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Steve attending new offices of United Way with Harry Grossmith, Executive Director and Avril Paice, Director of Community Investment - their Open House today - Dec 22
Steve presents $4,000 to Laura Wickware, Sport Development Program Coordinator for Kidsport BC's Kelowna branch. Laura said “this funding will help KidSport to ensure that no child is left on the sidelines, as it will enable us to develop a strong base for the sport system in BC and make sport participation a lifelong habit for our children.”
Pastor Cyril Chalk from the Salvation Army accepts 900 pounds of wild meat for the Salvation Army Food Bank in Kelowna, delivered by Scott Ellis and Mark Werner of the Guide Outfitters of BC (GOABC) and Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson. This will help supplement the Salvation Army’s Christmas Food Hamper Program, which helps families in need. From left to right: Ellis, Chalk, Thomson, Werner.
Steve joined Ministers Don McRae, Michael de Jong at Premier Christy Clark's town hall in Penticton.
Steve Thomson and Norm Letnick join Bounty Cellars president Ron Pennington and Okanagan College students Renee Oliver and Mona Roth. The provincial government announced an investment of over $831,000 for new skills training programs for the Thompson Okanagan region. The programs are part of the Employment Skills Access Initiative (ESA).
Norm Letnick, Steve Thomson and Ben Stewart joined Caroline Grover – the CEO of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber's business lunch.
Steve speaks at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce business lunch
Steve "rings the bells" for the Salvation Army at Orchard Park Liquor Store.
Steve bagging groceries at Coopers Mission Mall on Saturday December 3rd in support of MADD.
MLAs Norm Letnick, Steve Thomson and Ben Stewart are joined by MP Ron Cannan, Mayor Sharon Shepherd - Kelowna , Mayor Doug Findlater - West Kelowna - Mayor James Baker - Lake Country, Rolli Cacchioni - Chair School Trustees SD#23, Myrna Kalmakoff -CATCH Community Development Facilitator and the rest of the -Community Action Toward Children's Health (CATCH) 2011 committee.
Steve and MP Ron Cannan at the Kelowna Apple Fair at the Orchard Industry Museum at the Laurel Packinghouse.
Steve at the Kelowna Apple Fair at the Orchard Industry Museum at the Laurel Packinghouse.
Steve tackles the stationary bike for a good cause.
Steve took part in the Shake Out earthquake drill in his office at the BC Legislature.
Steve having his blood pressure taken by Donna Sears, first year student in the nursing program at Okanagan College.
Kelowna-area MLAs Steve Thomson, Ben Stewart, and Norm Letnick help serve Thanksgiving dinners at Gospel Mission
Steve went to Okanagan College to help announce a joint nursing program with University of British Columbia Okanagan. The two year program at the college culminates in a third year at UBCO.
Steve, Mayor Sharon Shepherd, MP Ron Cannan, and Harold Lunner of NOVA joined staff and senior students for the Solar Launch at Waldorf School Kelowna. The grid on the school roof is "currently" producing electricity.
Steve and one of his favourite constituents at Car Free Day in Kelowna.
Steve at the Living Positive Resources AIDS Walk.
Your three Kelowna-area MLAs - Norm Letnick (Kelowna-Lake Country), Steve Thomson (Kelowna-Mission) and Ben Stewart (Westside-Kelowna) at the Terry Fox Run.
Presentation of picture of Student Delegates to the Provincial Fair: Jennifer Janock, the chaperone who took students from Kelowna to the Provincial Fair, Steve, Kate Hammer and Mary Campone of BC Heritage Fairs.
Steve and Kate Hammer from Dorothea Walker school – one of the two Kelowna students who went to the Provincial Fair in Victoria. Her project is on Father Pandosy, which explains the beard.
