exceptional and inspiring speaker and Jane felt fortunate to meet him.
Jane shares a smile with Lee Grills. George and Lee Grills pledged a minimum of $ 1 million to Capilano University’s women's studies program. The new visiting professorship will provide an endowed position to identify and bring to the university a variety of women involved in social justice issues.
Jane getting an overview of Metro Vancouver's Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan from Genevieve Tokgoz, Project Engineer, Regional Utility Planning Division. Joining them is Community Relations Coordinator Vanessa Langan. At the March 17 Lynn Valley Community Association Community Speakers Series.
Jane with Stewart Bethune, British Columbia Production Manager for the upcoming Tom Cruise feature film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. They discussed the benefits to the film industry of provincial government tax credits and the HST. Jane was on set during a key Tom Cruise action sequence – but unfortunately, no photos of the star were permitted.
Jane discusses the Capilano University Film School with North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton, at the Vancouver Canucks game
Jane with Robin Silvester, President and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver, at the Canucks game
Jane with Global Container Terminals CEO Michael E. Moore, at the Port Metro Vancouver and Global Container Terminals box at the Vancouver Canucks vs Colorado game, March 16. Jane and Mr. Moore discussed port issues in North America. Global Container Terminals has two terminals, one in the Lower Mainland, and one in New York.
Jane with Lieutenant-Governor the Hon. Steven L. Point, and new Minister of Agriculture Don McRae at the cabinet swearing-in ceremony
Jane with Premier Christy Clark at the swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Victoria.
Jane with Terry Lake, the new Minister of the Environment, at the Cabinet swearing-in ceremony on March 14.
Jane with North Vancouver's Lauren Woolstencroft at the March 12 BC Athlete Proclamation Day at Jack Poole Plaza. Lauren won five gold medals at the 2010 Paralympics, was Canada's Flag bearer for the closing ceremonies, and is the 2011 Laureus World Sport Award recipient as World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.
Jane with Gerald Chik, Sample Logistics Coordinator - Minerals, ALS Global Labs (http://www.alsglobal.com) , after a tour of their site on Dollarton Highway. Jane witnessed all steps of mineral analysis from samples obtained from mining and exploration sites worldwide. This lab serves as a central analytical "hub" laboratory for all of the ALS North American Branch facilities and provides hundreds of jobs.
Jane and fellow MLA Richard T. Lee attended an event at Capilano University to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2011. Along with Capilano University president Dr. Kris Bulcroft, Jane and Richard presented guest speaker Dr. Samantha Nutt with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 15 years of work in war-torn countries.
Jane, along with MLAs Richard T. Lee, Ida Chong, and Dave Hayer, helped present a wreath in memorial of B.C.'s firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty. With them is President of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA) Michael Hurley.
Jane joins District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton, and acting City of North Vancouver Mayor Craig Keating, to honour Stella Jo Dean, founder of North Shore Folkfest Society, for her contributions and dedication to the Society
Jane isn't the only one pleased to see construction underway at Windsor Secondary and the North Shore Girls Soccer Club. With Jane are Alistair Browne, Head Coach, North Shore Girls Soccer Club; Gerry Salembier, Assistant Deputy Minister, Western Economic Diversification Canada; Liz Bell, Principal, Windsor Secondary; Franci Stratton, Chair North Vancouver Board of Education; Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada; Andrew Saxton, MP; and Richard Walton, Mayor, District of North Vancouver.
Jane is pleased to see construction underway at Windsor Secondary School's new track and the North Shore Girls Soccer Club's enclosed training facility as part of the North Vancouver Economic Action Plan funded by Western Economic Diversification Canada. Jane was joined on February 24, 2011 by Liz Bell, Principal, Windsor Secondary; Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification Canada; and Andrew Saxton, MP.
Jane enjoys the warmth of a fire and the good company of North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton; North Shore mayors Darrell Mussatto, Richard Walton, Acting Mayor Michael Evison; and MLA Naomi Yamamoto as part of the BC Spirit Festival - Campfire: A Circle of Community
Jane received an interesting tour of Arc'teryx Equipment Inc. from Kate Paterson, Special Projects Manager; Lance Richardson, VP Business Development; and Tony Tam, Senior Human Resources Assistant. Arc'teryx, a worldwide manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of outdoor equipment which employs 150 people in their North Vancouver office and warehouse, is currently renovating and growing their business.
