Help protect our agricultural lands

Here is a message from the Richmond Food Security Society regarding Bill 24, the Agricultural land Commission Amendment Act. Act Now to Protect B.C.’s Farmlands! Ask Premier Clark to Reconsider Bill 24 The Agricultural Land Commission and Reserve was created in 1973 to protect B.C.’s dwindling supply of agricultural land. In the ensuing 40 years, it … Read more

Meet Your MLA to Support a Poverty Reduction Plan for BC

The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, of which First Call is a coalition member, has launched a Meet Your MLA campaign. On their website you will find step-by-step instructions about how to find your MLA and prepare yourself to meet with them. They have also produced a great new resource called “5 things you should know about poverty,” … Read more