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"Fall For Victoria" This Autumn

Sep 01, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – Fall is just around the corner and Tourism Victoria, in partnership with BC Ferries, wants to make it an unforgettable season with the “Fall for Victoria” promotion starting September 1, 2010. The first 125 guests who book through Tourism Victoria for this promotion will receive car, driver, and passenger vouchers for their complimentary return trip home aboard BC Ferries. The “Fall for Victoria” getaway offer will be available through November 30, 2010.
 
“Victoria businesses are offering some very alluring prices to entice our visitors to ‘Fall for Victoria’ this autumn” said Helen Welch, Tourism Victoria’s Vice President of Marketing. “Tourism Victoria has taken over TripAdvisor’s BC and Victoria content pages to reach more than one million potential visitors."
 
Tourism Victoria is taking the marketing of this promotion one step further with on-radio advertising in the Lower Mainland with CKNW and AM 730. For the first time, Tourism Victoria will also run promotions on ethic radio stations RJ 1200 and Fairchild 96.1 to connect with the Asian and South Asian populations in this area.
 
This promotion is part of Tourism Victoria’s Comarketing Campaign for 2010, featuring 19 participating members. The Comarketing Campaign is one of Tourism Victoria’s main marketing initiatives for 2010 and featured five a la carte marketing opportunities for Tourism Victoria members to buy-in to. The “Fall for Victoria” campaign is the final promotion with the Comarketing Campaign for 2010.
 
Details about this limited time offer are available at www.tourismvictoria.com/fall or by phone at 1-800-663-3883.
 
Terms and Conditions:

  • Offer valid to the first 125 participants for new bookings only.
  • Offer must be booked through Tourism Victoria and is subject to availability and applicable taxes.
  • This offer is based on two adult travellers; any additional travellers will pay full fare on BC Ferries and any additional accommodation charges.
  • Offer is fully pre-paid at the time of booking and is non-refundable, non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
  • Bookings must be made by November 30, 2010.
  • Travel must take place between September 1, 2010 and November 30, 2010.
  • Ferry reservations are not included in this offer but can be made directly at www.bcferries.com.
  • More information is available at www.tourismvictoria.com/fall.

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Real Estate Market Softens in August

Sep 01, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – The property market throughout Greater Victoria softened in August with fewer sales and a decline in overall prices for single family homes and condominiums; overall prices for townhomes, however, rose in August.
 
A total of 425 homes and other properties sold in August through the Victoria Real Estate Board’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), down from the 527 sales in July.  There were 764 sales in August of last year.  
 
Victoria Real Estate Board President, Randi Masters, noted that a softening of sales this year compared to last year was not unexpected given that 2009 was an exceptional year.  “Looking ahead, we anticipate that the market will remain relatively stable as any increase in interest rates in the near future will likely be modest.  While there may be some further slowing of sales and moderation of prices compared to the unusual year we had in 2009, we expect such changes to be gradual for the foreseeable future,” said Masters.  Masters added that the Canadian experience has been very different from that in the U.S. where the significant correction in home prices is set against a massive oversupply of homes due to distress sales, combined with a drop in housing demand due to high unemployment. “There is no indication at present that we will be faced with a similar situation arising in our market,” commented Masters.
 
The number of properties available for sale at the end of last month declined to 4,356 but this was still 24 per cent higher compared to the 3,509 available properties in August of last year.  
 
The average price for single-family homes sold in Greater Victoria last month was $586,676 down from $615,004 in July.  The median price declined to $548,500. The six-month average declined slightly to $629,272. There were eight single family home sales of over $1 million in August compared to 16 such sales the previous month.  The overall average price for condominiums was $320,874 last month, down from $322,905 in July. The average for the last six months was $330,234. The median price for condominiums in August declined to $275,000. The average price of all townhomes sold last month, however, rose to $432,284 from $420,578 in July. The median price rose to $405,000. The six month average was $439,636.
 
MLS® sales last month included 223 single family homes, 113 condominiums, 43 townhomes and 15 manufactured homes.