Jane with BC's new Premier-designate, Christy Clark.
Jane joins Daphne Donaldson, Gillian Konst, Hilda Cowan, Jenny Suchi, Bob McCormack and Jim Lawrence for a cup of tea, and good conversation at the Mollie Nye Heritage Cream Tea
Jane attends "Heart Warming" - Keep Art in the Heart of the Community. From the Seymour Art Gallery are Sarah Cavanaugh, Gallery Coordinator; Alan Bell, President; and Member of the Board Mary Mahon Jones.
Jane receiving a membership package from Mary Mahon Jones of the Seymour Art Gallery at the February 22 "Heart Warming." Jane announced that the BC Arts Council board approved $260,849 in provincial government grants to 12 arts and culture organizations in the North Shore area.
Jane discussing the Highway 1 interchange reconfiguration project with North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton
Jane discussing transportation plans with constituent Rick Burns at the February 23 District of North Vancouver Draft OCP meeting of Seymour community associations at the Mount Seymour Golf and Country Club/
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
Jane and North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto meet with Capilano University executives, including Vice-President, Finance and Administration Cindy Turner; President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Kris Bulcroft; and Vice-President, Education, Management, and International Programs Catherine Vertesi.
Jane joins MLAs Naomi Yamamoto (North Vancouver-Lonsdale) and Ralph Sultan (West Vancouver-Capilano) as they celebrate the commissioning of the tug “Seaspan Raven."
Jane in the Captain's chair of the tug “Seaspan Raven” with Jonathan Whitworth, CEO of Washington Marine Group, at the Commissioning of the Tug and vessel tour. Designed by Vancouver-based naval architects, Robert Allan Ltd., the prime duty for the new tug will be to dock, undock, and escort ships in Vancouver Harbour and Roberts Bank.
Jane discusses the Draft Town and Village Centres Concept Plan with Donald Golab, Facilitator, at the District of North Vancouver planning staff forum at Parkgate Community Centre.
Jane with Executive Director of the North Vancouver Community Arts Council Linda Feil, and featured photographer Marcus Jolly, in front of his pictures at CityScape Community Art Space.
Jane with North Vancouver Board of Education Trustee Mary Tasi at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Connections Simplified Breakfast. February 10, 2011.
Jane with Patricia Lambert, Project Manager of Capilano University's BOSS: Self Employment Program, at the Connections Simplified North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce breakfast with Dr. Kris Bulcroft, Capilano University's new President.
During a recent visit to Miles Industries, Jane listens to Martin Miles, Director of Production; Paul Miles, Director of Sales; and Chris Bond, Director of Finance & Operations. Founded in North Vancouver in 1977 Miles Industries is North America's exclusive designer, manufacturer and distributor of Valor Radiant Gas Fireplaces.
Jane helped students at Carisbrooke Elementary School participate in the inaugural Great British Columbia Shakeout – the largest earthquake drill in Canadian history! Over 460,000 British Columbians practiced "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" at 10:00 a.m. on January 26. The ShakeOut started in California in 2008 and will be held annually on the anniversary of the last local magnitude-9 earthquake, in 1700.
Jane shares a smile with Mike Watson, Chair, BC Chamber of Commerce; Anne McMullin, President and General Manager, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce; and Naomi Yamamoto, MLA, North Vancouver-Lonsdale at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce “A Conversation with the Mayors Luncheon.” The event provided an opportunity for MLAs, the business community, and the Mayors to discuss issues and concerns.
At the Lynn Valley Community Association Annual Open House and Reception, Jane reviews the progress on the District of North Vancouver Official Community Plan (OCP) and the Lynn Valley Town Centre Concept Plan. She is joined here by Reverend Lizz Lindsay, John Gilmour, President, Lynn Valley Community Association; Lyle Craver; and Leslie Uhlenbruck.
