Industry

'The common sense is out there': Stop the Spray founder says forest transition overdue

PRINCE GEORGE - The BC Forest Practices Board has called for a stark change in BC's forestry management strategy.The call to action echoes many of the ideas that James Steidle, local forestry advocate...

Jul 04, 2023

Mining needs power

PRINCE GEORGE - A week ago, Premier David Eby announced the pursuit of greater sources of electricity following BC Hydro's announcement by BC Hydro the B.C. Utilities Commission confirming that new so...

Jun 22, 2023

Building permits dip

PRINCE GEORGE - It has been a good news story for years. The number of building permits and their value have been at record highs. In 2020, 532 permits were issued at a value of $221 million, the foll...

Jun 20, 2023

Tidewater Facility a first in Canada

PRINCE GEORGE - British Columbia's clean fuel goals and vision of a low-carbon future have come into sharper focus now that Canada's first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construct...

Jun 16, 2023

BC Aviation Council conference takes flight

PRINCE GEORGE - Everything from regional challenges in aviation to labour demands and tourism opportunities are on the table. The BC Aviation Council conference is underway. "It brings on over 100 peo...

Jun 06, 2023

Mackenzie AAC cut down, policy the real problem says Mayor

MACKENZIE - Once every 10 years, BC's Chief Forester embarks on a process to redetermine the annual allowable cut (AAC) in all 37 timber supply areas and 33 tree farm licences across the province.Afte...

May 25, 2023

Canfor reveals Sustainability Plan

PRINCE GEORGE - Canfor Corporation is looking at its long and short-term futures in the new era of sustainability. It dovetails with a recent ambition by Canfor to become carbon neutral by 2050. And, ...

May 25, 2023

Province wants to hear from you

PRINCE GEORGE - Whether its retail or construction the most recent Labour Survey report shows this province will need to expand its workforce by a million people by 2030. And it has identified a three...

Apr 21, 2023

11,000 hectares secured for Caribou habitat and restoration protected in BC's Central Interior

PRINCE GEORGE - A groundbreaking plan developed in collaboration with the federal and provincial governments, the Lhoosk'uz Den Nation, the Ulkatcho First Nation and Artemis Gold Inc. (TSX-V: ARTG) ("...

Apr 20, 2023

Premier David Eby addresses COFI

PRINCE GEORGE - Premier David Eby made the trek to Prince George to address hundreds at the Council of Forest Industries, the first time it has been hosted in Prince George since COVID. In recent year...

Greg Fry Apr 14, 2023