05/18/2017 - 00:00
While floodwaters in many areas of the Central and Southwest regions of the British Columbia are currently dropping, the Province is recommending that homeowners take proactive steps to prepare for inclement weather and possible flooding. Read more
05/04/2017 - 00:00
On April 24 the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that preliminary countervailing duties of nearly 20% will be applied to the majority of Canadian softwood lumber shipments entering the United States. Read more
04/20/2017 - 18:10
McBride will receive federal-provincial investment in critical clean water and wastewater infrastructure, announced Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount.
The Clean Water and Wastewater Fund is providing approximately $310 million to 144 projects throughout the province. Through this funding, McBride is receiving $285,540 for Dominion Creek Drinking Water Intake Replacement. Read more
04/20/2017 - 00:00
As of March 31, hunters now have the added convenience of buying their hunting licenses online at: www.gov.bc.ca/hunting
Licenses will still be available at Service BC locations, and participating sporting goods stores. As of May 15 hunting licenses will also be available at FrontCounter BC locations. Read more
04/06/2017 - 00:00
OTTAWA - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies issued the following statement on the ongoing approvals for the Valemount Glacier Destinations ski and sightseeing resort.
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04/06/2017 - 00:00
A project to resurface Highway 16 from West Twin Creek to Bell Mountain Road has gone to tender, announced MLA for Prince George-Valemount Shirley Bond, on behalf of Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone.
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03/09/2017 - 00:00
VICTORIA - The B.C. government has approved a $35,000 Restructure Planning Grant to the Village of Valemount to study the impact of a municipal boundary extension that would include a proposed destination resort.
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02/23/2017 - 00:00
The Province intends to introduce a new tax credit for B.C.’s volunteer firefighters and search and rescue volunteers as part of Balanced Budget 2017, Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto and Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced earlier.
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02/09/2017 - 00:00
Ottawa, ON - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, traveled to Washington DC last week to promote Canada’s interests in trade and to build relationships with the new Trump administration.
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01/26/2017 - 00:00
The Province of British Columbia finished 2016 with a record number of jobs created, the lowest unemployment rate in Canada, expanded economic activity and increased exports in key market sectors.
With the start of a new year, British Columbia will continue to focus on the long-term goals set out in the BC Jobs Plan, keeping the province diverse, strong and growing.
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