Mill workers losing shifts as raw log exports continue to rise Liberal mismanagement of forestry costs B.C. jobs
VICTORIA – Another sawmill has cut back production for lack of fiber, while the B.C. Liberals continue to mismanage forestry by refusing to tackle the growing problem of raw log…
Liberal government still ignoring skills training despite demand
VICTORIA – The Liberal government still refuses to invest in new skills training and apprenticeship programs despite an “immediate shortage” of a skilled workers for the construction industry in B.C.,…
Enbridge’s delay on Cabin Project will be good for Spectra Energy in the short term Ebel said
Speaking at the press conference to announce third quarter earnings for Spectra Energy, Gregory Ebel, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director said at the press conference: “As you’ve seen from…
Ministry supports liquefied natural gas sector in B.C.
VICTORIA – Under the BC Jobs Plan, the Province is working toward three liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants becoming operational by 2020, with one up and running as early as…
Senate Committee Studies Safety of Canadian Energy Pipelines
OTTAWA – On Tuesday, the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources launches its study on the safety of hydrocarbon transportation in Canada. The study will examine…
Unions take enforcement of Temporary Foreign Worker rules to court
Claiming Chinese-owned coal companies are intimidating federal and provincial governments VANCOUVER – Two unions that have taken enforcement of Temporary Foreign Worker rules to court say Chinese-owned coal companies are…
Unemployment rate in Northeastern B.C. is 4.4%
Northeast B.C.’s unemployment rate in September 2012 was 4.4, up from 3.7 per cent in January. In September 2012, the unemployment rate in BC is 6.8% and 4.7% in Alberta.…
Oil & Gas Commission Continues Suspension of Water Withdrawals for Horn River Basin
The BC Oil and Gas Commission (Commission) issued Directive 2012-01 on August 2nd suspending short-term water withdrawals in northeast B.C. due to drought conditions. This is an update to that…
261 business applications for Fast Track immigration
VICTORIA – Effective November 15th, 2012, the Fast Track nomination option in the business immigration stream of the B.C. Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is being suspended pending a review in…
Head of logging association estimates northern B.C. short 2,000 skilled workers
“We’ve been very vocal in our attempts to warn the government that unless it takes action to stabilise communities, British Columbia is going to lose workers and never get them…
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