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Naomi picks up a sledgehammer to kick off the demolition of the old Annex Building at Lions Gate Hospital, which will be replaced by the Greta and Robert H.N. HO Psychiatry and Education Centre (The HOpe Centre). Joining her was Judy Savage, President of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation, and fellow North Shore MLAs Ralph Sultan, Jane Thornthwaite and Joan McIntyre.
Naomi joins an instructor from the Animal Health Lab at Douglas College to learn about animal x-rays. The government is investing over $13 million in new employment skills training programs at post-secondary institutions across BC.
Minister Yamamoto joins B.C.’s Minister of Environment Terry Lake in congratulating four Capilano University students on their first place finish at the Tourism & Hospitality Case competition. Way to Go Cap U!
Naomi and fellow MLA Barry Penner check out spawning salmon at the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack.
Naomi speaks about the importance of supportive housing at the renovated and expanded Chesterfield House in North Vancouver which provides affordable housing for individuals with mental health issues.
Naomi joins Premier Christy Clark and CEO of Seaspan Shipyards Jonathan Whitworth in North Vancouver for the major announcement that Seaspan has been awarded an $8 billion contract by the federal government to build non-combat ships.
Naomi speaks with Seaspan apprentice Chris shortly after the announcement of the $8 billion shipbuilding contract. Chris is very excited about the long term benefits it means for the economy and employment on the North Shore.
At the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival, Naomi met with many local businesses and community organizations as they celebrated the changing season. Here she is with the North Vancouver Museum and Archives’ “Shipyard Gals”, who give lively tours of North Vancouver’s historic waterfront.
Naomi was excited to join Ridgeway Elementary students, staff, and local and provincial dignitaries to celebrate the reopening of the 100-year-old school after a $21.5 million historic restoration.
Naomi and fellow North Shore MLA Jane Thornthwaite were pleased to be a part of the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at the Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre in North Vancouver. The Moon Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by the Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures.
Naomi joins staff, board members, clients and their families and support workers to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the North Shore Disability Resource Centre.
Naomi attends the Powell Street Festival, a celebration of Japanese-Canadian culture. There she was pleased to congratulate Chibi Taiko, a Japanese drumming group for youth on the North Shore, on being awarded a Community Gaming Grant for $3000.
Naomi speaks at the North Shore Seaspan Shipyards as the BC Government announced $60 million in support for BC’s marine industry to back Seaspan’s bid for the federal government’s $35 billion National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
Naomi joins community partners in the ceremonial sod turning for Anavets Senior Citizens’ Housing Society’s new redeveloped project that will provide 76 affordable apartments for North Shore seniors.
North Shore MLAs Jane Thornthwaite (North Vancouver-Seymour) and Naomi Yamamoto (North Vancouver-Lonsdale) mail their "No" votes in the current HST referendum.
Naomi joined several of her government colleagues to ride the Big Bike in front of the Legislature in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundations "Stroke Awareness" campaign.
Naomi with fellow MLA's Dave Hayer and Jane Thornthwaite at the BC Council for International Education conference at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Center June 3. Joining the MLA's are Randall Martin, Executive Director, BCCIE and Catherine Vertesi, VP of Capilano University and chair of the conference.
North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA, Advanced Education Minister and lifelong Canucks fan Naomi Yamamoto joined Premier Christy Clark and several of her government colleagues at a Vancouver Canucks flag-raising ceremony in front of the Legislature today. (pictured left to right: Solicitor General Shirley Bond, Premier Christy Clark, MLA Naomi Yamamoto, MLA Richard T. Lee and Agriculture Minister Don McRae.)
Naomi and fellow North-Shore MLA Ralph Sultan hang out on the playground with Katherine Kee, Principal of Norgate Community Elementary School.
Naomi chats with fellow North Shore MLAs at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast at the Holiday Inn & Suites.
Naomi addresses the audience at the unveiling of Lions Gate Hospital’s new mental health facility with Minister of Health Mike de Jong, fellow North Shore MLAs and Vice-Dean of UBC's Faculty of Medicine. The Province has committed $62.2 million for the new facility.
