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Information Bulletins

January 30, 2006 Information Bulletin: Coal Exploration and Extraction in the ALR
BURNABY — This information bulletin provides clarification on the Agricultural Land Commission's position regarding coal exploration and extraction on Agricultural Land Reserve lands. The bulletin sets out the Commission's authority related to coal developments under the Agricultural Land Commission Act.
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Announcements

July 29, 2005 ALC Decision - City of Abbotsford Exclusion Application
BURNABY — The Provincial Agricutural Land Commission (ALC) has completed its review of the City of Abbotsford’s application which requested the exclusion of 372 ha (920 acres) from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
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News Releases

September 20, 2005 Minister Announces Federal Investment of $100 Million in Developing The National Land and Water Information Service
OTTAWA — Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Andy Mitchell, announced the federal government’s investment of $100 million in developing The National Land and Water Information Service. This announcement of significant federal funding for a new Internet-based information service that will transform the way land-use decisions are made in Canada is taking place September 20 at the 2005 International Plowing Match and Rural Exposition in Listowel, Ontario.
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April 1, 2005 Agricultural Land Commission Chair Appointed
VICTORIA — Erik Karlsen has been appointed as the new chair to the Provincial Agricutural Land Commission (ALC), Sustainable Resource Management Minister George Abbott announced today. [ More ]
January 21, 2005 New Land Title and Survey Authority
The New Land Title and Survey Authority took over responsibility for land titles on Friday, January 21, 2005. Headquartered in Victoria, the authority will also have offices in New Westminster and Kamloops.
An 11 member board will oversee land titles operations. To learn more about the authority, visit the Land Title and Survey Authority website.
January 12, 2005 Draft Staff Report - Barnston Island Access For Agriculture
The Commission has released its Draft Staff Report "Barnston Island Access for Agriculture" which describes the issues around access to the Island by Island farmers. We are seeking feedback on the report by January 31st, 2005. [ Staff Report ]

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