Jane attends the Association of Mineral Exploration BC 2011 Roundup Chair’s dinner on January 23. In the photo are:
Back: Ralph Sultan, MLA West Vancouver – Capilano; Minister Steve Thomson - Minister of Natural Resource Operations and Minister of Energy Front: Jane; Mona Forster, Executive Vice President Entrée Gold Inc.; Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, Mining Association of BC; George Abbott, MLA Shuswap; Gavin C. Dirom, President and CEO; Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC); Hon. Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining; and John Rustad, MLA Nechako Lakes
Jane enjoyed the action at the 2011 BC Junior Provincial Curling Championships, along with Chairperson Bernice Mulock, North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, and North Shore Winter Club Curling Manager Liz Goldenberg
Jane attends the Hon. Mary Polak’s open house in Langley.
Jane attended the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party on December 8. She’s pictured here with Mike Boehm, Chair, Board of Directors; Gail Pickrell, Events Manager; and Anne McMullin, President and General Manager of the chamber.
Jane and West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan meet with John Schnablegger and Patrick Livolsi from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to get an update on the North Shore Interchange Reconfiguration project, near the Iron Worker's Memorial Bridge.
Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Douglas Horne; Yeon-Ho Choi, Republic of Korea's Consul General in Vancouver; Jane; Mayor of Coquitlam Richard Stewart; and Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA and Labour Minister Iain Black at an event hosted by Horne and Black
Jane joins Simon Fraser football player Bo Palmer, Bo’s proud mother Michelle Leone, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Vancouver coordinator Joe Yankanna at Breakfast with Santa, December 11 at Lynnmour School.
Jane with Gracie Unger and Stella Jo Dean, former City of North Vancouver Councillor and winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Business Excellence Awards
Jane joins Chief Gibby Jacob, Squamish Nation; North Vancouver City Councillor Pam Bookham; North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto; Mike De Cotiis, President, Pinnacle International; Naomi Yamamoto, MLA North Vancouver – Lonsdale; and Andrew Saxton, MP – North Vancouver
Jane surrounded by Windsor Secondary School’s Housetop Quintet, who entertained at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party on December 8th.
Jane with Azool Jaffer- Jeraj, newly-appointed president of the Trial Lawyer Association of BC and past president Robert Holmes at the Trial Lawyer Association Christmas Gala
Jane with Robert Holmes, Past President, Trial Lawyer Association of BC at their Christmas Gala
Jane joins Aileen D’Angelo, Administrative Support, North Shore Emergency Management Office at the North Shore Search and Rescue Christmas party on November 27th.
Jane with Dorit Mason, Director, North Shore Emergency Management Office at the North Shore Search and Rescue Christmas party on November 27th.
Jane with Barbara Bate at the Mollie Nye House Bright Christmas Open House in Lynn Valley.
Jane shaking hands with teacher Rick Chan, after spending time with his grade five and six class talking about government.
Jane talking with Lynn Valley Elementary School grade five and six students about government issues.
Jane and fellow MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano Ralph Sultan with President and Vice- Chancellor Dr. Kris Bulcroft and Peter Ufford, Chancellor, Capilano University at the November 29th Fall Convocation and Installation of Dr. Kris Bulcroft as President and Vice Chancellor.
Jane at the Capilano University Fall Convocation for the Installation of Dr. Kris Bulcroft as President and Vice Chancellor and the Conferring of Doctor of Laws, Honoris causa on Rosalie (Lee) Grills and Dr. Paul Cappon. Jane is pictured here with Lee Grills.
Christmas Comes Early for North Shore Search & Rescue. North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite presents a Community Gaming Grant cheque for $100,000.00 to Greg Miller, Team Leader/SAR Manager of the North Shore Rescue Team, at their November 27th annual Christmas party at North Vancouver's Grouse Mountain.
Jane joins board members Grant Botto and Bob McCormack at the Lynn Valley Community Association Annual open house and reception.
Jane and fellow MLA Naomi Yamamoto attend the November 11th wreath laying ceremony at Victoria Park’s Cenotaph in honour of our nation’s veterans and in memory of our fallen soldiers.
Jane joins John Gilmour,President of the Lynn Valley Community Association and Lizz Lindsay, Leslie Uhlenbruck and Lyle Craver at the Lynn Valley Community Association Annual Open House and Reception.
Jane was excited to meet a true Vancouver legend, bandleader, Dal Richards and his wife Muriel, at the British Columbia’s Builder of the Decade Dinner.
