Mining unions ask the Federal Court to overturn decision to allow foreign workers to mine coal in Tumbler Ridge
TUMBLER RIDGE – Two of BC’s major unions with members working in the mining industry have applied to the court to overturn the decision allowing work permits to be issued…
Spectra Energy reports third quarter results of $179 million
Spectra Energy delivered ongoing third quarter results of $179 million. “Earnings for the quarter are down year-on-year basically because of weak commodity prices affecting earnings at both DCP Midstream and…
10,000 man camp proposed for Atlin – NH report gives overview of problems faced by remote camps
There are 1,809 industrial campsites in northern British Columbia and a proposal has been made for a 10,000 man camp near Atlin, to supply workers for several mines proposed in…
Cannabis Crusader Coming to Fort Nelson
Dana Larsen, who last year ran for the leadership of the BC NDP, is coming to Northern BC to promote the Sensible Policing Act, which would effectively decriminalise cannabis possession…
Prince George RCMP seeks public’s help in locating missing youth
Kyler Stevens, 16 years old, was last seen walking on 15th Avenue in Prince George on October 5th, 2012. Kyler is described as: Caucasian male, 175 cm (5’9″), 77 kg…
Drilling in B.C. will be Down 11% but Slight Increase in Canada
The 2013 Canadian Drilling Activity Forecast, released Tuesday by the Petroleum Services Association of Canada (PSAC), forecasts a total of 11,400 wells drilled (rig releases) across Canada for 2013. This…
November 7th 2012 – Issue 45 Volume 53
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Fort Nelson Airport Sets All Time Traffic Record; Busiest Small Airport in Canada
FORT NELSON – This August, the Northern Rockies Regional Airport (YYE) was the busiest small (Tier 2) airport in Canada, with more aircraft movements then were experienced in much larger…
Marl Brown Receives “Visionary Award” from Northern British Columbia Tourism
During the 2012 Northern BC Tourism Annual General Meeting, Marl Brown was awarded the Walter Smith Visionary Award. Together with his wife Mavis, Marl Brown gratefully accepted the honour and…
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