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Naomi Yamamoto

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.
 New Women's Shelter in North Van. Photo by Province of BC

Supportive centre for women opens in North Vancouver

"This supportive-recovery centre for women provides a safe, accommodating environment while also reducing risks associated with addiction and substance abuse issues," says Yamamoto.

Why does logging trump tourism in the Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound?

Jack Springer of Campbell River Whale Watching has a primarily European clientele. “It’s very difficult to explain to them what is going on here,” he said.