標題: BC contributes $500,000 for relief efforts in Japan [打印本頁] 作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-3-17 19:33 標題: BC contributes $500,000 for relief efforts in Japan
BC contributes $500,000 for relief efforts in Japan
The money will go toward immediate medical and emergency support; you can also sign a condolence book
The Canadian Press/ News1130 Staff Mar 17, 2011 13:48:35 PM
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VICTORIA (NEWS1130) - The BC government is giving the Red Cross $500,000 to support emergency relief efforts in Japan.
Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond says Japan has suffered a terrible tragedy and the money will help provide immediate medical and emergency support. She says the government is also encouraging British Columbians to make their own donations to the Red Cross.
Meanwhile, the city of Castlegar in southeast BC is donating nearly $7,500 toward relief efforts in recognition of its Japanese sister city Embetsu. Castlegar's largest private sector employer, Zellstoff Celgar, is also donating $10,000 to the Red Cross relief effort in Japan.
The Red Cross says it has already collected more than eight million dollars from Canadians.
Sending your condolences
Meanwhile, the Consulate General of Japan has created a book of condolences for victims of the disaster.
The office in downtown Vancouver says many people have already written messages of sympathy and encouragement.
Consul General Hideki Ito says they are grateful for the outpouring of support. "It's a very tough moment and situation... but we are receiving so many encouraging messages of support and sympathy from all over the world."
You can sign the book today and tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the consulate on Hastings Street between Thurlow and Bute (900 - 1177 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2K9).
It will also be available to sign a couple of days next week.作者: tiffiant 時間: 2011-3-17 19:34
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The book of condolence at the Consulate General Of Japan in Vancouver作者: 嘉嘉 時間: 2011-3-17 20:26
