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Investing in future of B.C.’s silviculture industry

As part of 'Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan', government is investing $550,000 over three years to help the B.C. silviculture industry develop new human resource strategies to meet the challenges of a changing labour market. read more

Economy Environment Thursday, February 2, 2012 1:00 PM

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Province to focus on Burns Lake economic recovery

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, will be leading the Province's efforts to help the community of Burns Lake recover economically from the devastating fire that destroyed the Babine Forest Products mill. read more

Economy Families Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:35 PM

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B.C.'s chambers of commerce recognized: The Government of British Columbia has proclaimed the week of Feb. 20-24, 2012 as Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C. read more; Economy Monday, February 20, 2012 1:20 PM
North Fraser whittles down potential projects: Participants from the first Regional Economic Development Pilot Project in North Fraser met in Pitt Meadows on Friday to discuss potential projects and determine future steps. read more; Economy Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:45 AM
Softwood lumber exports to China shatter record: The value of British Columbia's softwood lumber exports to China jumped 60 per cent in 2011, surpassing the $1-billion mark for the first time. Since 2003, lumber exports to China have risen by more than 1,500 per cent. read more; Economy Multiculturalism Thursday, February 16, 2012 1:00 PM