Here is an open letter to the Conference Board of Canada’s Centre for Food in Canada and its investors from the Vancouver Food Policy Council. It shares some of the concerns we have about the process and scope of their work in trying to develop “a food strategy for all Canadians.” It also highlights the importance of Olivier De Schutter’s report and all of the events happening across Canada, including the event we are hosting on Monday, from 9-11am in the Town Hall Room at City Hall. Details here + on facebook.

Contributors to our local food communities

…including our very own VFPC member Ilana Labow!

“To honour local women who have made significant contributions to arts, culture, sports, and community in Vancouver, the Vancouver Park Board has established the Remarkable Women poster series. Each year, the individual stories of a select group of women from diverse backgrounds and abilities are featured on posters, which highlight the important roles each woman plays in our communities. The women are also honoured at a public reception timed to coincide with International Women’s Day. The posters, which are on view in community centres, schools, and libraries throughout Vancouver, are a unique way to highlight the important role women play in our daily lives.”

Read more: http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/remarkable-women.aspx 

Or immense gratitude to these Remarkable Women!!