By Greg Fry

Wilkinson visits PG

BC Liberal leader makes PG pit stop

May 24, 2019 | 3:50 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson made a pit stop in Prince George today where he met with local MLAs and members of the local media.

While his party holds most of the seats in the region, Wilkinson isn’t taking anything for granted, pounding the pavement in Fort St. John, detouring through Dawson Creek and into Prince George today.

He’ll wrap things up in Williams Lake. He discussed a whole range of issues, from cannabis and the price of gas, to health care and downsizing in the forestry sector.

Wilkinson had this to say about mill closures, including the announced closure at Quest Wood sawmill in Quesnel, which will take effect in August and cost the Cariboo town 150 jobs.

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“I think all of us in B.C. are concerned about these mill closures and curtailments,” he said.

“They’re happening all over the province particularly in the north. And it’s a real worry. We need to figure out what the mid-term timber supply is going to be so that people can plan their lives. Getting hit with these surprises is not in anybody’s interest.”