At the annual -and incredibly successful - Apple Triathlon. With Steve are: Richard Montgomery, Kelowna Apple Triathlon Society (KATS) President; Mike Hassard KATS Vice President; Dave Miles, KATS Director Awards
Steve at the 100th Anniversary of Stewart's Bros. Nurseries with local MP Ron Cannan and his wife Cindy. Stewart's Bros Nurseries was started by fellow MLA Ben Stewart's grandfather.
Steve flipping pancakes with Lake Country Mayor James Baker at the first Annual Fintry Fair.
Steve at the first annual Fintry Fair.
Steve, MP Ron Cannan and fellow MLA Norm Letnick helped to officially open Kelowna's newest park – Gerstmar Park.
The grand opening of Kelowna's newest shelter: Tutt Street Place provides 39 supportive housing apartments for homeless women. From left to right: MP Ron Cannan; Robert Taylor of the Connection Rehabilitation Drug Society; Liz Talbott of NOW Canada Society; MLA Steve Thomson; Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd; MLA Ben Stewart; and Theresa Eichler of the Real Estate Foundation of BC.
Steve at the official opening of Tutt Street Place. MP Ron Cannan; NOW Canada Executive Director Liz Talbot; Steve; Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd; Kelowna-Westside MLA Ben Stewart.
Steve helps out at a pancake breakfast for the Kelowna Women's Shelter.
Steve greets the audience at the ceremony launching Folk Fest.
Steve relates the story of "Corn Boy" with Linda Zorn of Kelowna City Band.
Selling Corn at Canada Day for Kelowna City Band. Steve with fellow corn sellers and Kelowna City Councillors Robert Hobson and Michelle Rule.
Serving Birthday Cake at Canada Day celebrations in Kelowna.
Steve announced $20,000 in funding for Kelowna Waldorf School to purchase solar panels. With Steve are Solar Grant Committee Pam MacRae, Gabriele Knodel, Cindy Taylor (Principal) and Carol Kergan.
Steve at Arthritis Walk along with CHBC celebrity weatherman Mike Roberts.
The Kelowna caucus goes pirate for the Fat Cat Parade.
Steve drives a tractor at the May Day Parade in Rutland. The tractor was hauling a container full of BC Apples, which were given to children along the route.
Steve and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick at the 2011 May Day Parade in Rutland.
Steve with his able Constituency Assistants Rebecca Narinesingh and Nan Pellatt on the front steps of the legislature.
Steve accompanies grandson Ethan and his dog Moxie at the Arthritis Walk.
Steve with Aart Looye, Mayor Sharon Shepherd, Tony Hoft and Jim Gabriel at the official opening of the BC Masters Swimming Championships held at the H2O Adventure and Fitness Centre in Kelowna – during which 66 age group records were set, including one World Record.
Steve helps cut the ribbon at the community-owned Midway Mill with Chief Clarence Louie (second from left) and fellow BC Liberal MLA John Slater (centre).
Steve and fellow Kelowna MLA Norm Letnick (fourth from left) joined in the celebration of Vaisakhi. Norm and Steve were proud to participate in the First Okanagan Sikh Temple Vaisakhi Parade and are pictured with members of the Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society Dance Academy.
Steve with Liz Talbot, Executive Director of the NOW Canada Society, after presenting a Community Gaming Grant of $55,300 to the group. They are pictured in the classroom at the new Tutt Street Housing Complex for Women and Children, where healthy cooking skills are taught.
Steve watches a contestant in the 28th annual Spaghetti Bridge building competition.
Steve at a social to welcome Dr. Guy Fradet as the Head of Cardiac Surgery at KGH. Also pictured are MLA Norm Letnick, MLA Ben Stewart, Dr. Fradet, Dr. Richard Hooper (Clinical Program Director for Regional Cardiac Services with Interior Health), and Dr. R. Hallpenny (Interior Health CEO).
Steve (top right) and other members of the BC Liberal Caucus were proud to join Michael Hurley (first on left) to honour fire fighters who have died in the line of duty. Mr. Hurley is President of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters’ Association.