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Carmanah Solar Rooftop PV Grid-Tied System Ready for 500 Dr. David Suzuki Public School Students this Fall

Aug 27, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – Installation is complete for the 38 kW solar grid-tied photovoltaic system designed for the newly constructed Dr. David Suzuki Public School. The new solar system was engineered and installed by Canadian-based solar integrator, Carmanah Technologies (TSX: CMH) for the Greater Essex County District School Board of Windsor, Ontario, who received funding for the solar project through the Government of Ontario. Capable of delivering up to 10 per cent of the facility’s total energy needs, the new solar PV system is expected to serve as both a sustainable, revenue-generating power source as well as a functional learning tool for up to 500 students returning to classes in the fall. The new 58,000 square foot Public School, named after internationally renowned environmentalist, Dr. David Suzuki, is a standing demonstration of environmental design for the architectural and engineering community. The addition of the grid-tied solar PV system is supporting the School’s application for LEED (Leadership in Environmental Engineering and Design) Platinum-level certification, the nation’s highest level of certification for green building design. If the application is approved, the Dr. David Suzuki Public School would be the first school in Canada to receive the environmental honor.
 
Ted Lattimore, Carmanah CEO, comments that the interest in solar PV systems for Ontario school facilities is on the rise. “Solar technology presents a sustainable revenue-generating tool for Ontario school boards as well as a learning occasion for students, staff and community. Our systems include sophisticated monitoring software which allows both the Board and the public to view the systems’ performance and output on an interactive website. The opportunity for education in sustainable energy generation is therefore immediate and accessible.”
 
By including sustainable technology early in the building design process, the Greater Essex County District School Board hopes to incorporate the new technologies in both student academia and culture; the School is providing information kiosks throughout the building and a website that will inform students and guests about the energy and environmental technologies being employed.  “We believe it is important to teach children about alternative energy sources as well as energy conservation,” stated Giuliana Hinchliffe, Coordinator of Engineering, Facility Services Department, Greater Essex County District School Board.
 
The Greater Essex County School Board expects to activate the new Carmanah solar PV system as soon as the Ontario Power Authority Feed-In-Tariff process is complete. The OPA FIT program will reimburse the School Board for every kWh the solar system produces.
 
About Carmanah Technologies Corporation
As Canada’s largest and most successful name in commercial photovoltaic projects, Carmanah has designed and installed more grid-tied solar power systems than any other integrator or contractor in Canada. Working directly with more than a dozen Ontario LDCs, including Hydro One, Whitby Hydro, Enersource, Powerstream, Toronto Hydro, Ottawa Hydro, and Enwin (Windsor), Carmanah has been entrusted with providing grid-tied solar PV systems for the City of Toronto Police Services and the Toronto Parking Authority facility under funding by the Ontario Government Feed In Tariff (FIT) Program. Carmanah is a publicly traded company, with common shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CMH”. For more information, visit www.carmanah.com.
 
About Greater Essex County District School Board
The Greater Essex County District School Board, in partnership with the community, provides learning opportunities which support, challenge, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enable them to participate meaningfully in their communities. With support from the Government of Ontario, the Greater Essex County District School Board of Windsor, Ontario, has upgraded many existing school facilities and opened four new elementary schools, as well as currently being in the design/construction phase of two additional elementary schools and one secondary school.

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Reboot Consulting Is Moving To a Centrally Located and Updated Downtown Office in Oct 2010

Aug 27, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – A fast paced IT support company since 1999, we’re on the move to keep growing from a 2 person company with big dreams to a company with over 10 persons and even bigger dreams. With our spacious and welcoming new office in downtown Victoria at #5774 Bay St, we are proud to offer improved and expanded service to our all of our local customers.

Reboot Consulting Co. was established in 1999 to meet the demands of local individuals and businesses who required first class IT support. In today’s fast paced environment, we all need to get more out of our time and our money and we’ve made it our mission to support our customers in getting the leverage they need to stay ahead of the game.  

The dynamic team at Reboot looks forward to working from this new space and to meeting your leading-edge IT needs.  Come and visit us soon!

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UVIC Student Wins $20,000 Premier’s Scholarship

Aug 26, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – Third year UVic linguistics student Brittney O’Neill is this year’s winner of the Irving K. Barber Premier’s One World Scholarship worth $20,000. She’ll spend the next two terms at the East China Normal University in Shanghai taking Mandarin language classes and exploring the Chinese metropolis.

