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BC transport minister and port and rail executives heading to Asia to boost trade

Source: Business in Vancouver She noted that Port Metro Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert have seen dramatic increases in cargo volumes and significant improvements to capacity, … Click for more

Helijet coming to Prince Rupert

Source:  CJFW Beginning in April Richmond Based helicopter company, Helijet will have its helicopters flying in and out of Prince Rupert. Helijet just announced that is … Click for more

Bard Uncovers Additional Mineralization on the Grouse Mountain Property

October 20, 2010Bard Uncovers Additional Mineralization on the Grouse Mountain Property Bard Ventures Ltd. (“Bard” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the completion of the 2010 field program on the Grouse Mountain Property (the “Property”). The property is located approximately 15km north-northwest of Houston, BC and is situated immediately to the north of Bard’s [...]

Bard Announces Engagement of P+E Mining Consultants Inc. to Complete an Independent NI 43-101 — Preliminary Economic Assessment (‘Scoping Study’) for its Lone Pine Property, British Columbia

October 25, 2010Bard Announces Engagement of PE Mining Consultants Inc. to Complete an Independent NI 43-101 — Preliminary Economic Assessment (“Scoping Study”) for its Lone Pine Property, British Columbia Bard Ventures Ltd. (“Bard” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has engaged PE Mining Consultants Inc. (“PE”) of Brampton, Ontario to complete [...]

High-speed Internet for rural areas pegged at $7-billion

Source: Globe and Mail The price tag for closing the digital divide between urban and rural Canadians is about $7-billion, says Winnipeg-based telecom provider MTS Allstream Inc. That’s what it would cost – $700-million per year, for 10 years – to roll out high-speed … Click for more

China sales pay off for West Fraser

Source: Globe and Mail The China factor has quickly shifted sales dynamics at many BC forestry companies. International Forest Products Ltd., which reported its results last week, … Click for more

Tourism Contributes over $21 Million to Smithers’ Economy, says Study

Source: CFTKTV That’s according to a comprehensive study released by the Northern BC Tourism Association and Tourism Smithers. The two organizations conducted a "Value of … Click for more

Modular construction planned for wood-pellet plant in Burns Lake …

“The installation in Burns Lake follows the same production processes as the … years and is the longest established pellet producer in Western Canada. … Click for more

Alaskan volcano helped BC sockeye bounce back, scientists suspect

Source: Globe and Mail Using satellite imagery and oceanographic data gathered by a Department of Fisheries and Oceans vessel, she concluded the ash caused an explosion in … Click for more

Richfield Ventures Announces Additional Drill Results from …

Source: Azomining … 100% owned portion of its Blackwater Gold Project approximately 100 km south of Vanderhoof, BC. Drilling continues to test the extent of mineralization. … Click for more

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