Naomi and fellow North Vancouver MLA Jane Thornthwaite in the sulphur pit during a tour of Kinder Morgan Canada terminals on the North Shore. With them are with Kevin Jones, VP-Regional Manager, Vancouver Wharves; and Tim Ayling, Director Sales and Marketing.
Naomi joins Capilano University president Dr. Kris Bulcroft to present a book of condolences to Japanese Consul General Hideki Ito. The book had been circulated and signed by Cap students and employees since the day a devastating earthquake hit Japan on March 11.
Along with fellow North Shore MLAs Jane Thornthwaite and Ralph Sultan, Naomi accompanies Japanese Consul General Hideki Ito on a tour of Capilano University.
North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto officially swears in as the new Minister of Advanced Education in front of Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point in Victoria today.
BC Liberal MLAs wear their Pink Shirts in recognition of Anti-Bullying day across the province.
As Minister of State for Building Code Renewal, Naomi meets with a diverse range of groups. At her North Vancouver-Lonsdale constituency office, she met with local teacher and North Vancouver School Trustee Linda Buchanan to discuss acoustic concerns
Mary McNeil and Naomi Yamamoto show off their red mittens while celebrating the 2010 dedication of Jack Poole Plaza.
Mary McNeil and Naomi Yamamoto celebrate the 2010 Olympic Torch dedication of Jack Poole Plaza.
Naomi takes a tour of Neptune Terminals, an important part of the waterfront industry in North Vancouver. The company was hosting some of their industry clients during the Olympics.
A Russian Tall Ship was docked at Pier at the foot of Lonsdale in North Van for the duration of the Olympics. The Ship was host to many Russian dignitaries for their stay in Vancouver. Naomi with the Captain and the City of North Vancouver Mayor Darrell Mussatto, and West Vancouver Mayor Pam Goldsmith-Jones.
Backstage at the torch relay celebration with mayor of District of North Vancouver Richard Walton, MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Premier Campbell, and North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton.
The torch came to North Vancouver and was at the Lonsdale Quay in the morning. The experience was amazing, and never seen Lonsdale Quay so full of excited people.
Eye of the Wind, Grouse Mountain. Naomi was part of the inaugural ceremonies to start the Eye of the Wind atop Grouse Mountain. The Eye is a wind turbine, which will produce part of the electrical needs for the Grouse Mountain resort. The Premier was at the ceremonies too.
(group photo with: Ralph Sultan, Min. Barry Penner, Min. John Yap and MP for North Vancouver Andrew Saxton)
Naomi attended a North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce special 2010 networking breakfast, to keep in touch with local businesses. Here she is with Gail and Misha from the Chamber, and Grant Botto, who brought his torch to the breakfast. Grant played an instrumental role in the North Shore torch relay. This torch is from the first time the torch came to BC, in Victoria.
City of North Vancouver Mayor Darryl Mussato, Naomi and North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton chat with Global TV about how great it is to have the Olympic Torch in North Vancouver.
Naomi and North vancouver MP share a laugh on stage as City of North Vancouver Mayor Darryl Mussato welcomes the Olympic celebrators.
Naomi along with the Premier and Jane Thornthwaite and cheer on the lighting of the cauldron at the Lynn Valley Torch Celebration.
Naomi hosted an Open House this December, to bring members of the community together at this holiday time. Here Naomi is with her Assistant Krista Bunskoek, Sheila Parvaz from the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs. Parvaz.
Naomi’s Open House was well attended by many members of her constituency.
Minister of Finance Colin Hansen spoke to a sold out North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce breakfast crowd. The Minister reviewed the government’s September Budget Update, and spoke of how British Columbia will be a leader in coming out of the current economic downfall. Here, Minister Hansen is with Naomi, former MLA Katherine Whittred, MLA Joan McIntrye and MLA Jane Thornthwaite.
Naomi with Susan Skinner, chairperson, North Vancouver Board of Education take part in some water fun with a Norgate pre-schooler. The newly opened preschool is located within a newly renovated section of Norgate Elementary School. The child care will be run through the well-established North Shore Neighbourhood House.
Naomi, together with Acting City of North Van Mayor Guy Heywood, and North Van MP Andrew Saxton, announced a joint investment of $3,451,014 through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and the Building Canada Fund, extending the Spirit Trail a unique, waterfront-oriented, multi-use and fully accessible greenway that will provide pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters and people with wheeled mobility aids access across the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove.
