LETTER: B.C. industries in a ‘death spiral’
With the wealth of resources our province has to offer, we should not be millions of dollars in debt. Or maybe I could be wrong, just give it all away. It’s our children’s problem, not ours.
Tag: industry
Union at Highland Valley Copper mine serves 72-hour strike notice
The earliest date any strike action could start is Jan. 16, after mediated talks, which are scheduled to be held on Jan. 14
Decision on proposed gravel pit coming soon
Merrittonians may know if the Nicola Valley will be home to a new gravel pit within the...
MLA calls for public consultation on proposed gravel pit in Merritt
No public meeting has been announced for a proposed gravel mine in the Nicola Valley, but...
Gravel company defends proposed pit
Following a wave of disapproval from concerned residents, owners of a proposed gravel...
Bright spots ahead for B.C. forest industry in 2019
B.C.’s lumber industry went from record high prices to a steep decline in 2018, with B.C....
Industrial tax base shrinks in Merritt
The City of Merritt is relying less on major industrial properties and more on residential,...
City looks to offset losses from Tolko shutdown
The City of Merritt is facing a $400,000 hit to its tax base in 2018 due to the loss of the...
B.C. moving to tighten oil spill law
The B.C. government has introduced changes to its environmental law to require more oil spill...
Hydro break proposed for struggling mines
The B.C. government is considering a payment deferral program for mines’ electrical bills,...
Forests Minister talks timber supply review in Merritt
The Merritt timber supply area is likely to see a decrease in allowable annual cut, Minister of...
B.C.’s labour market goes global
VICTORIA – The labour situation in B.C. is showing increased signs of strain, even before a...
New GM at Highland Valley Copper
There has been a change in senior management at Highland Valley Copper (HVC). General manager...
Premier defends stand-pat throne speech
VICTORIA – The B.C. government presented a cautious preview of the coming year with its speech...
Mount Polley design, steep addition led to failure
The Mount Polley mine dam failed because of an overlooked glacial material layer in the foundation...
Building slated for B.C. wind farm
B.C.’s fifth wind farm will have 61 turbines and electricity output equivalent to supply for...
Assessment starts for Squamish LNG plant, pipeline
B.C.’s Environment Assessment Office has begun its review of a liquefied natural gas export...
LNG plans continue in 2015 despite oil slump
The shakeout of liquefied natural gas proposals for B.C. continues, with ExxonMobil’s large-scale...
Lt.-Gov. sponsors youth environment program
VICTORIA – Inspired by her holistic ranching background, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon has...
No gas pipeline conversion to oil, B.C. vows
The B.C. government has adopted a regulation to prevent natural gas pipelines from being converted...
