The provincial government wants some new ideas for a modernized Royal B.C. Museum and it’s looking for input from citizens from around the province.
Between April 1 and June 27, people can share their ideas for the future of the museum online or in person during a series of public meetings in May and June in Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John and Cranbrook.
Public meeting dates have not yet been set.
The museum, which opened in 1967, holds more than seven million objects, archives and specimens of B.C.’s natural and human history, in addition to the provincial government archives. More than 880,000 people visit the museum each year.
Scott Fee returns to CHEK TV as news director
After an eight-year stint in Calgary, Scott Fee has returned to Victoria to assume the role of news director at CHEK News.
Fee, who was the anchor for Global Calgary’s prime time newscasts, returns to the station where he was a news anchor before leaving for Calgary.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be coming back to CHEK and Vancouver Island,” said Fee. “It’s a thrilling opportunity to work with an incredibly talented and dedicated news team that is committed to bringing local issues and news that matters to Vancouver Island residents.”
Fee started his new job as news director March 18, replacing Rob Germain, who is now general manager after 17 years as news director.
This year, Chek celebrates 10 years as an independent employee-owned station. The station is undergoing a refurbishing with new sets being designed, new graphics for its newscasts and an overhaul of its website.
Kerry L. Simmons to lead bar association
Kerry L. Simmons, QC, has been named the executive director of the B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association.
Simmons, who served as acting executive director since late 2018, previously practised with Cook Roberts LLP in Victoria doing family law, risk management and employment law.
“Kerry has made significant contributions as interim executive director and we are thrilled to have her officially in the role,” said CBABC president Margaret Mereigh. “This is an exciting time for CBABC as we craft a new governance model to serve our strategic plan, and now we have an energetic, new leader to guide us in the years ahead.”
Waste managers name director
The Coast Waste Management Association has named Sheila Molloy as its executive director. Molloy has more than 20 years of experience working with professional associations, private companies, academic and government institutions.
