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April 24, 2018
Vancouver Island boasts ideal conditions for growing a variety of food. We have a mild climate, plenty of water and lots of arable land. Yet over...
April 17, 2018
Grocery program showcases local flavours Natural, locally crafted goodness from the Island – it’s a principle deliciously served up by the Comox Valley’s Natural Pastures Cheese...
April 14, 2018
Grocery program showcases all that’s Island Good Local, natural and sustainable. It’s a winning combination for Victoria’s Portofino Bakery. What started in Broadmead Village Shopping...
Grocery program showcases local flavours When the local farming industry changed, Port Alberni’s Hertel’s Meats changed with it, and Islanders are savouring the results. Hertel’s roots...
Quality Foods is amongst the four stores involved in the program to help shoppers buy locally Buying Vancouver Island products at the grocery store just got...
March 28, 2018
Vancouver Island Economic Alliance pilot project runs until September Vancouver Island Economic Alliance is testing the waters on a buy local initiative. The alliance has launched...
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance today launches a new initiative aimed at increasing the strength of the local food economy. Titled Island Good, it will run...
New labelling initiative to be tested in grocery stores Starting this week, grocery shoppers across the Island will have a better sense of where their...