Jane attends the Table Matters, a North Shore discussion about Food Security and Urban Agriculture. Jane had the opportunity to speak with one of the events sponsors, Heather Johnstone, Project Coordinator for The Edible Garden Project.
Jane joins Grace McCarthy at the British Columbia’s Builder of the Decade Dinner, which recognized the contribution and leadership of Premier Gordon Campbell for the largest construction investment program in the history of our province.
Jane visits with a business owner in her riding, Garry Miles, President of Miles Industries Ltd., with Gary’s wife Barbara and sister Marilyn Martin. Miles Industries Ltd is the manufacturer of Valor gas fireplaces for North America and was founded in North Vancouver in 1977.
Jane with James Carter, General Manager, Carter North Shore, Mike Watson, Chair, BC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and President of Ignite Management Services Ltd, Mike Boehm, Chair, Board of Directors of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, and Director of Business Development with KPMG LLP. Business leaders, local government and media came together to celebrate Business Excellence in North Vancouver. The awards, originally created to publicly recognize all of the successful companies in the area and the hard working people behind them demonstrating a continued passion for excellence. The Awards also promote the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community.
Jane with panel convener, Briana McIvor, part time host, Electric Playground ( far end), Olga Woodland, Principal, Argyle School, Murray Bulger, Teacher at the North Vancouver Digital Media Academy at Argyle School, Julien Lavoie, Director Public Relations Entertainment Software, Wendy Boylan, Communications Director, Ubisoft Vancouver and the gaming experts and students at the Nov 5 Girls and Games panel at Argyle School.
Jane joins Community, Sport, and Culture Minister Stephanie Cadieux at the Arts Legacy Funding announcement for BC Spirit Festivals including $45, 000 for the North Vancouver Community Arts Council.
Jane joins Community, Sport, and Culture Minister Stephanie Cadieux at the Arts Legacy Funding announcement for BC Spirit Festivals including $45, 000 for the North Vancouver Community Arts Council.
Jane giving closing remarks to the North Shore Veteran's Council Canada Remembrance Day Educational Program at North Van's Centennial Theatre
Jane with RNB Dance & Theatre Arts’ Charlie Costello, Retired President, Linda Tranter, President and Hayley Walker, Principal & Artistic Director. Jane enjoyed her visit to RNB Dance & Theatre Arts which celebrated its 20th Anniversary and the receipt of a Community Gaming Grant.
Halloween at Carisbrooke Elementary School with PAC President, Collette Ostler, Nicholas Ostler, Caragh Lang, Mitchell Ostler, Maya Lang, Owen Ostler with Jane.
Jane delivers Parent Advisory Council gaming grant to Principal Kevin Smith of Holy Trinity School and students from the left: Bradley Librojo, Caci Ladio, Anna Gawronski, Francesco Capuano, Joel Ceholski, Karalin Ceholski, and Elio Spadavecchia. The grant will go towards a new playground.
Jane delivers a Community Gaming Grant to the Vancouver Waldorf School Parent Advisory Council with Suzanne Routhier, Zan Romeder, PAC Chair and Walter Daroshin, PAC Treasurer.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite chats with Minister of Children and Family Development Minister Mary Polak during the Minister’s recent visit to North Vancouver to take part in a forum hosted by Thornthwaite on the issue of early childhood development.
North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite discusses early childhood policy innovations with Dr. Paul Kershaw at a North Shore Forum on the relationship between family policy and a strong B.C. economy.
Jane at the North Shore Hospice opening celebrations with Valerie MacGregor, Zone Commander North Shore and Howe Sound Zone, Royal Canadian Legion BC Yukon Command and Stephen Cochrane, Sgt-at-Arms, RCL Branch 60
Jane and her North Shore MLA colleagues with the Squamish First Nations Elders and paddle singers.
Jane with Naomi Yamamoto and Jane Webley, Manager of Palliative Care, Staffing office, Oncology for Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.
Jane with Anne McMullin, President & General Manager, North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Jim McCarthy, past President Coho Society.
