The Local Food Paradox
Food security and local supply systems have been a long time focus at VIEA and will be the subject of a key-note speech at this year’s...
Arts Council of Ladysmith leads Island-wide arts impact study
‘No other art council has even attempted to do this,’ says arts council president Source: Ladysmith News,  TYLER HAY, Oct. 18, 2021 12:00 p.m. NEWS The...
Seizing Economic Opportunities in Energy Transition
ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESENTS… Seizing Economic Opportunities in Energy Transition What are the top economic opportunities for Vancouver Island in the energy transition? Canada, BC, and Vancouver...
Regional Spotlight: Nanaimo’s Doughnut Economic Strategy
Image credit Wikipedia Creative Commons ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESENTS REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT… Applying Doughnut Economics: How local government can lead economic development fit for the 21st century  ...
Opening Keynote Presentation –Doughnut Economics: From a Radical Idea into Transformative Action
ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESENTS… Opening Keynote Presentation – Doughnut Economics: From a Radical Idea into Transformative Action Join us at the 2021 ‘State of the Island’ Economic Summit to...
EU antitrust investigators target wood pulp producers
Source: The Tree Frog Forestry News, October 14, 2021,  Category: Today’s Takeaway The EU Commission is investigating whether wood pulp companies have violated antitrust rules that  prohibit cartels. In related news: Drax...
Introducing Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
ECONOMIC SUMMIT PRESENTS… Introducing Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) In August, 2021 the Government of Canada announced Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) as the new federal regional economic development...
World FZO’s Presence In Canada’s FTZ Conference
By WORLD FREE ZONES ORGANIZATION – Oct 7, 2021 World FZO’s Project Director Zoë Harries participated in Canada’s FTZ Conference hosted by Foreign Trade Zone – Vancouver...