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There Was a Time…

There Was a Time…

Let’s think about our early beginnings … and try to find our way back to a place of sustainability

  • Dec 10, 2018
Winter can be a time of greater isolation for seniors. Extra visits and phone calls from friends and family can help them stay connected. Community resources can also be found at bc211.ca.

5 ways to help senior friends and family this winter

bc211.ca offers community connections for all ages, throughout BC

  • Nov 12, 2018
Stars over Manning Park. Jon Ross Heliwood photo

Astrotourism comes to BC

Manning Park Resort host its first Astronomy Weekend Oct. 12 to 14

  • Sep 10, 2018
How do you follow a living wage? With a living pension

How do you follow a living wage? With a living pension

Buckerfield’s proceeds with living pension for centenary

  • Sep 10, 2018
How do you follow a living wage? With a living pension
No matter what your family’s back-to-school resolutions might be, bc211.ca, a province-wide resource created in partnership with United Way, can help!

Is your family ready to head ‘back to school?’ bc211.ca can help!

From study skills to school supplies, 5 ways to get this year off to a GREAT start

  • Aug 20, 2018
No matter what your family’s back-to-school resolutions might be, bc211.ca, a province-wide resource created in partnership with United Way, can help!
Your summer getaway needs some Hope!

Your summer getaway needs some Hope!

History, culture and some of BC’s best outdoor adventures are all right here

  • Jul 23, 2018
Your summer getaway needs some Hope!
Opinion: Current Blue Box system concerns must be addressed

Opinion: Current Blue Box system concerns must be addressed

By Kelvin McCulloch Buckerfields To British Columbians: Re: The Administration of Blue…

  • Jul 17, 2018
Opinion: Current Blue Box system concerns must be addressed
How should Ian Gray celebrate his 50th birthday? By giving someone $50,000, of course!

Considering a new vehicle? Ian Gray GM has 50,000 reasons you should come see them!

Dealership aims to give someone the prize of a lifetime

  • Jun 11, 2018
How should Ian Gray celebrate his 50th birthday? By giving someone $50,000, of course!
Kelvin McCulloch, CEO, Buckerfield’s

The Malaysian Tea Merchant

My Career in Asia

  • Jun 4, 2018
Kelvin McCulloch, CEO, Buckerfield’s
Recovering from Non-Compliance

Recovering from Non-Compliance

Buckerfield’s Struggle to Correct the Regulatory Framework Behind Blue Box Recycling in BC.

  • May 7, 2018
Recovering from Non-Compliance
Kelvin McCulloch reflects on Buckerfields’ Living Wage program, one year in.

Buckerfields Living Wage Program: What Happened?

Reviewing the Living Wage initiative, one year later

  • Apr 23, 2018
Kelvin McCulloch reflects on Buckerfields’ Living Wage program, one year in.
The Salmon Arm and Revelstoke landfill sites have added Saturday hazardous waste collection where residents can bring their toxic, flammable and corrosive materials for free, safe disposal.

Spring clean-up in the CSRD is easier than ever

Yard, metal and hazardous waste are all part of new initiatives

  • Apr 23, 2018
The Salmon Arm and Revelstoke landfill sites have added Saturday hazardous waste collection where residents can bring their toxic, flammable and corrosive materials for free, safe disposal.
Bill Alde, from Pink Cherry in Salmon Arm.

CSRD helps Salmon Arm, Shuswap-area businesses transition to food waste composting

Initiative will help keep food waste out of the landfill

  • Apr 16, 2018
Bill Alde, from Pink Cherry in Salmon Arm.
Many BC communities are experiencing unusually large rat and mouse infestations.

Rats, rodenticides and what’s right

Reality of rodent population growth clear for homeowners … and drivers

  • Mar 12, 2018
Many BC communities are experiencing unusually large rat and mouse infestations.
Haley Thomassen, Buckerfield’s Duncan.

Buckerfield’s launches reusable bag experiment

New store to test program that could come to all nine Buckerfield’s

  • Feb 26, 2018
Haley Thomassen, Buckerfield’s Duncan.
Ernest Buckerfield opened his first Buckerfield’s store in BC in 1919.

99 years young: BC-grown store looks forward to building on long history

Buckerfield’s reflects on decades of feed, farm and garden supply before opening brand new store

  • Feb 5, 2018
Ernest Buckerfield opened his first Buckerfield’s store in BC in 1919.
Many of those contacting bc211 last year sought information about housing.

Housing, healthcare and more: bc211 connects residents to resources

211 Day celebrates community success stories

  • Feb 5, 2018
Many of those contacting bc211 last year sought information about housing.
Alena Levitz, Executive Director of BCUPS

Are you owed some of BC’s $150 million in unclaimed funds?

BC society helps access long-forgotten accounts - for free!

  • Dec 11, 2017
Alena Levitz, Executive Director of BCUPS
Do you struggle with the 5 common concerns of the ‘Sandwich Generation’?

Do you struggle with the 5 common concerns of the ‘Sandwich Generation’?

bc211.ca is the one-stop link to the information you need

  • Oct 2, 2017
Do you struggle with the 5 common concerns of the ‘Sandwich Generation’?
What are your precious metals worth? 5 reasons to find out

What are your precious metals worth? 5 reasons to find out

Precious Metals Recycling Roadshow rolls into Salmon Arm Oct. 3 and 4

  • Sep 25, 2017
What are your precious metals worth? 5 reasons to find out