North Shore Congress is a multidisciplinary group of North Shore community, staff and political leaders (City and District of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay), Vancouver Coastal Health officials, MPs, MLAs, Mayors, Councillors, North Vancouver RCMP and West Vancouver Police, and North Van and West Van School Trustees. The group meet annually to discuss joint public policy issues of importance to the North Shore. Pictured with Jane are: Dr. Paul Kershaw, H.E.L.P. UBC (guest speaker on early childhood vulnerability and what measures municipalities can do to decrease childhood vulnerability to 15% from up to 30 % in some parts of the North Shore by 2015), NVC Mayor Darrell Mussatto, DNV Mayor Richard Walton, Dr. Kris Bulcroft, President, Capilano University, and DNV Councillor Alan Nixon.
Jane with Carrie Hunter, Administrator and Heather Dunsford, Co-Chair of the Coho Society of the North Shore at the Salmon House on the Hill Coho Society celebration.
Jane presents Lynnmour Elementary School Principal Ross Bligh and Parent Advisory Council Chair Michael Ouchi with a cheque for $3,320. The provincial government has reinstated the $20.00 per student gaming grant to all schools plus $2500.00 per District PAC.
Dr. Perry Kendall, Provincial Health Officer and B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond with Jane and fellow MLA Joan McIntyre.
Jane with Alison Dunlop, President of the Windsor Secondary Parent Advisory Council. Windsor PAC received $16,320.00 in Community Gaming Grants.
Jane and Windsor Secondary Parent Advisory Council President Alison Dunlop discuss new projects for Windsor.
Jane presents the North Shore Disability Resources Centre with a Community Gaming Grant for $77,000. Jane with Elizabeth Barnett, Executive Director of Contracted Services and Suzanne Klassen, Director of Information and Advocacy Services.
Jane present at the October 14th, Interagency meeting held at the North Shore Community Resource Centre on the Community Gaming Grant Program.
Jane joins Premier Campbell and members of the Cabinet in announcing $90.5 million in funding for BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospital.
Jane on a tour of Twin Butte Energy Site in Fort St. John
Jane visits the Community Development & Outreach department, at Capilano University with: Beth Beeching, Instructor for Community Development Outreach (CDO) and Literacy Outreach Coordinator for the North Shore, Claudio Lerner, Coordinator/Instructor, Volunteer Tutor Program, CDO and to Jane's left is Pat Hodgson, Department Coordinator - CDO Department Capilano University.
Jane with newly elected Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) President Barbara Steele, a Surrey Councillor, at the UBCM convention in Whistler.
Jane joins fellow MLA Stephanie Cadieux and Small Business Minister Ian Black with Bill Erichson, trainer / consultant with the Pacific Training Innovations LTD, and Relocation Specialist Laileen Springgay at the October 1st launch of Small Business Month.
Jane with Minister of State for Climate Action and MLA for Richmond-Steveston and North Shore constituent, Bill Erichson, trainer / consultant with the Pacific Training Innovations LTD. at the October 1st launch of Small Business Month.
Jane talking with the Honourable Mary Polak, Minister of Children and Family Development ( and childcare) about her presentation at the sold-out September 24th North Shore Breakfast with Dr. Paul Kershaw on family policy and early childhood development.
Jane discussing Boards of Education, municipal and Ministry of Education issues with BC School Trustees Association President Connie Denesiuk at the Union of BC Municipalities conference in Whistler.
Jane volunteers for the Raise a Reader campaign at UBCM by distributing copies of the Vancouver Sun. Pictured with delegate John Moonen.
Smart Family Policy for a Strong Economy Forum Jane chats with Dr. Paul Kershaw at the Smart Family Policy for a Strong Economy North Shore Forum.
Jane on province-wide tour with the Finance Committee on the tarmac arriving at Penticton Airport.
Jane on province-wide tour with the Finance Committee in Kamloops.
Jane on province-wide tour with the Finance Committee in Kamloops listening to submissions from the BC Cattlemen's Association.
Jane on province-wide tour with the Finance Committee in Surrey.
Jane on province-wide tour with the Finance Committee in Lake Country and Winfield in Okanagan.
Jane with Madeleine, an award winner of the North Vancouver Library Summer Reading Club.
