INDUSTRY MEETS FISH HEALTH REQUIREMENTS IN B.C.

VICTORIA – Increased fish audits and a decline in sea lice numbers were reported in the Province’s 2007 Fish Health Report, confirming B.C.’s commitment to uphold high standards of fish health in the province’s aquaculture industry.

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PLANNING PROCESS TO BEGIN FOR LAKE WINDERMERE

INVERMERE – The Province is working with the Regional District of East Kootenay, District of Invermere and local communities to support a new planning process for Lake Windermere, Bill Bennett, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts and East Kootenay MLA, announced.

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OKANAGAN RESERVOIR LAKES DECISION ON HOLD

VICTORIA – The Province will not make a decision on recreational lot sales in the Okanagan reservoir lakes area until local elected officials and First Nations have been consulted and local communities have the opportunity to undertake hydrology studies.

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ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS THROUGH PRODUCTION INSURANCE

VICTORIA – The government recognizes that recent severe summer storms have damaged some crops, particularly tree fruit in the Okanagan region. This damage can result in reduced yield and lost quality.

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TWO FIRST NATIONS JOIN HISTORIC CLEARINGHOUSE PROJECT

COMOX – As a demonstration of the Province’s commitment to the New Relationship and the success of the Nanwakolas Clearinghouse pilot project, a First Nations referral process similar to FrontCounter BC, the Kwakiutl and We Wai Kai First Nations have joined the Nanwakolas Clearinghouse, Agriculture and Lands Minister Stan Hagen and Nanwakolas Council President Dallas Smith announced.

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