O’Neill studied French in high school in Fort St. John but switched to Mandarin when she came to UVic because “it’s a growing language and would be very useful to know.” She’s drawn to “obscure” languages such as old Irish and likes “dabbling” in Icelandic. O’Neill is also a huge fan of ballroom dancing, an interest sparked after attending a barn dance in Fort St. John. She divided her summer between academic and dance classes.

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Annual Victoria Music Festival Sings The Blues!

Aug 26, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – With no additional cash sponsorships, the Vancouver Island Blues Bash will be cancelled in 2011!

The Victoria Jazz Society is reaching out to the Victoria business community and the general public in search of potential sponsorship and donations for the Vancouver Island Blues Bash. With the current changes to the application criteria for the B.C. Government’s “Community Gaming Grant”, the VJS and its programs will not qualify for any future funding. The Vancouver Island Blues Bash will face its final year in 2010 with no ongoing corporate cash sponsorships and this anticipated loss of financial support from the Provincial Government.
 
Current supporters of the 16th Annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash (Sept 4-6) include government grantors: Canadian Heritage, Province of British Columbia (Community Gaming Grant), The City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District. Corporate sponsors include: Times Colonist, 100.3 The “Q”, Arbutus RV & Marine Sales LTD., Hotel Grand Pacific, Pacific Audio Works and Big Rock Brewery.
 
Darryl Mar, Executive/Artistic Director of the Victoria Jazz Society states “The reality is that the 2010 festival will be the last for the Vancouver Island Blues Bash without a significant cash sponsorship for next year’s festival. With the anticipated loss of funding in future years from the province’s Community Gaming Grant and the lack of cash sponsorships, the Vancouver Island Blues Bash will be facing a funding deficit of $15,000 for the 2011 festival. As the Vancouver Island Blues Bash breaks even in a good year, cancelling this festival in the future is the only viable alternative if cash sponsorships cannot be secured.”
 
With the demise of many festivals and arts events province-wide, the Victoria Jazz Society believes that it is important to sustain this favorite event of many Victorians and visitors to our city, as it is the longest running festival on Vancouver Island which presents blues in all its forms in a multi-day format. Over 15,000 people attend the Vancouver Island Blues Bash annually.
 
The VJS will be holding a fundraising effort to replace the anticipated $15,000 loss prior to the festival, by looking for corporate sponsors as well as donations from individuals to sustain current levels of programming for the 2011 Vancouver Island Blues Bash.
 
For further information about possible sponsorships please contact the VJS at 250-388-4423.

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Monarch Furnishings Opens Wholesale Division - Vancouver and Nanaimo First to Carry Monarch’s Exclusive Furniture Lines

Aug 25, 2010

News Release (VICTORIA) – Only months after opening a downtown warehouse space on Store Street in Victoria, Monarch Furnishings (www.monarchfurnishings.com) has opened a wholesale division to distribute their exclusive solid timber designs throughout Western Canada. Trendy contemporary furniture stores in Vancouver and the well known Flying Fish in Nanaimo are already stocking the unique designs and the number of designs is expected to expand in the coming months.

“Since opening Monarch Furnishings five years ago it has been in the back of our mind to move into the wholesale business and opening our warehouse space was another step towards achieving that,” says Tony Martin, owner, Monarch Furnishings. “The trend right now is very much about solid wood furniture that is sourced in an ecologically sustainable way. More and more people are seeking unique pieces that they can also feel good about buying.”

The furniture comes from Central Java, Indonesia, and is made of hand crafted designs chosen by Monarch Furnishings owners. Furnishings available include a mix for every room in the house including dining and coffee tables, bookshelves, side tables and consoles, bed settings and other accessories. The furniture is modern and contemporary. Products are selected for uniqueness of design, quality and functionality.  

Monarch maintains exclusivity agreements with suppliers and the designs are not found anywhere else in North America. Furnishings utilize a mix of exotic hardwoods made from suppliers whose farmers utilize sustainable wood growth and harvesting practices. In particular, Monarch carries several lines of mango wood furniture.