Jane with Alex Moret, P.Eng. and Operations Engineer, during a tour of HTEC ( Hydrogen Technology and Energy Corporation)
Jane with Christopher K. Sacre, President of Sacre-Savey Engineering demonstrating the science of hydrogen source and processing at their North Vancouver plant
Jane driving the H-ICE converted light duty, ultra low emission pickup truck while attending a HTEC tour.
Jane with Library Board Member Areef Abraham, DNV Councillor Doug Mackay-Dunn, Director of Library Services Heather Scoular, and Friend of the Library Brain Radamoski. The event included entertainment, refreshments, and medal presentations for children who have completed fifty days of summer reading.
Jane at the Vancouver Coastal Health booth at Parkgate Daze.
Jane with Ralph Sultan, West Vancouver Chief Constable Peter Lepine, and Don Bell as Celebrity Chefs at the Coho Festival
During the Coho Festival, Jane chats with Victor Elderton – Principal of North Vancouver Outdoor School, international advocate for environmental education in schools.
Jane joins Advanced Education Minister Moira Stilwell and Agriculture Minister Steve Thomson in a chat with John Friesen, Chair of the PNE Agricultural Advisory Committee. The PNE was awarded a Century Farm award by Minister Thomson on August 24.
Jane with Dave McLeod, President, Angel Restoration; Allan Baydala, Chief Financial Officer, Port Metro Vancouver; Hon Stockwell Day, Federal President of Treasury Board and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway; John Moonen, Government Consultant; and Kevin Harrington, Abbott Laboratories.
Jane introducing Del Kristalovich, Director, Parkgate Community Association to Premier Campbell
Jane chats with Constituent Dave McLeod, President, Angel Restoration Disaster Kleenup
Round table discussion with the Premier and North Shore residents.
Jane discusses North Vancouver-Seymour issues with the Premier with John Gilmour, President, Lynn Valley Community Association and Robin Delany, President and Owner of Delany’s Coffee
Jane gets into the Caribbean Days spirit displaying her colourful head dress.
Jane marches with volunteers in the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC Parade at Caribbean Days.
Jane welcomes all to the Trinidad and Tobago cultural day along with City Mayor Darrell Mussato, fellow MLA Naomi Yamamoto, Dirstrict Mayor Richard Walton and MP Andrew Saxton
Jane with District of North Vancouver Councillors Mike Little and Alan Nixon, Mayor Richard Walton, NV School Board Chair Franci Stratton, MP Andrew Saxton, and fellow MLAs Naomi Yamamoto and Ralph Sultan at the North Vancouver High School 100th Year Anniversary celebrations.
Jane with District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton and MP Andrew Saxton at the North Vancouver High School 100th Year Anniversary party.
Jane with the legendary Red Robinson at the North Vancouver High School 100th Year Anniversary party.
Jane with North Shore Bear Aware Coordinator Christine Miller, Environment Minister Barry Penner, Encorp Pacific Canada President Neil Hastie, Return-it Man, and Park Ranger Lisa Waldie at the July 30th launch of the Bear Aware recycling program to prevent people / bear conflicts in BC Parks.
Jane at the District of North Vancouver open house at Parkgate to obtain feedback on the future of Deep Cove and Panorama Park.
Jane with Roger Bassam at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Summer Soiree at the Seymour Golf and Country Club.
Jane with Edwin and Loo Dunn overlooking the band and the festivities at the Lynn Valley Village Concert Series.
Jane with MLA colleagues as well as Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Port Metro Vancouver and Duncan Wilson, Director, Communications and Government Affairs, Port Metro Vancouver on a tour of the Metro Vancouver Port.
Jane with Robin Silvester, President and CEO, Metro Vancouver Port on a harbor tour with Iron Worker’s Memorial Bridge and the North Vancouver in the background.
Jane stands on the roof of the Coast Tsawwassen Inn to hear about the finer points of solar thermal technology from Scott Graham, Renew Energy, along with the Minister of State for Climate Action, John Yap, and Jim Groenewoud of Coral Engineering, who was the engineer responsible for the condensing boilers (95%+ efficiency) the hotel uses.
Jane with Keith Henry, CEO of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of BC boarding the Spirit Catcher Train in the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park.
Jane meets the former Chief Mike Retasket from the Bonaparte Indian Band who explains the significance of the local plants during a tour of the Klahowya Village in Stanley Park.