Steve helped pull plywood off the windows of Anne McClymont Primary to celebrate its official re-opening to accommodate full-day kindergarten. Steve attended this school, then known as Okanagan Mission Primary, from Grades 1 to 3. He is pictured in the school gym, wondering why everything is so much smaller now.
Steve helps break ground on the new Clinical Services Building. Also digging in are Dave Corcoran of Graham Design Build Services, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, CORD Chair Robert Hobson, and Interior Health CEO Dr. Robert Hallpenny.
Steve and Brenda at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce President’s Dinner. With them are Debbie and Wes Shields, this year’s outgoing president, and past president Catherine Comben. Steve is also a past president of the Chamber.
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
Steve wears pink on Pink Shirt Day. The day is designed to put a focus on bullying and how to stop it.
Steve with young athletes from Switzerland at the Opening Ceremonies of the International Children's Games.
Steve celebrated the 10th anniversary of the bells at Mission Hill Winery with Kelowna-Lake Country MP Ron Cannan and fellow MLA Ben Stewart.
Steve and Mark Jennings-Bates, Co-founder of Rally4Life, at the Tour d’Okanagan – a “spinathon” to raise money for safe water projects around the world.
Steve with YMCA-YWCA CEO Sharon Peterson, Mayor Sharon Shepherd, and some kids from the Y at the Thank You Telus event to celebrate their contribution to the expansion of the Y
Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart, Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson and MP Ron Cannan helped to officially open the new Dayton Street Pedestrian Overpass. The new overpass is a key element of Kelowna’s active transportation network project and will make a big difference towards getting people out of cars by providing more sustainable, healthier transportation options for the community.
MLA Thomson and MLA Stewart join the CIBC Run for the Cure to help raise money in the fight against breast cancer.
Steve poses with a few entries at the Uptown Rutland Business Association Harvest Festival and Scarecrow Contest where he acted as a judge.
Steve congratulates constituent Donna Garbelya, winner of the Great Northern Rail Ride through the You Gotta Be Here contest. The contest was part of a B.C. summer tourism campaign designed to encourage B.C. residents to travel within the province this summer. Residents make up the single-largest group of travellers in the province and represent approximately 47 per cent of all visitor volume in B.C.
Steve unveiled a new RapidBus service connecting downtown Kelowna with the University of British Columbia-Okanagan and enhancing service to the Rutland area.
Steve presents a $35,000 cheque to the St. John Society Kelowna Branch to assist them in providing their continued great service to the community.
Steve helped the PNE celebrate its 100th anniversary with colleagues Jane Thornthwaite and Moira Stilwell, and with John Friesen, Chair of the PNE Agricultural Advisory Committee. Minister Thomson recognized the PNE with a Century Farm Award on August 24.
Steve presents a cheque for $25,200 to the Okanagan Mission Youth Soccer Association. This gaming grant will help support youth soccer teams in the coming season.
Steve joins volunteers after participating in the official start of the 28th Annual Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon. There were 1200 athletes from 9 countries, all in Kelowna to participate in this great community event.
Steve joins Bob Comba and Sandy Neddow of the West Coast Blind Curling Association to present them with a cheque for $5,600. This grant will help the association keep members healthy and active in their community.
Steve presents a $14,400 community gaming grant cheque to Rob Donick and Devin Rubedeau of the Central Okanagan Sailing Association.
Steve joins Orchard Industry Museum Wayne Wilson at the annual Cherry Fair in Kelowna. The fair is supported by the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative, Westbank Harvest, and the Okanagan Plant Improvement Company.
Premier Campbell, MLA Stewart, MLA Letnick and MLA Thomson officially broke ground on the Westside Rd. Interchange, creating jobs and facilitating economic activity in the area.
MLA Steve Thomson, MLA Norm Letnick and MP Ron Cannan cut the cake at Canada Day celebrations in Kelowna.
Steve celebrates the 15th birthday of the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market.
Steve joins his colleagues Norm Letnick and Ben Stewart at the Fat Cat Festival Parade in Kelowna.
