For other men named William Bennett, see William Bennett (disambiguation). William Bennett can refer to: William James Early Bennett (1804–1886), an Anglican priest Sir William Sterndale Bennett (1816–1875), a British composer William Andrew Cecil Bennett (1900–1979), a Canadian politician, premier of British Columbia William Humphrey Bennett (1859–1925), a Canadian Senator William John Bennett (1943– ), an American...

William Richards Bennett, PC, (born August 18, 1932) was Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia 1975–1986. December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... August 6 is the 218th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (219th in leap years), with 147 days remaining. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... David Barrett, O.C. (born 2 October 1930 in Vancouver, British Columbia), commonly known as Dave Barrett, was a politician and social worker in British Columbia, Canada. ... William Nicholas Vander Zalm (b. ... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... Motto:Fruitful in Unity Member of Parliament Ron Cannan(Conservative) - Kelowna—Lake Country Members of the Legislative Assembly Al Horning(BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Lake Country Sindi Hawkins (BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Mission Governing Body Kelowna City Council Mayor Sharon Sheperd Location , Land area 283 km² Population (2005) 105,000 Population Density... A businessman (sometimes businesswoman, female; or businessperson, gender neutral) is a generic term for a wide range of people engaged in profit-oriented enterprises, generally the management of a company. ... The British Columbia Social Credit Party, whose members are known as Socreds, was the governing political party of British Columbia, Canada, for more than 30 years between the 1952 provincial election and the 1991 election. ... The Privy Council Office as it appeared in the 1880s The Queens Privy Council for Canada (French: Conseil privé de la Reine pour le Canada) is the ceremonial council of advisers to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by the Governor General of Canada for life on... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1932 (MCMXXXII) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link will take you to a full 1932 calendar). ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages none stated in law; English is de facto Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Born in Kelowna, British Columbia, he was the son of the former Premier, W.A.C. Bennett and following his father's resignation, Bill Bennett was elected on September 7, 1973 as the British Columbia Social Credit Party Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for South Okanagan. Motto:Fruitful in Unity Member of Parliament Ron Cannan(Conservative) - Kelowna—Lake Country Members of the Legislative Assembly Al Horning(BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Lake Country Sindi Hawkins (BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Mission Governing Body Kelowna City Council Mayor Sharon Sheperd Location , Land area 283 km² Population (2005) 105,000 Population Density... The Honourable William Andrew Cecil Bennett, PC, OC (September 6, 1900 – February 23, 1979) was a Premier of the Canadian province of British Columbia. ... September 7 is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... The British Columbia Social Credit Party, whose members are known as Socreds, was the governing political party of British Columbia, Canada, for more than 30 years between the 1952 provincial election and the 1991 election. ... This article is about the term as used within the Commonwealth of Nations; there is also an Legislative Assembly in Oregon and there used to be a Legislative Assembly in France during the French Revolution. ... A view overlooking Skaha Lake in the Okanagan Valley The regional districts that comprise the Okanagan are shown in red. ...

To distinguish him from his famous father, he was often called simply Bill Bennett. One media term coined to desribe the younger Bennett was "Mini-Wac."

He was elected the leader of the Party in 1973, at a convention in Whistler, British Columbia. He became premier of the province in the 1975 election when his party defeated the New Democratic Party . In the election of December 11, 1979, the Social Credit Party was re-elected with a majority. He served until August 6, 1986. 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... Whistler in late summer. ... The British Columbia general election of 1975 was the 31st general election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. ... The New Democratic Party of British Columbia is a democratic socialist political party in British Columbia, Canada. ... The British Columbia general election of 1979 was the 32nd general election in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. ... August 6 is the 218th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (219th in leap years), with 147 days remaining. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

His cabinet included a vast array of new politicians who would soon become some of BC's most prominent political players. These included Grace McCarthy, Bill Vander Zalm, Garde Gardom, and Rafe Mair. A cabinet is a body of high-ranking members of government, typically representing the executive branch. ... Grace Mary McCarthy (born October 14, 1927) was a Canadian politician in British Columbia, nicknamed Amazing Grace by members of her party, and a longtime member of the Social Credit Party of B.C. She was largely responsible for rebuilding the party after its defeat in the 1972 provincial election. ... William Nicholas Vander Zalm (b. ... The Honourable Garde Basil Gardom, QC, OBC, LL.B., BA (born July 17, 1924) is a former Canadian politician, lawyer, and Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. ... Rafe Mair is a former Canadian politician and a current radio personality in British Columbia, Canada. ...

He is currently retired and dividing his time between his hometown of Kelowna and Palm Springs. Motto:Fruitful in Unity Member of Parliament Ron Cannan(Conservative) - Kelowna—Lake Country Members of the Legislative Assembly Al Horning(BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Lake Country Sindi Hawkins (BC Liberal) - Kelowna-Mission Governing Body Kelowna City Council Mayor Sharon Sheperd Location , Land area 283 km² Population (2005) 105,000 Population Density... Palm Springs is the name of several places in the United States of America: Palm Springs, California Palm Springs, Florida This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

Though still reviled by the left, Bennett remains generally highly respected among conservatives in BC, who view his rule as a "golden era" before the corruption of the Vander Zalm government and the NDP that succeeded him. In recent years Bennett has advised current BC Premier Gordon Campbell, who has openly stated his desires to emulate the policies associated with Bennett's government. Conservatism or political conservatism is any of several historically related political philosophies or political ideologies. ... For the recipient of the Victoria Cross and MP, see Gordon Campbell, VC For the Scottish Conservative politician, see Gordon Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy Gordon Muir Campbell, BA, MBA, MLA, (born January 12, 1948) is 34th Premier of British Columbia. ...

In recoginition for his time-honored efforts in British Columbia, the new replacement bridge in Kelowna is named after him. Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages none stated in law; English is de facto Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  â€¢ Land  â€¢ Water    (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735... Locator map for Kelowna, BC Kelowna (2001 population 96,288, metropolitan population 147,739) is a city on Okanagan Lake in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. ...

David Barrett, O.C. (born 2 October 1930 in Vancouver, British Columbia), commonly known as Dave Barrett, was a politician and social worker in British Columbia, Canada. ... This is a list of the premiers of British Columbia, Canada, since it joined Confederation in 1871. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1975 calendar). ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... William Nicholas Vander Zalm (b. ...

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