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Some of them went to Ontario and some to Tashme, a camp they built near Hope. The camp was down this long hill, and I could see them running up to the bus to meet me, laughing and waving. Being Japanese, they had built flower boxes, to bring some beauty to that place, and the RCMP would tear them down. Oh, it was awful! Search The Canadian Encyclopedia. Remember me. I forgot my password.

Why sign up? Create Account. Suggest an Edit. Enter your suggested edit s to this article in the form field below. Accessed 13 January Barbara Howard. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. The torch is lit for the BC Seniors Games. West Kootenay Seniors Games. Open toolbar. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Cunnings also became a Sea Scout patrol leader, and attained his'Queen Scout' badge, which allowed him to command a 27' whaler boat with a sighted crew.

When Cunnings was twenty-one years old, he underwent eye surgery and regained his sight. After this surgery Cunnings began his career as a physical education teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary and Secondary School from Cunnings also received a senior gymnastic coaching diploma from the Canadian National Gymnastic Association in Throughout his life, Cunnings has held numerous memberships and taken on many leadership roles in his community.

He was one of the founding members of the British Columbia Recreation Association , and served as President for the association through After receiving emergency planning, command and control, and search and rescue management programs, Cunnings created and directed the first Search and Rescue team in Coquitlam in After his retirement, Cunning has focused much of his time engaging with the community and volunteering for local organizations.

Additionally, Cunnings has acted as a guest speaker and lecturer at local, provincial, and national conferences in Canada and the USA and has had guest appearances on television and local and provincial videos. He has published numerous newspaper articles about recreation and parks. Cunnings was inducted into the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame on June 22nd, , recognizing his contributions as a gymnastics coach, his achievements as a gymnast, and for his work as Coquitlam's very first Parks and Recreation Director.

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