BC’s legislature is back in session. Per tradition, the new sitting kicked off February 12 with the province’s lieutenant governor, Janet Austin, delivering the speech from the throne. “Agriculture is an important part of BC’s economy,” Austin told members of the legislature in a section of the speech headed, “Jobs in every community.” The focus …
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Popham pursues ambitious agenda as 2019 arrives
VANCOUVER – Becoming agriculture minister was a dream come true, Lana Popham said during her initial interviews as BC’s top farmer. But making her dreams a reality has continued as she’s worked to give attention to underserved farm sectors and advance a mandate designed to Grow, Feed and Buy BC – and, above all, keep …