http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Agriculture and Lands en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson is proclaiming November 4 B.C. 4-H Day. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0020-000570.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:55:24 GMT VICTORIA – B.C.’s new Produce Availability Initiative will provide British Columbians living in remote communities with improved access to fresh vegetables and fruits through a $915,000 investment from government, announced Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0019-000569.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:17 GMT VICTORIA – The Province is soliciting input from B.C. veterinarians and the general public regarding possible changes to B.C.’s Veterinarians Act. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0016-000551.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:37:44 GMT VICTORIA –The Province walked away with one of the top honours for the B.C. Brownfield Renewal Strategy at the Annual Brownie Awards Presentation held earlier this week, announced Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0017-000555.htm Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:42:32 GMT VICTORIA – More communities across the province can now embark on environmental investigations of local brownfields for possible redevelopment thanks to $588,000 in funding under the Brownfield Renewal Funding Program, announced Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0015-000504.htm Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:30:59 GMT VERNON – The B.C. Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions’ (BCAAFE) annual awards banquet showcases the importance of agricultural fairs and how they connect the public to one of B.C.’s most vital sectors, Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0014-000502.htm Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:42:56 GMT KELOWNA – Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson and Kelowna – Lake Country Member of Parliament Ron Cannan presented a cheque today to the BC Fruit Growers’ Association for $591,426 as part of the Orchards and Vineyards Transition program. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0013-000433.htm Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:59:35 GMT ABBOTSFORD – British Columbia’s new $14-million Containment Level 3 laboratory is now fully commissioned and operating to provide better health protection from foreign animal disease outbreaks, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0012-000400.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:54:33 GMT VANCOUVER – British Columbia has confirmed its first locally acquired cases of West Nile virus in horses. This closely follows the confirmation of the first human cases, further indicating the presence of West Nile virus in the province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HLS0018-000326.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:31:30 GMT PITT MEADOWS – Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson celebrated B.C.’s cranberry industry at a Cranberry Field Day event, and also honoured the province’s Farm Industry Review Board for 75 years of service. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0011-000232.htm Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:49:31 GMT