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European consumers warned that trade deal with Canada could be used to weaken GMO regulations. by Council of Canadians. An alliance of Canadian groups is warning European consumers that an economic Full story

B.C. budget leaves restaurant industry hungry for answers. Today’s budget leaves the province’s restaurant and foodservice industry hungry for answers on how the government will offset the negative Full story

Maple Leaf initiates precautionary recall of nine wiener products. Maple Leaf Foods today announced it is proceeding with a recall of nine wiener products produced under the Hygrade, Shopsy’s and Maple Full story

Press release – VICTORIA – Earlier this week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed that Canada has achieved a national disease-free status for avian influenza, based on the Full story

October 16, Salmon Arm – The Salmon Arm Rotary Club will be hosting its 7th Annual Wine Tasting Event on Friday evening, October 16th from 7 to 10pm at the Salmon Arm Community Centre. The Full story

by Canadian Coalition for Health Freedom – A tremendous victory for sanity in a world gone crazy happened in the Canadian Senate yesterday. Liberal Senator Joseph Day from New Brunswick came Full story

On Thursday, August 27, all A&W restaurants across Canada will be celebrating Cruisin’ for a Cause Day! A&W restaurant owners have committed to donate $1 from every Teen Burger sold within this 24 hour Full story

Summer has finally arrived in the valley and people are busier than ever enjoying the nice weather with a day at the beach, a game of golf, or boating on the lake. This means there’s less time available Full story

B.C. tackles trans fat in food service establishments. B.C.’s new trans fat regulation will come into effect Sept. 30, 2009, restricting industrially produced trans fat at food service establishments Full story

Sept 12, Seymour Arm – If you are looking for a perfect way to wind up the summer activities, bring the whole family to the Seymour Arm Fall Fair on Saturday, September 12th. The Ladies of Full story

Restaurant owners say the HST will significantly hurt their business. The vast majority of restaurant owners — 91% — say a harmonized sales tax in British Columbia will have a negative impact on their Full story

Hummus is a great Greek appetizer dip, and it is even better with easy-to-make homemade pita chips. You should also take note that both the dip and the chips are easy on the waistline, not to mention Full story

Canadians cite cost as biggest barrier to eating healthy, national study shows. by Narrative Advocacy Media with commentary by Spring Hawes. Canadians consider obesity to be a serious health Full story

Video by Greenpeace, September 11, 2009. Genetic engineering is a threat to food security, especially in a changing climate. The introduction of genetically manipulated organisms by choice or Full story

Celebrate Canada Day with the best of B.C. agriculture. With the farmers’ market season in full swing, Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson is encouraging British Columbians to take advantage Full story