Jane enjoys a perfect summer lunch by supporting the Community Integration Services Society official launch of the Hot Dog Express at Ron Andrew’s Rec Centre.
Jane participates in the 25th annual S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon at Lumberman’s Arch in Stanley Park on Sunday, July 11th.
Jane shares a laugh with Canadian Artist Gordon Smith and MP Andrew Saxton at the ground breaking site of the Education Services Centre and Artists for Kids Gallery.
Jane with Canadian Artist Gordon Smith, MP Andrew Saxton, Michael Audain, Chairman of the Audain Foundation, the Hon. Naomi Yamamoto, and Bill MacDonald, Director of Artists for Kids at ground breaking of the site of the Education Services Centre and Artists for Kids Gallery building project on June 25.
Jane spoke at the launch of 2010 Wildfire Prevention Campaign with Minister of Forests and Range Pat Bell and Al Berry and Neil Evans from Haig Fire Base, Fraser Fire Zone.
Walk to School Wednesday at Dorothy Lynas School Jane with Karen Smith, KellyAnne Little, Cathy Piteux, Jane and Leila Kauko.
Jane with Mayor Mussatto & the organizer of Car Free Day in Lower Lonsdale, Ingrid Doerr.
Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater, Ingrid Christensen, VP Operations Broadcast Dialogue -The Voice of Broadcasting in Canada, Janet Burley, General Manager for Astral Media Penticton and Jane at a reception for BC Association of Broadcasters.
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.
Jane and a constituent looking over the Strategic Moves, Choices, and Policy Directions Towards Our 2030 Vision for the District of North Vancouver, Official Community Plan Open House at District Hall.
Jane attended the North Shore Neighbourhood House (NSNH) Community Garden and Block Party. Here she's pictured with NSNH President Joy Hayden, Seniors & Community Services Manager Tricia Andrew and Facility, Recreation & Administration Manager Cheryl McBride.
Jane attended an event to commemorate the moving of the old Capilano as the beginning of the bridge replacement. The moving of the Old Capilano Bridge has been successfully completed ahead of schedule. She’s pictured here with Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Regional Director Patrick Livolsi and Chief Bridge Engineer, Kevin Baskin.
Jane with Tim Jones, head leader, North Shore Search and Rescue at the Seymour Golf and Country Club.
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Shirley Bond, North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite and West Vancouver-Sea to Sky MLA Joan McIntyre receive a tour and briefing prior to the moving of the old Capilano Bridge to create a detour during construction of the new bridge.
Jane attended the fourth annual Sunflower Tea Party Fundraiser for the Save your Skin Foundation to raise awareness of Melanoma Skin cancer. Pictured with Jane is foundation founder and melanoma survivor Kathy Barnard and her family.
Jane joined an event on the back lawn of the Parliamnet Buildings to celebrate the proclamation of BC Beef Day, in support of British Columbia’s beef producers. Pictured from left to right: Roland Baumann (Past President BC Cattlemen’s Association and Co-Chair Ranching Task Force), Judy Guichon (President BC Cattlemen’s Association), Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson, Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake, Jarrett Chung Smith (Saanich 4H member), North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton and Richmond East MLA Linda Reid.
Jane joined her fellow MLAs on the bike to support healthy living and to help launch the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon’s two year public awareness campaign.
Jane and District of North Vancouver Mayor Richard Walton braved the rain for the Lynn Valley Day parade.
Jane attended the Parkgate Community Services AGM and Volunteer Recognition with guest speakers Stephanie Tait and Matt Hill from Run for One Planet, who gave an inspiring presentation on their 11,000 mile run journey around the continent.
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.
Jane represented the Province at a ceremony unveiling a plaque commemorating the Lion gate Bridge as a National historic monument. Pictured left to right: Coastal BC Field Unit Superintendent Steve Langdon, former BC Member Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Dr. Veronica Strong-Boag and Coastal BC Field Unit Historic Sites Manager John Aldag.
The Honorable Jim Prentice, Federal Minister of Environment, Ramona Materi, North Vancouver District Councillor Michael Little, North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton and Jane at meet and greet for local residents and politicians.
Jane attended Dr. Greg Lee’s retirement party as Capilano University President and Vice-Chancellor. Photo courtesy of effordphotography.com.