Mango wood has been used to make furniture for over 4000 years. The trees grow quickly, reaching heights of up to 100 feet and girths up to 5 feet in diameter within 20 years. At that age fruit production is significantly reduced or stops completely and mango farmers cut down the tree and plant new trees to maintain continuous fruit production. Mango is increasingly replacing rare or endangered woods such as teak.

About Monarch Furnishings
Monarch Furnishings, located in downtown Victoria’s Design District, endeavours to source unique hand crafted product lines that combine modern style with exotic hardwoods. Exclusivity with its suppliers provides Monarch with products that cannot be found anywhere else in North America. Visit the Warehouse Gallery at 1807 Store Street. For more information on Monarch please visit www.monarchfurnishings.com or telephone 250.388.4226.

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Public Health Focus Of New School At UVIC

Aug 25, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – The University of Victoria is launching a new school―the first one in 20 years―whose graduates will be leaders in tackling the complex health issues facing our society today.
 
Effective September 2011, the School of Public Health and Social Policy in the Faculty of Human and Social Development will offer a Master’s of Public Health, a Graduate Diploma in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Community Services.
 
“The changing healthcare landscape requires a broad range of innovative health programs and research to meet the needs of today’s population,” says Mary Ellen Purkis, dean of the faculty. “Our graduates will be prepared to make valuable contributions in promoting the health and well-being of their communities”.
 
Public health education is a well-established field of study aimed at promoting quality of life, reducing premature death, and minimizing the impact of disease, disability and injury through improving programs such as pandemic immunizations, falls prevention research, maternal and child health care, housing and homelessness, addictions and mental health services.
 
The graduate and undergraduate programs, offered online with strategically placed on-campus components, will include essential practice experiences in the field.
 
“The graduate programs offer several areas of concentration in public health that are unique and important in advancing a healthier population,” says Irving Rootman, chair of the program’s advisory committee and past-president of the Public Health Association of BC. “The distance education model means that those working in the field can increase their knowledge while remaining in the workforce.”
 
The innovative BA in Health and Community Services provides programming in the management and delivery of services within institutional and community settings.
 
“Community services require graduates with educational preparation to meet the needs of specific populations as well as the theoretical foundations for developing programs that can be demonstrated to improve social inclusion and reduce social inequities,” says Jennifer Charlesworth, executive director of the Federation of Community Social Services of BC.
 
The Faculty of Human and Social Development has been delivering interdisciplinary health and community service programs in applied and professional practice for over 30 years.  
 
For further information visit www.uvic.ca/publichealth.
 

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BC Ferries Releases First Quarter Results

Aug 19, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) announced its first quarter results today. Net earnings were $0.9 million for the first three months ended June 30, 2010
compared to net losses of $3.6 million in the first quarter of the previous year.

In the first quarter, revenues increased by 6.7 per cent to $190.2 million, with total expenses increasing 4.1 per cent to $189.3 million, compared to the first quarter last fiscal year.
The increase in expenses is largely attributed to fuel, interest and amortization expenses, as well as wage rate increases in accordance with the Collective Agreement,.

Capital expenditures in the three months ended June 30, 2010 totalled $26.0 million as follows:

  • $10.3 million in terminal marine structures;
  • $7.3 million in information technology;
  • $5.3 million in building upgrades and equipment;
  • $3.1 million in vessel upgrades and modifications.

“We remain concerned about the soft state of tourism currently in B.C. and as a result we are closely monitoring our expenditures,” said David L. Hahn, BC Ferries’ President and CEO. “The summer months are typically the time of year when BC Ferries generates its annual profits and strong numbers in July and August are important to our bottom line.”

In the first quarter of fiscal 2011, BC Ferries experienced a decline of 1.6 per cent in vehicle traffic and 1.2 per cent in passenger traffic compared to the same quarter last year, while
drop-trailer and other commercial traffic increased.

