The CDMF was started in 1953 on the suggestion of Beryl MacLeod (Founder). At that time the students were participating in the Kiwanis Festival in Vancouver. The parents, children and teachers were weary of driving or taking the train all the way into the city and back, often returning late at night. Beryl suggested, 'Let's put Port Coquitlam on the map and start our own festival'.
The BC Association for Crane Safety (BCACS) was established in November 2005 to promote the development of an industry-driven crane operator qualification system in British Columbia.With representation from various private bodies with a stake in the development of that system including crane owners and operators the BCACS initiated a series of workshops to gather information.
As early as 1942, a few far-sighted owners recognized the need for an organization whose main purpose would be to improve general conditions in the bowling industry and founded the Vancouver Bowling Alley Operators' Association. In 1954, a B.C. Bowling Alley Operators' Association was formed and, in 1959, was to become the present Bowling Proprietors' Association of B.C. Finally, in 1961, a full-time administrator was hired and an office was opened.