October 22, 1998 : The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society recently honoured Fraser River Harbour Commission for 85 years of service to communities and business interests on the Fraser River. The Commission was the 1998 inductee into the Discovery Centre's Hall of Fame. Fraser River Port was commended for their foresight in conceiving a port of the future, with a commitment to environmental stewardship for sustainable development.

In accepting the award Mr. Michael Jones, current Chairman of the Commission said,"Fraser River Port is enormously valuable to the economic vitality of this region and our nation." He noted that the economic impact of Fraser River Port activity contributes $1.4 billion toward Canada's GDP and 24,000 direct and indirect jobs locally and across the country. The goods shipped through the port annually are valued at $9.2 billion. "You will agree," he continued, "that Fraser River Port impacts on the quality and standard of life in British Columbia and Canada."

Chairman Michael Jones accepted a glass commemorative sculpture from Lucille Johnstone, Chair of the Fraser River Discovery Centre on behalf of all staff and Commissioners of Fraser River Port, past and present.

Fraser River Discovery Centre, to be built in New Westminster, is destined to become an educational, interpretive, resource centre on all aspects of life in the communities on the Fraser River.

For more information contact:

Raija Orava
Manager, Public Affairs
Fraser River Port Authority
Tel. (604) 524-6655