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A toast to the Cowichan Valley: a newly recognized wine-producing region in B.C.

Sourced From: Graham Cox – Chek News Photo Credit: Kelsey Knight Whether you have wine nearby on this Friday morning or not, join me […]

Fruit growers’ association says COVID-19 devastating industry, threatening food security

Photo Credit: DANICA STRADECKE KELOWNA, B.C. — The B.C. Fruit Growers Association says the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its industry has been […]

Government website connects people with agricultural jobs in B.C.

B.C. Farm, Fish and Food Job Connector showcases job vacancies, provides support for employers Greenhouse worker. Dairy herdsman. Farm manager. These are some of the […]

Peter Dhillon: COVID-19 illustrates importance of strengthening our ability to produce enough of our own essential goods

Photo Credit: Anna Pelzer Opinion: Strengthening our agricultural sector can help expand our economy while producing enough food to support both domestic and export markets. […]

B.C. enables restaurants to serve at more than 50% capacity

Photo Credit: Zachariah Hagy The change was made partly because cities and the province are making it easier for restaurants to have outdoor patios Restaurants have […]

Province drops $85,000 on Tri-City food security plan for low-income families

Photo Credit: Brooke Cagle The grant will support people experiencing poverty and food insecurity The B.C. government announced Friday, June 5, it has offered an […]

District of Stewart receives funding for food security

Photo Credit: Jasper Garratt Stewart is one of 54 B.C. municipalities to split $1.4 million The District of Stewart is receiving nearly $45,000 in grant […]

B.C. restaurants aim to resume dine-in service from June 1

Photo Credit: Artem Beliaikin Reduced capacity, physical barriers will make for a different experience at first, association says Dine-in services at B.C. restaurants could resume […]

‘Self-sufficient’ food supply protects B.C. from possible price spikes: retail lobby

Photo Credit: Adele Payman VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Despite concerns in other parts of the country about the price of meat and other perishables, […]