British Columbia Stories
are a series of news features for both broadcast and print that
allow media to have additional information about British
Columbia.
The broadcast stories are produced on split tracks for ease of
stripping out the narrative, and without the graphic keys to allow
for customized fonts. The intros, scripts and font information is
available as is tape in both NTSC and PAL formats.
Prints stories include stills and additional information is
available on request by emailing bcsecretariat@gov.bc.ca
Biennale
Public art is well known to be a major contributor to the advancement of any
city’s cultural and social growth. As the 2010 Winter Olympics approach,
Vancouver Canada is undertaking a whole new face lift with a world class outdoor
art show called Biennale.
Art Town
Nelson is a hot bed of artistry, its culture is largely made up of artisans and
performers from all walks of life. Not many small towns can boast this level of
creativity.
Doors to 2010
Gracing the entrance of British Columbia – Canada Place in Torino is a
magnificent example of the native art work that is famous around the world as a
representation of Canada and its first peoples. The doors to the log house
represent the Four Host First Nations – these are the aboriginal nations that
live in the area where the 2010 Winter Olympics will be held.
British Columbia - Canada Place
Harvested from forests deep in the Caribou region of British Columbia, these 15
inch diameter timbers are shaded a distinctive blue, indicating death by the
Mountain Pine Beetle. Designed in the sweeping west coast style of architecture,
British Columbia - Canada Place showcases Canadian industry and culture to the
world at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.
Spirit of Bill Reid
We may not know the name of this British Columbia artist but his art reaches far
and wide with its perfect expression of an ancient, aboriginal people and the
beautiful, mystical land they call their own.
Vancouver Harmony
You won’t know the names of the these three British Columbia men but between
them they manage some of the biggest names in the music industry today. And they
do it from one of the most beautiful cities in the world.