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Consultant: Husky may expand BC downstream presence if Chevron sells refinery

CanadianBusiness.com Husky grew its downstream presence late last year by buying 98 gas stations in Ontario from Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Suncor was required to divest some … Click for more

61 per cent of BC executives expect economy to improve in 2010: Study

Canadian HR Reporter The study found 61 per cent of respondents predict a higher overall level of activity in the BC economy in the next 12 months compared to only 19 per cent … Click for more

Wood WORKS! BC congratulates four BC communities on adopting Wood First …

Canada NewsWire (press release) We need to develop new strategies that will enhance opportunities to develop a vibrant local forest industry." Wood WORKS! BC has worked with municipalities … Click for more

Northern BC Business Now Offering Local Press Release Coverage

Prince George (press release) Northern BC Business is now offering a press release section for businesses operating in Northern British Columbia Northern BC Business is now offering a free press release section for businesses located in Northern British Columbia. This free service ensures that all businesses located in Northern British Columbia can now distribute their [...]

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, sees boom in building

Source: Daily Commercial News, http://www.dcnoln.com DAWSON CREEK, B.C. Dawson Creek, B.C., has dealt with an unprecedented number of development permits and rezoning requests at its first council meeting of any new year, says the mayor. Click for more

Eurocan shutdown “starting to hit home”

Northern Sentinel By Marcel Vander Wier – Kitimat Northern Sentinel The looming closure of Eurocan is beginning to crack into residents’ psyches, says Coast Mountains school … Click for more

Province approves mine plan

Prince George Citizen The closest project to Prince George — which has both provincial and federal approval — is Terrane Metals’ $917-million Mount Milligan gold and copper … Click for more

BC Ferries considering Vancouver to Port Hardy service

Source: BCLocalNews – Victoria,BC,Canada Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem has thrown his support behind the idea. “The City of Prince Rupert has, for years, recognized there is a desire, … Click for more LiveJournal Tags: Prince Rupert,Port Hardy,Northern BC Business,BC Business,Tourism,BC Tourism

Kitimat would be the second LNG export facility in North America, in

Kitimat would be the second LNG export facility in North America, in Source: Petroleumworld.com – Caracas,Venezuela We welcome the use of Petroleumworld™ stories by anyone provided it mentions Petroleumworld.com as the source. Other stories you have to get authorization … Click for more LiveJournal Tags: Kitimat,LNG,Liquified Natural Gas,Natural Gas,Northern BC Business,BC Business

Mackenzie sawmill reopening

Source: Prince George Citizen – Gordon Hoekstra  It’s the first mill to begin operating in the forest-based community, 175 kilometres north of Prince George, which has seen all of its major forest … Click for more Technorati Tags: Mackenzie,Forest Industry,Northern BC Business,BC Business

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