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Cohen Commission resumes hearings
The Cohen Commission will resume its hearings on Wednesday, August 17, but the greatest interest will likely be in the August 24-25 testimony of Dr. Kristi Miller. Read more…
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Feds leave slaughterhouse inspections to B.C.
The federal government has announced it will be leaving the task of slaughterhouse inspections to the provinces after 2014, although it will continue to examine slaughterhouses that export meat out of province. Read more…
Wheat Board holds first of several meetings on future, MLAs, MPs invited
The Canadian Wheat Board is holding the first of seven public regional meetings about its future tonight in Regina, without the presence of the city's provincial and federal elected officials. Read more…
Federal scientists' union protests 'muzzling' of salmon researcher
The union representing federal scientists has protested the "muzzling" of a respected salmon researcher by the Privy Council Office. Read more…
Saanich council passes local food motion
Saanich district council unanimously passed a motion last night to adopt a local food procurement policy. Read more…
Province seeks public input on house size in ALR
British Columbians have one week left to submit their input on a provincial bylaw standard aimed to help municipalities curb the proliferation of "McMansions" on property within the Agricultural Land Reserve [ALR]. Read more…
- Food and
- BC Politics
New website, app map Vancouver's food sources
Vancouver's food policy council launched the results of a two-year research project tracking every grocery store, community garden and farmer's market in the city. Read more…
Revamped Save-On-Meats subject of Oprah network series
Following a tough restoration, Vancouver's historic Save-on-Meats re-opens tomorrow -- and soon, everyone will have behind-the-scenes access.
The revamped four-floor, 22,000 square-foot food hub is the subject of a national documentary series, currently in production with the Oprah Winfrey Network. Read more…
BC government delays report while agricultural commission suffers: NDP critic
The New Democratic Party's agriculture critic Lana Popham is questioning the government's delay releasing a report on the needs of the Agricultural Land Commission, an agency she says lacks the budget to do its job properly. Read more…
New fish farm proposal spawns call for moratorium
A proposal from one of B.C.'s largest fishery operators to establish a new 56-hectare open-net fish farm in Clayoquot Sound has led to a call for a permanent moratorium on such facilities. Read more…
- Food and
- Environment
Foreign trade zone threatens Delta farmland, says MLA
The provincial government's interest in foreign trade zones is likely to lead to the destruction of more farm land in Delta, says independent MLA Vicki Huntington. Read more…
Morton: 'We won't save wild salmon unless more people get involved'
In the wake of the federal election that gave the Conservatives a majority government, Alexandra Morton told The Tyee that "We're not going to save the wild salmon unless a lot more people get involved." Read more…
Conservatives poised to end Wheat Board monopoly
With a majority government, Conservatives now have the power to end the Canadian Wheat Board's monopoly over wheat and barley sales in Western Canada. It's a contentious issue, but one the Tories have made no secret of. Read more…
- Food and
- Federal Politics
Parties weigh in on CETA
A fair trade awareness group has released the results of their questionnaire for political leaders on the proposed Canadian--European Union free trade agreement, revealing levels of concern ranging from strong to non-existent among the party leaders. Read more…
People's food policy offers blueprint for food secure Canada
The People's Food Policy Project, an umbrella group that represents food security advocates and organizations has released its vision for a food secure Canada.
Among its far-reaching recommendations include include indigenous food and land rights, a national poverty reduction strategy and a plan for sustainable fisheries. Read more…
Farmers' markets have tenuous hold on urban space
As farmers markets grow in popularity across the province, the biggest challenge they face is finding a permanent place in the urban fabric, according to the new president of the B.C. Association of Farmers' Markets. Read more…
Report shows gap between rules and reality for US farm workers
In California, which produces much of the produce that B.C. consumes, farm labour laws are too often ignored, according to a new report from the United Farm Workers. Read more…
Morton charges DFO coverup, declares 'May Day' for wild salmon
Biologist Alexandra Morton has charged the Department of Fisheries and Oceans with suppressing evidence of viral infections in Fraser sockeye, and called for a "May Day for Wild Salmon" rally in Victoria on May 1. Read more…
- Food and
- Environment
Farmers, customers burned by Home Grow-In look to rebuild
A group of farmers and customers who are now out of pocket and in the dark about what led to the bankruptcy of the local food enterprise they invested in met last night in Vancouver to determine what, if anything, can be salvaged from it. Read more…
Farnworth backed by NDP farm set
Former MLA and agriculture minister Corky Evans, along with Richmond councillor and farmland advocate Harold Steves were among those who announced their support for NDP leadership hopeful Mike Farnworth today. Read more…
- Food and
- BC Politics