Significant events during the first quarter include the May 11, 2010 opening of BC Ferries new Vacations Centre located across the street from the expanded Convention Centre in downtown Vancouver. In addition, on May 18, 2010, the 28-year old Quinsam returned to service on the Gabriola route following an extensive $19 million upgrade to prepare the ship for another 17 years of service.
Currently BC Ferries offers fuel rebates of two per cent of tariffs on average on the majority of its routes. The mid-week CoastSaver promotional fares were offered on the three major routes from May 25, 2010 through July 29, 2010.

On June 3, 2010, Bill 20 – Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No.3), 2010 (Bill 20) received Royal Assent. Bill 20 amends several statutes, including the Coastal Ferry Act. It includes changes to the governance and regulatory framework within which BC Ferries operates. The costs to BC Ferries to implement the regulatory, governance and administrative changes resulting from Bill 20 are uncertain at this time.

As part of the federal government’s Infrastructure Stimulus Fund program, BC Ferries will qualify for partial reimbursement of eligible costs for eleven terminal upgrades including eight sewage pump-ashore and waste water treatment projects. The net funding expected to be received is $7.5 million.

BC Ferries continued its multi-year project to upgrade security at nine terminals which includes fencing, lighting, access control and closed circuit television, as well as upgrades to foot passenger ticketing areas and baggage screening. BC Ferries received $9.1 million (includin $3.2 million this quarter) of federal funding through the Transport Canada Marine Security Contribution Program to help offset the cost of this project.

Full financial statements, including notes and Management’s Discussion & Analysis, are filed on SEDAR and will be available at www.sedar.com.

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Town and Country Officially Closes After 49 Years

Aug 18, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – Town and Country Shopping Centre, a fixture of the Saanich community since 1961, officially closed for business as its last remaining retailer, Moores Clothing For Men, locked its doors. Town and Country – a mall located on a piece of history-rich land at the hub of Southern Vancouver Island – is being replaced by Uptown, a high-density, sustainably designed, mixed-use development.

“This is a site that’s absolutely brimming with local heritage,” says Uptown General Manager Roberta Ferguson. “We’re honoured to be locating Uptown here.” Until 1919, passengers aboard the V&S Railway between Victoria and Sidney travelled directly through the property. Until 1960, the site was home to the original Saanich firehall and the public works yard. Later, when the Town and Country Shopping Centre opened, the property made the news once again, hailed as “tailormade for its customers” (Daily Colonist, June 25, 1961).
 
“For so many locals,” says Ferguson, “it’s a place filled with warm memories: from the staff of Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance, whose offices have been here since Town and Country opened, to some long-time employees of the original 1961 Woolworths (now Walmart), to our current construction crew – one of whom was an apprentice electrician on the original shopping centre.”
 
For Moores’ store manager Bruce Smith, the move from Town and Country to Uptown is an energizing one. “It’s a new day for us,” he says. “It’s like going from the basement to the penthouse. While Town and Country was a very productive mall, Uptown is like a breath of fresh air for the entire community.”
 
Almost all of Town and Country’s tenants – including Megson Fitzpatrick, Moores, Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart – will be part of the first phase of Uptown. Phase 1 is already well underway, with all of the anchor stores open. Now, with the closure of Town and Country, work on Phase 2 can begin. Developer Morguard Investments expects to tackle deconstruction of the existing buildings in September.
 
“As eager as we are to bring Phase 2 to life, our approach will be decidedly deliberate,” says Geoff Nagle, Morguard’s Director of Development for Western Canada. “As in Phase 1, we’ll carry out an environmentally sensitive deconstruction rather than a simple demolition. This is a longer, more expensive process, but it’s a strategy that fits with our sustainability objectives.”
 
The conversion from Town and Country to Uptown is itself an ecologically sound move, says Nagle. “In transforming what was a 1960s strip mall into a modern, mixed-use development, we’re reinvigorating the existing 18.75 site with a compact, walkable neighbourhood that would otherwise have required more than 75 acres of land. And we’re establishing a catalyst for the creation of a dense urban community between downtown and uptown Victoria.”

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Carmanah Provides Solar LED Lighting for Bridge Lighting Project

Aug 18, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – Carmanah Technologies Corporation is providing 26 EverGEN 1710 solar LED lighting units to illuminate the Selkirk Trestle Bridge in Victoria, BC. The units will run the length of the 300 meter long railway trestle bridge and will provide illumination for pedestrians and cyclists who use this significant commuter corridor.  

