Toby Brooks published a biography of Canadian poet Pat Lowther in 2000, entitled "Pat Lowther's Continent".

The British Columbia Assembly of Students (BCAS), formally established in 1966, grew out of a 1965 meeting of delegates from universities, colleges, technical schools, and secondary schools. The students wanted a province-wide forum for the discussion of issues relevant to them.

The BCAS was succeeded in 1969 by the British Columbia Union of Students, which included only university and regional college representatives. This group concentrated on issues such as unemployment, housing, and civil liberties. For example, it established a student employment task force, and produced a lengthy report on the subject.

The BC Union of Students, in turn, was succeeded in 1972 by the British Columbia Association of Student Unions, formed by representatives of 16 student councils across the province. The Association's formal structure was limited; it had no financing, no staff and no central coordination of information. To overcome these limitations, BCASU delegates resolved to restructure the organization. The result was the British Columbia Federation of Students.

In order to join the BCSF, a student organization had to conduct a referendum among its members to join the BCSF on the basis of a per student levy. The BCSF provided a means of communication between different student organizations in order to build support for common interests. An executive met regularly and was advised by a number of committees. As well, the BCSF held semi-annual conferences. The BCSF employed staff members from time to time as well as researchers to collect information on topics such as a dental plan, student housing, daycare, student employment, financial aid, transferability of courses, and the financing of post-secondary institutions.

In 1982, the Simon Fraser Student Society voted to join the Canadian Federation of Students. The BCSF reformed itself as the Canadian Federation of Students---Pacific Region.

Established by federal Order-in-Council PC1665 on March 4, 1942, the British Columbia Security Commission (B.C.S.C.) was mandated under the supervision of the federal Department of Labour to organize and oversee the evacuation of Japanese Canadians from coastal British Columbia. It was dissolved on February 5, 1943 by order-in-council, resulting in the transfer of full authority over the movement of Japanese Canadians to the Department of Labour.

Policing in British Columbia was first the responsibility of the Chief Inspector of Police (1858-1863), followed by the Superintendent of Police (1863-1871). The Colony of Vancouver Island was policed separately by the Commissioner of Police (1858-1866). Upon the amalgamation of the colonies into the province of British Columbia in 1871, the British Columbia Constabulary was created, and it was renamed the British Columbia Provincial Police force (BCPP) in 1895. The British Columbia Provincial Police’s administration is generally dated from 1858-1950. In 1950 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were given the responsibility of policing BC, and many BCPP members were absorbed into the RCMP.

Some former members of the BC Provincial Police force met at a reunion dinner in 1964, and successive reunion dinners led to the formation of the British Columbia Provincial Police Veterans' Association in 1966. The Association continued to hold regular reunion dinners, in the 1980s published "Off-Patrol,” a newsletter directed at former BC Provincial Police members, and collects photographs and other memorabilia from former BCPP officers. The Association has also been responsible for remembering and celebrating BCPP officers through plaques, memorials, publications, and exhibits.

The British Columbia Pipers Association (BCPA)was formed on July 30, 1932. The first meeting elected a Rod McLeod as president, William Mac In Dewan as secretary, and John Paul as treasurer. Subsequent meetings articulated the objects of the association, which were for "the general advancement of pipe music and to give encouragement to young players." The association held annual gatherings and regular competitions for children and adults, both amateurs and professionals. One of the first meetings banned 'lady pipers in any of the competitions other than those provided for them,' a practice which continued until 1958. The original categories for competition were Novice, Ladies, Under 16, 16 and over and Open (or professional). In 1958 these categories changed to Novice, Juvenile, Junior and Senior Amateur.

The association's motto is Tog Orm Mo Phiob (to shoulder my pipes)

Past Presidents of the BCPA

1932 to 1934 Roderick MacLeod
1934 to 1935 James Dyer
1935 to 1937 William Bowes
1937 to 1940 Walter Douglas
1940 to 1942 Allan MacNab
1942 to 1943 John Paul
1943 to 1945 WA Urquhart
1945 to 1947 RF MacRae
1947 to 1949 Charles MacKenzing
1949 to 1951 Donald MacDonald
1951 to 1955 Edmund Esson
1955 to 1955 G Sinclair (deceased while in office)
1955 to 1956 Roderick MacRae
1956 to 1957 Ron Forman
1957 to 1958 Edmund Esson
1958 to 1959 Ron Forman
1959 to 1962 Iain Walker
1963 to 1964 Ian McDougall
1965 to 1966 Rod MacVicar
1967 to 1968 Albert Duncan
1969 to 1970 Bill Lamont

The British Columbia Pipers Association (BCPA )was formed on July 30, 1932. The first meeting elected a Rod McLeod as president, William MacInDewan as secretary, and John Paul as treasurer. Subsequent meetings articulated the objects of the association, which were for "the general advancement of pipe music and to give encouragement to young players." The association held annual gatherings and regular competitions for children and adults, both amateurs and professionals. One of the first meetings banned 'lady pipers in any of the competitions other than those provided for them,' a practice which continued until 1958. The original categories for competition were Novice, Ladies, Under 16, 16 and over and Open (or professional). In 1958 these categories changed to Novice, Juvenile, Junior and Senior Amateur.

The association's motto is Tog Orm Mo Phiob (to shoulder my pipes)

Past Presidents of the BCPA

1932 to 1934 Roderick MacLeod
1934 to 1935 James Dyer
1935 to 1937 William Bowes
1937 to 1940 Walter Douglas
1940 to 1942 Allan MacNab
1942 to 1943 John Paul
1943 to 1945 WA Urquhart
1945 to 1947 RF MacRae
1947 to 1949 Charles MacKenzing
1949 to 1951 Donald MacDonald
1951 to 1955 Edmund Esson
1955 to 1955 G Sinclair (deceased while in office)
1955 to 1956 Roderick MacRae
1956 to 1957 Ron Forman
1957 to 1958 Edmund Esson
1958 to 1959 Ron Forman
1959 to 1962 Iain Walker
1963 to 1964 Ian McDougall
1965 to 1966 Rod MacVicar
1967 to 1968 Albert Duncan
1969 to 1970 Bill Lamont

The British Columbia Organization to Fight Racism (BCOFR) was founded in November 1980, with the core leadership and the majority of its membership from the Indi-Canadian community in Vancouver. Many of the founders were also members of the Indian People's Assocation in North America (IPANA). The organization drew members from different communities and traversed ethnic and class lines. At its peak, BCOFR had close to 1,500 members, and its leadership consisted of a president, executive committee, and task-oriented committees. Some of BCOFR's activities included producing a newsletter and organizing social and educational activities to promote community awareness of racism. In addition, BCOFR petitoned, rallied, and campaigned against discriminatory immigration practices.