Jane and the BC Liberal Caucus met with Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC.
Jane and the BC Liberal Caucus met with Executive Director BC Paraplegic Association Melanie Crombi and Director of Marketing Development and Public relations BC Paraplegic Association Linda Annis.
Jane attended the official opening of the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant along with North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto, Dr. John Blatherwick, former Vancouver Coastal Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Patricia Daly, Vancouver Coastal Chief Medical Health Officer and Vice President, Public Health, Dr. Brian O’Connor, North Shore’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Roland Guasparini, Chief Medical Health Officer, Fraser Health Authority and Dr. Nadine Loewen, Medical Health Officer,Fraser Health Authority.
West Vancouver Councillor Michael Evison, Jane, North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto and MP for Abbotsford Ed Fast joining in the announcement and tasting of water from the new Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant.
Jane with the Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca MP Dr. Keith Martin at the BC Association of Broadcasters Reception.
Jane, along with numerous members of the BC Liberal caucus, met with Alan Lill, Living Rivers Georgia Basin Vancouver Island, David Marshall, Fraser Basin Council, Brian Riddell, Pacific Salmon Foundation and John Woodward, Woodcorp Investments.
The Honourable Steven L.Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C. presented a hand-carved red cedar
canoe as a gift to all British Columbians. Pictured left to right: Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation George Abbott, Minister of Labour Murray Coell, Jane, Hereditary Chief of the KwaGulth and master carver Tony Hunt and Minister for Climate Action John Yap.
Jane is presented with a plaque of thanks and appreciation from Chief Justin Sky George of Tsleil - Waututh Nation and is wrapped in a warmth and friendship blanket.
Jane met with Manager Government Relations Harriet Permut, President Elect Rosario Setticasi Therese Reinsch of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Jane attended the Consulting Engineers of BC Awards and was pleased to spend the evening with the winners of The Award of Excellence Category 5: Soft Engineering, from the firm Dayton and Knight Ltd.. Pictured from left to right, Harlan Kelly VP Technologies, Dayton & Knight; Bonita Dirk, Assistant Engineer Dayton & Knight, and Dale McTaggart Director of Engineering and Public Works, City of Salmon Arm and Jane Thornthwaite.
Jane joined children from Parkgate Daycare at the Heritage Centre in North Vancouver for a Teddy Bear Picnic, organized by North Shore Urban Bear Club, in conjunction with the Elders Council Coordinator to teach young children about bears, habitat, what to do when a bear is on the trail and differences between black and grizzly bears.
Jane joined the BC Liberal Caucus to meet with executives of BC's Film Industry including (left to right) Vice President and General Manager for Technicolor Creative Services Vancouver Scott Evans, President North Shore Studios Peter Leitch and Vice President and General Manager Deluxe Vancouver William Baldwin.
Jane with Ending Violence Association of BC board member Robin Wilson.
BC Liberal MLAs show their support for Pink Shirt Day. From left to right: Harry Bloy, Jane Thornthwaite, Stephanie Cadieux, Dave Hayer, Doug Horne, John Slater and Don McCrae.
Jane attended the 28th Annual Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair at the UBC Student Union Building. Here she discuss the Effects of Localized Gravity on the Evolution of the Universe with project creator Mathias Hudoba de Badyn from Windsor Secondary School.
Jane enjoys a Join Jane coffee meeting at Parkgate Community Centre with Dr. Tony Wong from Beautiful Eyes in the Cove Optometry.
Jane hands out bunny baskets at the Easter egg hunt at Lynn Valley Village.
Jane with Argyle Secondary Principal Olga Woodland, Digital Media Academy Teacher Murray Bulger and Argyle Secondary Vice Principal, Adam Baumann at the Argyle Secondary Digital Media Academy Open House. The event was well attended by students, digital media teachers, film industry executives, and post secondary and digital media industry representatives.
Jane met and chatted with constituents at her Join Jane event at the District of North Vancouver Library.
Jane with John Leech, President of the Association for Technology Professionals in BC.
Jane spoke about government to a Grade 5 / 6 class from Blueridge School
Jane tries out the equipment at Let's Play opening of accessible play space at Dorothy Lynas School.
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