BC consumers will face new and higher risk: Agriculture union
Ottawa plans to dump inspection of dozens of meat plants on the British Columbia government in a move that could expose BC consumers to heightened risk of eating contaminated meat products, according to the Agriculture Union – PSAC, which represents federal food safety inspectors. After providing meat safety inspection service for decades, the union has […]
Provincial dietitians now at your fingertips
Can your diet prevent cancer? Want your kids to have more vegetables? Are seeds safe to eat if you have diverticulosis? Answers from dietitians are now just an email away. British Columbians are now able to email HealthLink BC’s Dietitian Services any nutrition or food-related concerns they have. Dietitians at HealthLink BC provide nutritional information […]
Environmental toxicity — Part three
By Dr. Brenda Gill The first two articles discussed what environmental toxicity was all about, what type of symptoms are indicating a toxic overload and some of the simple solutions to removing them from your body. This article will discuss supplements and herbs that would be helpful. Herbs that would be helpful: Milk thisle (Silymarin)- […]
Fortis/Smart Meters: Innovation and controversy heading your way
On Sept. 1, FortisBC will be applying to the BC Utilities Commission for permission to install so-called “smart meters” on all its customers’ electric meters. This is a switch BC Hydro customers elsewhere in the province are going through now, with all houses and businesses in its service area expected to have the new meters […]
Why the BC Liberal government doesn't value your life
There are many instances I've come across in the past number of years which suggest to me the Campbell/Clark Government places no real value on the lives of its citizens - this despite Premier Clark's "families first" motto. That's a bold claim, I know - which is why I'm going to state my case here, drawing on several specific...
Environmental toxic exposure, part two
The last article gave you a questionnaire to help determine if environmental toxins should be considered in your case. This article will discuss what kinds of symptoms are typical for someone with a toxic overload and some of the solutions. These are some of the “red flags” I look for with an environmental overload: Sensitivity...
ATAMANENKO: Genetically Engineered Salmon, not worth the risk to health or the environment
Aquabounty Technologies (AT), headquartered in the US, has genetically modified (GM) a faster growing Atlantic salmon by inserting a growth hormone gene from Chinook salmon and genetic material from the eel-like ocean pout. The company’s business plan is to produce genetically modified salmon eggs in Prince Edward Island...
New trade deal for organic standards and laws struck with Europe
Canada and the European Union have reached an historic agreement to recognize each other’s organic standards and laws, after nearly four years of formal negotiation. This is the world’s second such agreement. In June 2009, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the United States Department of Agriculture signed the very first “organic equivalency arrangement,” which […]
Improved access to eye treatment coming to Nelson
People will no longer have to travel to Cranbrook or Kelowna for eye care. A new eye clinic has been set up at Kootenay Lake Hospital for people who have the wet form of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The services will be provided by visiting retinal specialists through the Provincial AMD Treatment Program. Wet AMD […]
Spike in sudden infant deaths spurs safety reminders
There have been more sudden infant deaths in British Columbia in the first half of 2011 than for all of 2010. Sudden infant deaths occur when a previously healthy baby dies in sleep-related circumstances, and no cause of death is found on autopsy. The BC Coroners Service is urging parents to educate themselves on safe […]
