BC tops in world forest practices study says minister
Forest Minister Andrew Potter released a Westland Resource Group summary comparing BC's Forest Practices Code with five other jurisdictions. BC leads in integrated resource management, public participation, biodiversity protection, and whistleblower protections, with penalties plus audits. Copies will be available at regional Forest Service offices. Westland will release full 14-jurisdiction report later this year.
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Potter
Westland Resource Group
Ontario
US Forest Service
Washington
Oregon
Sweden
Tasmania
B.C
U.S. Forest Service
British Columbia
Forest Service
Canada
Australia
United States
Europe
Scandinavia
PharmaNet to Track Every Prescription in British Columbia
The Ministry of Health announces PharmaNet a confidential computer network to record each prescription filled in British Columbia aiming to reduce adverse drug reactions and improve patient safety across the province.
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Ministry of Health
PharmaNet
B.C
Ministry of Health Government of
British Columbia
Critters and Beasties of Moberly Lake
Humming birds arrive late this spring and feeders run high on sugar as both hummers and other birds visit the garden. Cedar waxwings, Baltimore orioles, barn swallows, robins, and loons are all noted with nesting behavior, feeding habits, and seasonal movements around Moberly Lake.
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Cochrane
Rufus
Loon Fund
PharmaNet roll out at BC pharmacies this summer
PharmaNet is being introduced at pharmacies across British Columbia this summer. When you see the PharmaNet logo at the pharmacy entrance, it indicates participation in the system. Present your valid British Columbia CareCard with every prescription to save time, and pick up a PharmaNet brochure at your local pharmacy for more information.
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British Columbia
Protecting Your Health through PharmaNet System
PharmaNet will provide up to date information on all prescription medications dispensed in British Columbia community pharmacies enabling pharmacists to quickly identify and prevent harmful drug interactions. It aims to save tax dollars by stopping prescription fraud and abuse, reducing hospital costs, and instantly calculating PharmaCare benefits for eligible individuals.
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PharmaNet
College of Pharmacists of
B.C
Ministry of Health
B.C. Pharmacists
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BC Forest Practices
Moberly Lake
Harmace
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Iumbi
British Columbia Pharmacy Associ
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