The province’s latest Snow Survey and Water Supply bulletin has some good news on the flooding front, and not-so-good news on the drought front. With the provincial snowpack averaging 66% of normal, there is little chance of spring flooding this year. “Due to the low snow conditions, below normal spring freshet flood hazard is expected …
Brad Chappell
Producers beef up support for Island cattle
COURTENAY – Vancouver Island beef producers have banded together to establish a regional affiliate of the BC Cattlemen’s Association. Vancouver Island producers have been able to join the association in the past as individual members, but the new Vancouver Island Cattlemen’s Association will give the local industry official standing alongside 17 other regional organizations. “We …