11/10/2016 - 00:00
OTTAWA – During the last House of Commons’ Human Resources (HUMA) committee meeting the Liberal members, as well as one NDP member, decided that it wasn’t relevant to study the effects that a carbon tax would have on low income families. Read more
11/10/2016 - 00:00
OTTAWA - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies and the Official Opposition Critic for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative has welcomed the announcement of Woodfibre LNG executive Byng Giraud, of funding approval for a 1.6 billion dollar natural gas liquefaction plant near Squamish. Read more
10/27/2016 - 00:00
On Oct. 14 Premier Christy Clark announced $100,000 in provincial funding for the Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC) to continue and expand its mentoring programs, helping women throughout British Columbia learn indispensable business skills. Read more
09/29/2016 - 00:00
As announced on May 4, 2016, the British Columbia government is increasing the minimum wage in two stages beginning Thursday, Sept. 15, to better reflect the province’s overall economic growth and ensure all workers benefit from B.C.’s thriving job market. Read more
09/15/2016 - 00:00
Drivers along Highway 16 and visitors to the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Whudujut Park are advised that the parking lot and Universal Boardwalk and Trail will be closed during parts of September as the Province continues highway intersection improvements and parking lot upgrades to increase the safety and accessibility of the new park. Read more
09/01/2016 - 00:00
PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. Government is providing grants of over $170,000 to the City of Prince George and the Village of Valemount in recognition of their commitment to support a healthier, more sustainable community, announced Prince George MLAs Shirley Bond and Mike Morris on August 16. Read more
09/01/2016 - 00:00
The provincial government has unveiled the Climate Leadership Plan, leading to the creation of up to 66,000 jobs over the next ten years, and reducing net annual greenhouse gas emissions by up to 25 million tonnes below current forecasts by 2050. Read more
08/18/2016 - 00:00
McBride and Valemount and their surrounding areas will be receiving over $677,000 as part of almost $108 million being invested into communities across B.C. to meet local needs including more policing, increased community safety initiatives, new equipment, infrastructure and service delivery priorities. Read more
08/18/2016 - 00:00
Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond and Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris congratulated five key local arts and culture organizations or individuals that applied successfully for recent BC Arts Council funding. Read more
