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Doig River supports Salvation Army, Women's Resource Society with holiday donations

Doig River supports Salvation Army, Women's Resource Society with holiday donations

'Everybody needs a good Christmas'
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Fort St. John Chamber receives funding for shop local campaign

Fort St. John Chamber receives funding for shop local campaign

The Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce has received a share of federal funding to encourage Canadians to shop local and help businesses in their recovery from the pandemic.
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Site C concrete foundation program completed

Site C concrete foundation program completed

1.68 million cubic metres placed to support powerhouse, spillways, and dam abutment
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Oil and gas sector helps fuel energy transition

Oil and gas sector helps fuel energy transition

Not all fossil fuel companies plan to become fossils
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Northern B.C. wood pellet plant to be permanently closed in 2022

Northern B.C. wood pellet plant to be permanently closed in 2022

Closure of wood pellet plant will mean loss of 55 direct jobs
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Fort St. John Advent calendars raise $8,050 for firefighters charity

Fort St. John Advent calendars raise $8,050 for firefighters charity

The Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society received an $8,050 donation Tuesday thanks to the proceeds of this year's Advent calendar fundraiser.
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Old-growth deferrals, tenure changes will devastate an already ailing industry, critics say

Old-growth deferrals, tenure changes will devastate an already ailing industry, critics say

Horgan government shuts down debate on two bills that could dramatically redraw B.C.'s forestry landscape
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How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

The BC Chamber of Commerce is looking to gauge the impact of permanent paid sick leave on businesses in the province, and has launched a survey to collect input.
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WorkSafeBC fines Precision Drilling nearly $207,000

WorkSafeBC fines Precision Drilling nearly $207,000

WorkSafeBC fined Precision Drilling $206,892 on Nov. 18 for what it called "repeated violations" at its Seven Mile Corner worksite after a worker injured himself.
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Forestry sector hit hard by fallout from November floods

Forestry sector hit hard by fallout from November floods

Inability to move products forcing mills in the province to suspend operations
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