Thanks to those who were on the shoreline to wave greetings and welcoming signs at the long awaited return of the MV Coho and our American visitors. Helping to make the first official sailing extra special with a water flotilla, our thanks to CFB Esquimalt, Victoria Fire Department, Canadian Coast Guard, Victoria Harbour Ferry, Transport Canada, and Prince of Whales Whale Watching for their support and participation.

Check out photos from the event here.

“This is necessary to begin the long-term work of creating new narratives that include under-represented voices and reflect the lived experiences and contemporary stories of people in BC,” acting CEO Daniel Muzyka said in a news release. The current exhibits will remain until Dec. 31, with a phased approach to updating galleries beginning in 2022.

Last week, the museum announced another exciting development as the province selected three firms to participate in the next phase of design and construction proposals for a new building in Colwood. Chamber Champions Kinetic Construction and Knappett Projects Inc. are bidding on the project to potentially partner with RBCM.

The new facility will house RBCM’s collections and research department, as well as the BC Archives.

• shareholders of a corporation that own land in BC
• individuals who indirectly control shares of a landowning corporation; and
• a trust beneficiary (a person, or group of people, who will benefit from the assets owned by the trust) where the land is held for them by a trustee.

 
The extension was granted to help ensure more property owners are able to comply with the regulation.