ELEKTRA WOMEN'S CHOIR, founded by Co-Conductors Morna Edmundson and Diane Loomer, C.M. in 1987, is regarded as an international leader in the classical women's choir movement. Based in This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver can also refer to Vancouver, Washington, USA, a suburb of Portland, Oregon. For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). Motto: By sea, land and air we prosper City  - Population (2001): 545,671  - Cdn. Mun. Rank: Ranked 8th  ... Vancouver, Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendour without diminishment) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell ( BC Liberal) Area 944,735 km² (5th)  - Land 925,186 km²  - Water 19,549 km² (2.1%) Population ( 2004)  - Population... British Columbia, its mandate is to inspire and lead in the choral art form through excellence in performance and through the creation, exploration and celebration of women's repertoire. Elektra is known for adventurous programming, seeking out music written specifically for women and commissioning new works. Singers are selected by audition and share an enthusiasm for challenging repertoire.