Northwest Sewer Project Begins

12/04/2010

Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff and Boundary-Similkameen MLA John Slater join MP Stockwell Day and Osoyoos City Councilors to mark the beginning of the Northwest Sewer Project which will prevent potential contamination of wells and Osoyoos Lake.

Summerland

07/04/2010

Bill joins Summerland Mayor Janice Perrino and MP Stockwell Day turning the sod to prepare for infrastructure improvements at Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue.

Penticton Community Centre

07/04/2010

Bill, with Mayor Dan Ashton and MP Stockwell Day turn the sod to kick off upgrades to the swimming pool at the Penticton Community Centre.

Lighting the Olympic Cauldron

26/01/2010

Bill with Premier Gordon Campbell, MP Stockwell Day, and Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton looking on as Susie Welch celebrates lighting the Olympic Cauldron.

Olympic Torch Visits Penticton

25/01/2010

Bill with Premier Gordon Campbell and fellow MLA John Slater before the Olympic Torch arrives in Penticton.

Olympic Torch Visits Penticton

25/01/2010

Bill cheering on the Torch as it arrives to the stage.

Olympic Torch Visits Penticton

25/01/2010

Bill greats the Torch bearers as they arrive on the stage of the official celebration in Penticton.

2010 Olympic Torch

20/10/2009

Bill displays the 2010 Olympic torch.

Barisoff Re-Elected Speaker of the House

25/08/2009

Penticton MLA Bill Barisoff is escorted to the Speaker's Chair by Opposition House Leader Mike Farnworth and Government House Leader Mike de Jong after being elected for his second consecutive term as Speaker of the House. Photo by John Yanyshyn

Swearing in ceremony

08/06/2009

Bill Barisoff, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Clerk E. George MacMinn, was sworn in today as MLA for Penticton. June 8, 2009.

Supporting Safety in Silviculture

24/02/2009

Bill alongside his colleagues in front of the B.C. Legislature at an announcement of $500,000 to deliver four safety programs designed specifically for the silviculture industry, including how to safely drive ATV's on the job.  February 24, 2009.

Raise A Reader

13/02/2009

Mrs. Bordin’s West Bench Elementary Grade 2 class participating in the Raise A Reader program designed to build literacy skills. February 13, 2009.

Giants Head Strong Start

07/11/2008

MLAs Rick Thorpe and Bill Barisoff, along with some eager young helpers, get ready to serve some cake at the Giants Head Strong Start Centre in Summerland. November 7, 2008.

Structurlam

25/09/2008

Bill cuts the ribbon on Structurlam's new value-added wood plant with Forestry and Range Minister Pat Bell, Structurlam President Bill Downing and a project supporter. September 25, 08.

Structurlam

25/09/2008

Bill touring Structurlam's new cutting edge value added wood facility. September 25, 08.

Seniors Community Parks

23/09/2008

Bill trying out new fitness equipment that will be installed in ActNow BC Seniors Community Parks that will encourage B.C. seniors to live healthy, active lives. September 23, 2008.

South Okanagan Event Centre

18/09/2008

Bill at the opening of the new South Okanagan Event Centre with community representatives and the Penticton Vees. September 18, 2008.

Penticton’s LocalMotion project

28/08/2008

Bill with Mayor Kimberly unveiling the sign for Penticton’s LocalMotion project, the new Ellis Creek Trail, while Councillor Litke looks on. August 28, 2008.

BizPaL

20/08/2008

Bill talking about the benefits of Penticton Joining the BizPaL network. August 20, 2008.

BC Hockey Hall of Fame

12/08/2008

Bill with Andre Martin and Bruce Judd receiving the funds for the BC Hockey Hall of Fame Project. August 12, 2008.

Premier Gordon Campbell with Penticton's Centennial Book.

10/08/2008

Premier Gordon Campbell had the opportunity to admire Penticton's centennial book at the Pavilion. It tells the story of the charming city in British Columbia's sunny Okanagan Valley. Local writer Yasmin John-Thorpe worked with some of Penticton's best storytellers, historians and photographers to produce the book which is on display at the BC Canada Pavilion in Beijing. August 10, 2008

Myra Canyon Trestles

20/06/2008

Al Horning, Bill Barisoff, Rick Thorpe, with community members and Premier Gordon Campbell unveiling the plaque to celebrate the reopening of the Myra Canyon Trestles. June 20, 2008

Agur Lake Camp Society

03/05/2008

Bill With Minister Rick Thorpe presenting funding to the Agur Lake Camp Society, a unique organization that provides family respite, recovery, education, and a barrier-free facility for children with special needs and seniors.

Touring Geometrik

03/05/2008

Bill joining Minister Rick Thorpe and Penticton Councilor Rory McIvor on a Tour of the Summerland Based Geometrik manufacturing. Here Geometrik Director of Engineering Vladimir Bolshakov displays the new hi-tech acoustical wood paneling that will be used in the new South Okanagan Events Centre.

Lakeview Dividend Mine

03/05/2008

Bill joining the Minister of State for Mining Kevin Kruger and Osoyoos Town Councilor and geologist Alan Carswell at the recent $ 1.2 million reclamation event for the former 108 year old Lakeview Dividend Mine in Osoyoos. The environmentally sensitive project and special mine tunnel cap will allow the local bat population to continue to access their favorite habitat; the mine site.

ActNow B.C.

29/04/2008

Bill introduces Gordon Hogg, Minister of State for ActNow BC at the launch of the ActNow BC Road to Health Community Tour at the Legislature in Victoria.

Get Active

29/04/2008

Bill participates in some of the ActNow activities at the launch of the ActNow BC Road to Health Community Tour in Victoria.

Agricultural Resort Area Project

11/04/2008

Bill presenting Oliver with $25,000 to support a pilot project to establish the first Agricultural Resort Area in B.C.

New Naramata Playground

04/04/2008

Bill meets with members of the Naramata Elementary PAC to view the new playground equipment.

Penticton Centennial Spirit Square

18/03/2008

Bill and Penticton Mayor Jake Kimberly at the future site of the new Penticton Centennial Spirit Square Site.