Steve mixing pancakes at the Rutland May Days Pancake Breakfast
Steve at the opening of Chute Lake Elementary School.
Steve and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick at the end of the Rutland May Days parade with their Street Striders.
Kelowna MLAs with the Taiko Drummers at the Diversity Health Fair held at Okanagan College
At the $7.3 million Rutland Road supportive housing announcement with fellow MLAs, and Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman.
Kelowna MLAs Norm Letnick, Ben Stewart and Steve Thomson stand with Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman, Kelowna Deputy Mayor Kevin Craig and John Howard Society Director Shelley Cook at the announcement of funding for Newgate, 40 bed facility in Rutland.
Steve with students, teachers and parents at the South Rutland Elementary School event opening both the center at South Rutland School and Raymer Elementary.
Steve with MLA John Rustad, KGH Auxiliary President Seymour Zidle and MLA Norm Letnick at the proclamation establishing May 10th as a provincial Hospital Auxiliary Day.
Steve, Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Blair Lekstrom, and MLA Don McCrae with Ministry staff at the launch of the Fossil Management Framework Consultation.
Steve with participants in the in the Heart and Stroke Big Bike fundraiser in Kelowna.
Steve with Environment Minister Barry Penner and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick at the testing of the Oyama Snow Pack along with Ministry Staff.
Steve, Ben and Norm with Mr. Reno Culos as he receives dialysis at the announcement of new equipment for the Rutland Renal Clinic.
Steve joins Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd, MP Ron Cannan, and students inside the large, heated, and environmentally-friendly bus shelter at UBCO.
Steve joined dozens of young friends and their moms, along with MLA Norm Letnick and MP Ron Cannan at a Success by Six Sandbox announcement on Tuesday, April 6.
Minister Steve Thomson joins colleagues from the Legislative Assembly in wearing the yellow Daffodil Pin, showing support for the fight against cancer.
Steve welcomes the Provincial Champions to the TMX Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship at the Kelowna Curling Club.
Kelowna MLA’s Norm Letnick, Ben Stewart and Steve Thomson meet with local charities, societies and children and youth focused groups to celebrate the receipt of gaming grants.
Steve visiting a grade 4/5 class to talk about how government works, his life and path to becoming an MLA.
Steve with Richmond East MLA Linda Reid visiting BC Street at the Richmond O Zone.
Steve with Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong, Liang Shugen, the Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver, and Citizens Services Minister Ben Stewart celebrating the Chinese New Year.
Steve with Olympic torch bearer it is Catherine Comben.
Steve shows his Olympic spirit at the Torch Celebration in Kelowna. Pictured from left: Brenda, Nan, Steve, Lori.
Steve at the BC Cancer Agency Radiation Therapy Phase I Completion Ribbon Cutting. Pictured left to right are Dr.Ivo Olivotto, MLA Steve Thomson, Dr. David Levy, Dr. Ken Kolking and MLA Norm Letnick
The Official Opening of UBCO Medical Center. Pictured are Norm Embree, Chairman of the Board IHA, Brad Bennett, Chair Board of Governors of UBC, Premier Gordon Campbell, Dr. Gavin Stuart, Dean, Faculty of Medicine UBC, and Kelowna MLAs Steve Thomson, Ben Stewart and Norm Letnick, Jan 25.
Steve with Albert Baldeo's family waiting to cheer him along on the Torch Route.
Steve with his nominee to be a torchbearer, Reverend Albert Baldeo at the rally for the Torch.
Steve with some of the students from Okanagan Mission Secondary School who will take the flame from the cauldron in Penticton and run the first 100 kilometres of the torches journey on its way to Kelowna. Pictured in the photo with Steve are: Teacher - Michael Ross, Students: Kelly Atamanchuk, Devin Spence, Morgan Jmaiff, Celin Burns, Cambria Little, John Saunders, and Anna Leitch.
