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West coast goes green — the Pacific Coast Collaborative
February 16, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under BC government, BC news, Business, Environment, Travel
Pacific leaders take action on clean energy, transportation, ocean conservation.
On February 12, 2010, leaders from British Columbia, California, Oregon and Washington state, took time out of their busy Olympic schedules to ratify a series of joint actions entitled the Pacific Coast Collaborative, the initial steps of which were taken in June of 2008. The new agreement pledges the participating governments to forge a partnership for leadership, co-operative action and a common voice on issues affecting the Pacific Coast region and is expected to create jobs, strengthen the region’s economy, advance climate change and clean energy action and protect the marine environment.
Trophy-hunting opposition takes aim
February 16, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under BC government, BC news, Community, Environment, Recreation
The death of a great bear (Video by Pacific Wild)
“Millions of people, from royalty to your next door neighbor, travel the world over to ‘feel’ bear country, often because their own bear country is gone” -– Dr. Brian Horejsi, Dr. Barrie Gilbery and Dr. Lance Craighead.
BC reaches ‘net-zero’ agreement with medical services unions
Agreement reached with health facilities employees.
Ministry of Finance / Ministry of Health Services.
The Facilities Bargaining Association, representing over 47,000 health-care workers, has reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with the Health Employers Association of B.C., Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced on February 8.
The agreement covers about 270 different jobs in every area of health care, including nursing, health records, information technology, logistics and supply, diagnostic testing, pharmacy, trades and maintenance, dietary, housekeeping, payroll and more.
Premier’s office summarizes throne speech
February 14, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC government, BC news
Throne speech focuses on British Columbia’s future.
Office of the Premier.
The second session of the 39th Parliament of British Columbia was launched today with a speech from the throne that emphasized the steps government will take to propel British Columbia’s Olympic momentum to create jobs, improve the environment and support families with children.
Interior Health funds local food security projects
Improving local food systems at the grassroots level.
Interior Health.
Interior Health has recently invested $75,000 to build community food security in communities throughout the Interior region. The Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI) provides single and multi-year grants to support a variety of projects that will increase a community’s ability to influence and contribute to the positive growth and development of their local food system. A local food system strengthens the health of a community, while a healthy community contributes to improving the health of the individuals living in that community. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Interior Health gets new CEO
January 21, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC government, BC news, Business, Medicine
Interior Health Board announces new CEO.
Interior Health.
Norman Embree, Board Chairman for Interior Health, today announced that Dr. Robert Halpenny has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer for Interior Health effective immediately.
Dr. Halpenny joined Interior Health in January 2007 as the Senior Medical Director. In that capacity, he was responsible for coordinating and directing medical staff and providing leadership for the medical directors and clinical issues throughout Interior Health. He has also acted as Interim CEO at Interior Health since January 1, 2010.
Super Natural British Columbia
January 20, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under Arts, BC government, Business, Nature, Travel, Videos
The BC Liberal government, in an attempt to focus the attention of the world on our beautiful province, has enlisted the aid of some big names in the entertainment world to produce a 30-second video which will be begin airing on Canadian TV beginning Monday, and in the US on NBC in February, thereby putting British Columbia into one of the world’s most lucrative television markets.
Trumpy report suggests ‘community-based solutions’ for smaller rural ambulance services
January 19, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under BC government, BC news, Business, Medicine, Safety
Industrial Inquiry Commission issues report on the BC Ambulance Service.
In November of 2009, An Industrial Inquiry Commission under the BC Labor Relations Code, appointed Chris Trumpy as Industrial Inquiry Commissioner, to head up an examination of the BC Ambulance Service. Mr. Trumpy has finished his research and delivered his report, dated January 10, 2010, to the Minister of Labor, the Hon.Murray Coell, who has forwarded it to the Minister of Health, Kevin Falcon. The report is non-binding and allows for further consideration by government to help improve service delivery and the structure of collective bargaining for the Emergency and Health Services Commission and CUPE Local 873.
Salmon Arm, Kelowna, Kamloops all finalists in GamesTown 2010
January 8, 2010 by Lynn Knell
Filed under BC government, Business, Headlines, Kamloops news, Kelowna news, Local government, Recreation, Salmon Arm news
Salmon Arm, together with Kelowna and Kamloops, is among the 10 GamesTown 2010 finalists. This photo by James Rowe was the grand winner in Salmon Arm's photo contest. (Photo courtesy City of Salmon Arm)
After counting nearly 200,000 ballots, the BC Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow, Mary McNeil, has announced that British Columbians have chosen 10 communities around the province to be finalists in the contest for the title of GamesTown 2010.
Congratulations to the top 10 communities of Houston, Princeton, Smithers, Quesnel, Salmon Arm, Dawson Creek, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna and Coquitlam.
Snowmobilers agree code of conduct for caribou
January 7, 2010 by ShuNews
Filed under BC government, Environment, Nature, Recreation, Revelstoke news
Sledders support mountain caribou recovery.
Ministry of Environment.
Snowmobile clubs in the Thompson, Kootenay and Cariboo regions of British Columbia have signed stewardship management agreements with the Province that will support the recovery of the mountain caribou population, announced Environment Minister Barry Penner.
“The new agreements give snowmobiling enthusiasts access to some beautiful mountain terrain for winter recreation yet provide protection to mountain caribou and their habitat,” said Penner. “We have worked in partnership with snowmobile associations to strike a balance to ensure mountain caribou have the space they need.”
