A Roadmap to Growth for Local Meat in BCApril 20, 2022-The Small-Scale Meat Producers Association has released its 2021 Small-Scale Meat Sector Survey. What was heard from this survey is that many small-scale producers are desperate to scale up their… Continue reading
Housing Shortages and Rural MigrationApril 13, 2022-When non-metropolitan communities do not have enough housing supply, or not enough appropriate housing, community and economic development faces challenges, and social and economic momentum can be lost. Attracting new… Continue reading
Importance of Co-op’s in AgricultureApril 6, 2022-Governance, investment for growth and development, accessing institutional markets, and land management were among the topics covered at the inaugural BC Agriculture and Food Co-op Conference in Kamloops, March 24-25.… Continue reading
Top Takeaways from BC’s Budget 2022March 15, 2022-The province has released the 2022-23 budget, outlining the NDP’s spending priorities for B.C. Though the budget is largely business as usual, there are some key takeaways to focus on.… Continue reading
A New Hotline for Rural BC!February 23, 2022-The BC Rural Centre has a new direct phone number to call when you need to talk to someone about Rural Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, and Inquiries. Over the past few… Continue reading
How to Encourage More Family DoctorsFebruary 10, 2022-A commentary by a family doctor in Saanich: Never, in my 20 years of practice in B.C., have I seen family medicine in crisis as it is now. Trust me,… Continue reading
A Roadmap to Growth for Local Meat in BC April 20, 2022 - The Small-Scale Meat Producers Association has released its 2021 Small-Scale Meat Sector Survey. What was heard from this survey is that many small-scale producers are desperate to scale up their… Continue reading 
Housing Shortages and Rural Migration April 13, 2022 - When non-metropolitan communities do not have enough housing supply, or not enough appropriate housing, community and economic development faces challenges, and social and economic momentum can be lost. Attracting new… Continue reading 
Importance of Co-op’s in Agriculture April 6, 2022 - Governance, investment for growth and development, accessing institutional markets, and land management were among the topics covered at the inaugural BC Agriculture and Food Co-op Conference in Kamloops, March 24-25.… Continue reading 
BC’s First Provincial Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy March 16, 2022 - British Columbia’s First Provincial Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy: Virtual Community Engagement Series In January 2022, The Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) released British Columbia’s first Provincial Urban-Rural… Continue reading 
Top Takeaways from BC’s Budget 2022 March 15, 2022 - The province has released the 2022-23 budget, outlining the NDP’s spending priorities for B.C. Though the budget is largely business as usual, there are some key takeaways to focus on.… Continue reading 
Farmers Enhancing Riparian Areas – Kootenay Program Expands to New Regions March 8, 2022 - Farmers and ranchers in the Columbia Valley will continue to see rewards for taking action to conserve and enhance important riparian areas on their farms. The Windermere District Farmers' Institute… Continue reading 
Proposed Sale of Forest Tenure to B.C. First Nations Offers Hope to Hard-Hit Forestry Town March 1, 2022 - Canfor also agreed to sell Mackenzie site, plant and equipment to wood product company Peak Renewables Residents of Mackenzie, B.C., have long had complaints about seeing their timber supply shipped… Continue reading 
Analysis of Affordable Housing Supply Created by Unilateral National Housing Strategy Programs March 1, 2022 - Improving the National Housing Strategy (NHS) is one of the 3 priority areas for 2021-22. The Council commissioned Blueprint ADE and the Wellesley Institute to conduct research that analyzes the… Continue reading 
A New Hotline for Rural BC! February 23, 2022 - The BC Rural Centre has a new direct phone number to call when you need to talk to someone about Rural Issues, Challenges, Opportunities, and Inquiries. Over the past few… Continue reading 
How to Encourage More Family Doctors February 10, 2022 - A commentary by a family doctor in Saanich: Never, in my 20 years of practice in B.C., have I seen family medicine in crisis as it is now. Trust me,… Continue reading