Steve joins MLA Norm Letnick, Premier Gordon Campbell, and Minister Ben Stewart at the announcement of the $450-million expansion of cardiac services in Kelowna.
Kelowna's final torch bearer of the night and Canadian Olympic Rower, Scott Frandsen, poses with Ben, Steve, and Norm at the Torch Celebration.
Lighting the cauldron at Kelowna's Olympic Torch Celebration.
The three Kelowna MLA's, Ben Stewart, Steve Thomson and Norm Letnick, show their Olympic support at Kelowna's Torch Celebration.
Steve and a few of his fans show off their Olympic spirit at the Torch Celebration in Kelowna.
The Okanagan Caucus at the Okanagan corridor transportation plan meeting at the Okanagan College Center for Learning.
helping break ground on the Apple Valley seniors housing project.
Kelowna MLAs with Mayor Sharon Shepherd and chamber members at the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Steve with a volunteer at the Tiny Tim Breakfast fundraiser organized by the Salvation Army.
Steve with fellow MLA Norm Letnick and 4H 2009 overall award winners Ryan Moffat, Kristen Bransfield, Raija Mclean, Emily Allen, Kyra Casorso at the Kelowna Hoofbeats 4H Awards Banquet.
Steve with Interior Health Board Member Erwin Malzer, Infusion Health Board Chair Duncan Ball, and Graham Construction Project Director Dave Corcoran at the Kelowna General Hospital tree topping off ceremony, a completion of construction tradition.
Steve with Dr. Richard Townley, Ron Kaerne, Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon, Dr. Richard Hooper and Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick at the opening of the Cardiac Care Centre in Kelowna General Hospital.
Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton with MLAs Stewart, Thomson and Letnick at the announcement of the new Education Quality Assurance (EQA) Government of British Columbia brand for quality for private and public post-secondary education in British Columbia.
Steve helps break ground for Now's Tutt Street Place. The $10.7 million project will feature 39 units of affordable and supportive housing for women. Picture left to right: MLA Letnick, Liz Talbot, Theresa Eichler, Mayor Sharon Shepherd, Steve, MLA Stewart and Teresa Heath.
Steve prepares to cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new $28 million Centre for Learning at the Okanagan College's Kelowna campus. Pictured left to right: Jim Hamilton, Andrew Nelson, Steve and Janet Shaw.
Steve with Minister Ben Stewart at the beginning of the Olympic Torch Relay outside of the Legislature in Victoria.
Dr. Mark Lupin of the Canadian Dermatology Association checks Steve for any cancerous moles.
Official scarecrow judge and helper, Steve and some local kids show off their scarecrow at the Uptown Rutland Scarecrow Festival & Harvest Market at Rutland Centennial Hall.
Steve with event participant at the Apple Fair at Orchard Park, presented by the BC Orchard Industry Museum.
Steve with Mohini Singh at the Deepak Binning Foundation fundraiser for Cancer.
Steve meeting with Minister Mary Polak, CATCH Manager Shan Lavell, Barb Duffy from Okanagan College Early Childhood Education, ministry staff to discuss the Community Action Towards Children's' Health imitative.
Steve and fellow MLA Norm Letnick present a 4H market lamb to Kelowna Gospel Mission executive director Randy Benson and kitchen manager Jackie Sear for Thanksgiving dinner.
Steve holding the 2010 Olympic/Paralympic games torch at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.
Steve tours Okanagan College with Advanced Education Minister Moira Stillwell and college representatives. Pictured from left to right: are Vice President of Finance and Administration Bob Eby, Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton, Board Chair Janet Shaw, Board Vice Chair Lance Kayfish, Steve, Associate Dean, Arts & Foundational Programs Stan Chung and the Honourable Moira Stillwell.
Steve, along with fellow MLA Norm Letnick, deliver fruit from the Gatzke Orchards to the Incident Command Centre at Constable Neil Bruce School.
Steve speaking at the grand opening of the H2O Aquatic Centre in Mission Creek Park.
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