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How effective is the Ontario law that allows fines for patients who refuse pre-arranged LTC beds?Several Toronto-area hospitals told Global News they had not used the controversial powers in Bill 7 to force alternative level of care patients to move, nor had they issued fines.HealthNov 21, 2022
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Advocates for elderly patients vow Charter challenge to Ontario LTC lawNatalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition, describes the More Beds Better Care Act as 'fundamentally discriminatory' against the frail and elderly.HealthNov 20, 2022
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ALC gives Kelowna green light to build future transit yard along Highway 97The City of Kelowna says the ALC approved its request to exclude 16.2-hectares from the Agriculture Land Reserve for the transit yard.CanadaApr 21, 2022
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West Kelowna mayor applauds ALR changes for more farming housingOn Friday, the province said it will start allowing multi-generational farmers to build more housing on ALR land.Jun 27, 2020
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Stewardship group opposes proposed commercial campground on Vaseux LakeA private property owner is proposing to construct a 35-unit campground along Highway 97 waterfront between Oliver and Okanagan Falls.May 12, 2020
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Regional district considers injunctive action against Oliver-area businessThe RDOS is considering taking enforcement action against a non-farm-related business it says is operating illegally on ALR Land.Feb 3, 2020
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‘It’s unbelievably frustrating’: ALR rules force Chilliwack farm to move annual Christmas event to mallFantasy Farms is setting up 'Petey's Country Christmas' at Chilliwack Mall, where it will be reinvented as 'Chilliwack Country Christmas' when it opens on Dec. 1.NewsNov 18, 2019
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B.C. government looking at satellite technology to monitor farms for breaking ALR rulesIn a statement, the Ministry of Agriculture told Global News the goal is "to inform ALC compliance and enforcement activities in the ALR."Nov 17, 2019
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Agricultural Land Commission rejects fine dining restaurant at luxury Okanagan wineryProprietor Richter Bai invested $100 million to build the mega-winery and acquire six estate vineyards, including the established Sundial Vineyard.Nov 13, 2019
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‘Family fun is just not allowed’: B.C. farm says Halloween attractions doomed due to ALR rulesA Fraser Valley farm says inflexible ALR rules could force them to shut down their popular seasonal attractions, including a Halloween haunted house.NewsOct 7, 2019
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