The EverGEN 1710 units (http://bit.ly/bPmeFp) will incorporate Advanced Occupancy Sensing, leading edge occupancy sensing technology that is not offered by any other light on the market. Advanced Occupancy Sensing allows all the lights on the trestle to be activated when just one light senses motion. This functionality significantly increases safety and security by allowing a pedestrian or cyclist to illuminate the entire bridge by moving under just the first light on the trestle.

In addition, the EverGEN 1710 units will require no electrical connections, allowing them to install easily on the bridge and to operate free of ongoing electricity bills as stipulated in the project requirements. In addition to cost saving benefits, the units also offer environmentally friendly illumination by reducing sky glow as per Dark Sky Guidelines, and meeting Department of Fisheries and Ocean Habitat Regulations for light spill.

The installation of the EverGEN systems was initiated by a local community cooperative whose aim is to help move important community projects through to completion while supporting local businesses. The cooperative also aims to provide the basis for wider acceptance of sustainable technologies.

“The most important consideration is the benefit to the community this project will provide,” said a Cooperative representative. “This project will hopefully become a model for what community initiatives can do when they are allowed to.”

“We are pleased that Carmanah technology was chosen to be a part of this community-initiated project,” said Ted Lattimore, Carmanah CEO. “It really speaks to the viability of solar LED lighting, not just in terms of cost-savings and contribution to eco-friendly infrastructure, but also to the appeal of the technology to communities and community organizations seeking to exhibit leadership and provide a model for other communities to follow.” 

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Urban Vancouver Island Housing Starts For July 2010

Aug 17, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), 287 housing starts were recorded across urban Vancouver Island centres in July 2010.1 This is an increase from the July 2009 level, but slightly below the five-year historical average for July of 353 units.

“The Victoria CMA was the most active of the five urban Vancouver Island centres in July 2010, accounting for 55 per cent of total housing starts,” said Travis Archibald, CMHC Senior Market Analyst. ”Within the CMA, the majority of July’s new home construction took place in Saanich, Langford and Sooke.”

Nationally, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of total housing starts eased to 189,200 units in July. In British Columbia, July’s seasonally adjusted rate of urban housing starts moderated slightly to 20,100 units, from 23,500 units in June.

As Canada's national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable homes. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports,
analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making vital decisions.

For more information, and to download CMHC’s housing reports, please visit CMHC’s website at www.cmhc.ca/housingmarketinformation or call 1-800-668-2642.

For a statistical breakdown of the July 2010 Island Housing click HERE (PDF, 147 kb)

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Regional Co-Operative Opens Class A Custom Meat Processing Service Now Open August 2010

Aug 17, 2010

(News Release) VICTORIA – After many months of careful planning and preparation the Vancouver Island Heritage Foodservice Co-operative has made a practical addition to the foodservice infrastructure on Vancouver Island. Under the name Island Ideal Meats, the Co-op is operating a federally-inspected Class “A” abattoir which allows for resale of the meat. This meat processing facility is located at Valley View Farm just 10km south of Nanaimo down the Trans Canada Highway. The 20-head capacity per week facility is an ideal central location to service Co-op members and Island livestock producers with slaughter and custom cut-and-wrap services. It is open to all island producers but members of the Co-op will benefit from patronage dividends. Contact Vancouver Island Heritage Foodservice Co-op for more on that benefit.

Many farms on Vancouver Island had slowed or stopped their livestock production because of the lack of abattoirs in the area. “Locally-available food is in scarce supply on Vancouver Island,” said Project Manager Sandra Mark. “We want to increase local food production to benefit farmers and consumers alike. Island Ideal Meats will also allow us to develop a line of value-added products. The next phase, a produce processing plant, will enable the creation of a variety of products utilizing meat and vegetable produce but for now, we’re thrilled to have the Island Ideal Meats operation up and running and producing high-quality local meat - stay tuned and watch us grow,” added Ms. Mark.

The facility is located at Valley View Farm, 2322 Gomerich Rd. in Nanaimo. All enquiries regarding fees and booking should be directed to Grant Henry, 250.668.8718 or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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