Tag: Agriculture

Federal and provincial governments bind to help B-C farmers face climate change 

Many residents across British Columbia are still experiencing the impacts of record droughts, and wildfires, but the province says...

Young farmers receive land matching support from province, Young Agrarians

Young farmers have received over 200 matches with landowners to make land access easier and strengthen food security. The matches...

Farming in focus at CVRD candidates’ forum

COURTENAY, B.C. – Comox Valley Regional District candidates met up for an open forum at the Dove Creek Community...

Fair Wages Commission to present report on wage increase

VICTORIA, B.C.- British Columbia's $11.35 an hour minimum wage is one of the lowest in the country. Plans are still...

Agriculture Celebrated as Part of Farm Cycle Tour

The Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour returns at the end of September. The 7th annual event brings together the worlds...

BC government working with feds to support food safety

The BC government is teaming up with feds to offer BC food companies support in meeting international food safety...

LUSH Valley hosting forum on urban agriculture

Courtenay residents are invited to share their thoughts on backyard agricultural practices. The LUSH Valley Food Action Society is holding...

Province moving forward on promoting agrifoods sector

The BC Government is making progress to grow its agrifoods sectors. The government set out a five-year plan to...

Province working on new ways to market agrifoods

BC is looking to find new markets for the province's agrifood products. The government has created a development strategy...

New tax credit for farmers who donate to food banks

BC's Minister of Agriculture is trying to raise awareness of a new tax credit for farmers who donate to...
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B.C.’s new time zone could cause confusion for businesses, travellers, say experts

Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.

New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.

Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.