| 1990s
|
 |
Rita Johnston
becomes BC's premier after the conflict-of-interest resignation
of Bill Vander Zalm. |
|
Victoria
hosts the Commonwealth Games, which boost a $60 million increase
in tourism revenues. |
|
World's
tallest (55-metre) totem pole erected in Victoria. |
|
In the
1980s, concern about the environment had focused on areas such
as the Carmanah and Walbran forests, Meares and South Moresby
islands. Now the focus is on Clayoquot Sound, where people protesting
logging practices are arrested for blocking logging roads. |
|
Royal Roads
Military College reopens as Royal Roads University, an extension
of the University of Victoria. |
|
Nisga'a
land claim settlement aims to create accord between whites and
aboriginals. |
|
Automated
stations replace BC's manned lighthouses. |
|
The worst
snowstorm in the history of Victoria dumps a record 67 centimetres
on a city that is ill-prepared to deal with it. Neighbours help
neighbours. Farmers' tractors help clear roads. |
|
Leonardo
da Vinci Exhibit at Royal BC Museum draws a record 450,000 visitors. |
|
Minor early-morning
earthquake causes Victorians to revisit earthquake-preparedness.
|
|
Islanders
welcome the New Millennium. |
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