Archive for June, 2009

New Organic Logo Will Provide More Opportunities For Organic Producers

06/25/2009

Ottawa, June 24, 2009 — The Government of Canada today revealed the new organic logo that will give organics producers access to more markets and make sure Canadian families can find more certified organic food products in their grocery stores.
“This organic logo allows consumers to make informed, confident choices,” said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “At [...]

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Driftwood Brewery – Victoria

06/20/2009

#102-450 Hillside Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1Y7
Gary Lindsay – Director of Sales & Marketing
gary@driftwoodbeer.com
www.driftwoodbeer.com/home/
(250) 886-4720
We take pleasure in brewing the beers we love! Please join us in the celebration of our passion for crafting distinct, flavourful beers, in the tradition of the world’s great classic styles. At Driftwood “We Live Great Beer”.
We currently offer the [...]

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Killer mutant corn? Chemically mutated chickens?

06/14/2009

 New documentary ‘Food, Inc.’ offers troubling view of American food industry.
The new documentary “Food, Inc.” begins with idyllic scenes of American farmland, panning from golden fields of hay to a solitary cowboy rounding up a herd of cattle. Then the camera zooms in on a grocery cart overflowing with packaged food and rolling down the [...]

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Head to the desert – in British Columbia

06/14/2009

Best Western Sunrise Inn
Osoyoos Hotel
5506 Main Street, Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H 1V0
Telephone: (250) 495-4000
Reservations Toll Free: 1-877-878-2200
Fax: 250-495-4001
Email: info@bestwesternosoyoos.com
Web: www.bestwesternosoyoos.com
The Best Western Sunrise Inn is a charming “southwest style” hotel, located in Canada’s only desert, Osoyoos, B.C. We are a short drive to Nk’mip (pronounced Inkameep) Golf Course, Fairview Mountain Golf Course, [...]

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Barkley’s Steak & Seafood House & Polo Lounge

06/13/2009

777 Douglas St  
Victoria, BC V8W 2B5
Tel: (250) 382-7111
Reservations: Recommended
barkleyssteakhouse@shaw.ca
Location Map
http://www.barkleyssteakhouse.com/
 
 
One of Victoria’s most elegant dining rooms, famous for fresh seafood and charbroiled steaks. Located on the main level of the Executive House Hotel in downtown Victoria, one block behind the Empress on Humboldt Street. 
 If you are not in the mood for a full sit down [...]

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Seafood extraordinaire in Victoria BC

06/13/2009

For 6 of the last 7 years, we have been voted “Best Seafood In Victoria”. Having built our own history and tradition of excellence in seafood dining, Chandlers is committed to bringing its guests the best in local and international fresh fish and shellfish.
Award winning service and the finest quality food, are the foundation of [...]

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