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BC to regulate the term “organic”

BC to regulate the term “organic”

All products marketed as “organic” will have to be certified under a provincial or national certification program.
Government acting to save endangered caribou

Government acting to save endangered caribou by shooting wolves

The South Selkirk herd is at high risk of local extinction. Evidence points to wolves being the leading cause of mortality.
2015 to shape new liquefied natural gas industry, accroding to BC government

2015 to shape new liquefied natural gas industry, according to BC government

"We have enough natural gas to help fuel our world for the next 150 years," says Coleman.

BC Province: Looking forward to another successful tourism year

BC's hotels and restaurants and tourism attractions are gaining an exceptional reputation around the world and boosting our appeal as a destination.
Province funds winter response strategy for homeless in Vancouver

Province funds winter response strategy for homeless in Vancouver

The government is providing $1.6 million for 80 additional temporary winter shelter spaces, as well as rent supplements, for people who are homeless