Naomi, with Acting City of North Van Mayor Guy Heywood, and North Van MP Andrew Saxton announced a joint Federal/ Provincial/ Municipal investment of $1,448,000 to improve the safety of three key North Vancouver bridges. The bridge upgrade projects include the replacement of the aging Bewicke Bridge over Mosquito Creek, as well as seismic upgrades to the heavily used Cotton Road Bridge over Lynn Creek and the Marine Drive Bridge over Mosquito Creek.
Naomi, together with Acting City of North Van Mayor Guy Heywood, and North Van MP Andrew Saxton, announced a joint investment of $3,451,014 through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and the Building Canada Fund. The funds will be used to extend the multi-use trail of the Keith Road Greenway from St. Andrews to Grand Boulevard, and also for the Harbourside West Pedestrian Overpass, an important, by costly, part of the Spirit Trail.
The Spirit Trail will be a unique, waterfront-oriented, multi-use and fully accessible greenway that will provide pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters and people with wheeled mobility aids access across the North Shore, from Horseshoe Bay to Deep Cove.
Local artist Jane Clark created the Spirit Mural, located at Forbes and 1st Street. The Spirit Mural, which can be seen from the Spirit Trail, was unveiled with Premier Gordon Campbell in attendance. Here Naomi is with Jane Clark and Premier Campbell with the Mural unveiled.
Naomi serves up a smile, as a ‘celebrity chef’ at this year’s annual Coho Fest.
Naomi and Minister Iain Black, meet with His Excellency David Jacobson, Ambassador of the U.S.A., and Consul General Phillip Chicola.
Naomi and fellow MLA Jane Thornthwaite lay wreaths at the Remembrance Day ceremony in North Vancouver.
Naomi shows her Olympic spirit with the torch.
Naomi attends the North Shore Candlelight Vigil to remember and honour veterans who have served for our country. Pictured with North Vancouver-Seymour MLA Jane Thornthwaite.
Naomi took part in the announcement of a new Film Centre to be built at Capilano University. In a 50/50 partnership with the Federal government, the Province will be funding a total of just over $15 million to build a $30 million new film centre at Capilano University. Having served on the Board of Capilano College, Naomi knows how important this project is to Capilano U and to the local film community. The new Centre will provide an even stronger hub for the film industry on the North Shore, and for British Columbia.
British Columbia proudly hosted the World Police and Fire Games 2009. Naomi was happy to take part in podium celebrations atop Grouse Mountain. Hundreds of competitors from around the world sprinted up the North Shore’s Grouse Grind, with top times within 35 minutes. Here she is with Grouse Mountain’s Stuart McLaughlin and Minister of Healthy Living and Sport Ida Chong.
Naomi joined Premier Gordon Campbell to tour the Legislature Building grounds with Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during their historic five-day state visit to BC. July 11, 2009
Naomi addresses the crowd at Waterfront Park to celebrate Canada Day.
Naomi, alongside District of North Van Mayor Richard Walton, and North Vancouver MP Andrew Saxton hand out Canada Day cupcakes at the Waterfront Park festivities.
Naomi and MLA Jane Thornthwaite joines Solicitor General Kash Heed in North Vancouver to announce ICBC’s CounterAttack awareness campaign, and increased police enforcement.
Naomi stands beside Air One, which is used in driving violations, such as DUI and high speed pursuits, with North Vancouver RCMP Superintendent Tonia Enger.
Naomi took part in the Garden and Block Party to celebrate the 70th year of The North Shore Neighbourhood House with Don Rutherford of NSNH, MLA Jane Thornthwaite, Acting West Vancouver Mayor Michael Evison, and Acting City of North Vancouver Mayor Pam Bookham.
Naomi and fellow MLA’s take a ride on the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Big Bike. The Big Bike toured the province to raise awareness of heart and stroke research.
North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto, pictured with Lieutenant Governor Honourable Steven L. Point, being sworn in as Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations.
Naomi Yamamoto, pictured with Premier Gordon Campbell and Legislative Clerk E. George MacMinn, being sworn in as MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale.
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