Healthcare in Rural BC Gets a Closer LookJanuary 22, 2020-Overview In 2017, the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) tasked the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) with visiting every Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) community between 2017 and… Continue reading
Rural Islands Economic Forum a First!November 18, 2019- "This is a critical and essential time for our rural islands and First Nations communities to come together to collectively address long-term community economic health all within the… Continue reading
Keeping It Rural 2019 in the Books!November 18, 2019- Keeping It Rural, our biennial conference focussing on issues of importance to rural and First Nations citizens was held on October 7th and 8th in Kelowna. An outstanding lineup… Continue reading
Healthcare in Rural BC Gets a Closer Look January 22, 2020 - Overview In 2017, the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues (JSC) tasked the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) with visiting every Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA) community between 2017 and… Continue reading 
First Nations Health Authority and Rural Coordination Centre of BC sign Memorandum of Understanding January 2, 2020 - The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in late 2019 at the FNHA’s Northern Regional Gathering in Prince… Continue reading 
$50M available from B.C. government to improve rural Internet January 2, 2020 - The Province is now ready to accept applications from rural communities wishing to access some of the $50 million earmarked in the spring of 2019 to be used to connect… Continue reading 
Rural Islands Economic Forum a First! November 18, 2019 - "This is a critical and essential time for our rural islands and First Nations communities to come together to collectively address long-term community economic health all within the… Continue reading 
Keeping It Rural 2019 in the Books! November 18, 2019 - Keeping It Rural, our biennial conference focussing on issues of importance to rural and First Nations citizens was held on October 7th and 8th in Kelowna. An outstanding lineup… Continue reading 
Keeping It Rural Conference Coming in October! September 9, 2019 - Struggling to attract and retain young people to and in your rural community? Wondering how to convince doctors to stay and practice in your town or region? Do you wish… Continue reading 
Workforce & Resident Attraction Strategies Webinar September 6, 2019 - Do you live in a beautiful, unique spot in B.C.? Or maybe your community has a budding industry or development opportunity and you’re finding it hard to get the word… Continue reading 
From Conflict to Collaboration: the Tla’amin — Powell River Experience June 26, 2019 - The coastal town of Powell River shares several similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical First Nations community – in this case… Continue reading 
Webinar: First Nation-Municipality Collaboration — the Tla’amin Nation & Powell River Experience June 21, 2019 - Webinar: Tuesday, June 25, Noon Pacific The coastal town of Powell River shares many similarities with other rural communities in BC. Powell River was established and grew next to a historical… Continue reading 
Future Food: Getting Beyond the Energy Blindness of Techno-Utopianism June 13, 2019 - (The following is adapted from The Future is Rural: Food System Adaptations to the Great Simplification, by Jason Bradford. How’s this for a party-stopper: Contrary to the forecasts of… Continue reading