Now Look Who’s Big on Buying Local

February 21, 2011

Campaigns aimed at supporting local economies are gaining popularity, especially in BC. Writer Darren Barefoot has made a commitment to buy only Canadian products and services for an entire year, and the BC chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) announced its “Ten Percent Shift Campaign” to encourage British Columbians to shop locally. Read the full story in The Tyee.