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Terrace Standard: New well on tap for Thornhill
This coverage is from the Terrace Standard and the original article can be found here. Rod Link Thornhill is to be the first beneficiary of a $11.89 million grant being provided to the Kitimat-Stikine regional district by the provincial government. That comes from a...
Five-year, $250 Million Agreement for Northwest Communities
Victoria, B.C., February 22, 2024 – During today’s provincial budget announcement, the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) was given $250 million over five years. This funding will support planning and construction of infrastructure such as roads, water,...
West Fraser Timber to permanently shutter sawmill in Fraser Lake, B.C., cutting 175 jobs
This coverage is from The Canadian Press and the original article can be found here. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it's permanently closing its sawmill in Fraser Lake, B.C., after an orderly wind-down. The Vancouver-based company says it's unable to access...
Houston Today: Mayor remains hopeful province will provide cash
This coverage is from the Houston Today and the original article can be found here. Rod Link Oct 4, 2023 1:30 AM Houston mayor Shane Brienen says he remains confident the provincial government is going to eventually share the taxes it collects from large scale...
Province, northwestern communities partner to support people, economic growth
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - The Province and the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) are working together to ensure the region’s economic development contributes to building strong, sustainable communities and delivers good-paying jobs for residents. “We...
Northern Beat: Op-ed – Northwest edges closer to revenue-sharing agreement
This coverage is from the Northern Beat and the original article can be found here. Rob Shaw May 5, 2023 Business is booming in B.C.’s northwest, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the crumbling streets and leaking pipes of the region’s towns and cities. That...
The Interior News: Northwestern local governments press case for provincial taxation sharing
This coverage is from the Interior News and the original article can be found here. Rod Link March 16, 2023 The end of the struggle for northwestern local governments to get a share of resource industry taxes going to the provincial government may not be in sight but...
Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News: Opinion: Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance
This coverage is from the Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News and the original article can be found here. Rod Link March 15, 2023 Forest industry giant Canfor is closing its sawmill in Houston in April, citing high operating costs and a uncertain fibre supply. The closure...
Houston Today: Smithers to feel effects of mill closure, says its mayor
This coverage is from the Houston Today and the original article can be found here. Rod Link February 22, 2023 The Town of Smithers will be making its own assessment of the impacts to its citizens and businesses from the upcoming closure of Canfor’s Houston sawmill,...
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West Fraser Timber to permanently shutter sawmill in Fraser Lake, B.C., cutting 175 jobs
This coverage is from The Canadian Press and the original article can be found here. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it's permanently closing its sawmill in Fraser Lake, B.C., after an orderly wind-down. The Vancouver-based company says it's unable to access...
Houston Today: Mayor remains hopeful province will provide cash
This coverage is from the Houston Today and the original article can be found here. Rod Link Oct 4, 2023 1:30 AM Houston mayor Shane Brienen says he remains confident the provincial government is going to eventually share the taxes it collects from large scale...
Northern Beat: Op-ed – Northwest edges closer to revenue-sharing agreement
This coverage is from the Northern Beat and the original article can be found here. Rob Shaw May 5, 2023 Business is booming in B.C.’s northwest, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at the crumbling streets and leaking pipes of the region’s towns and cities. That...
The Interior News: Northwestern local governments press case for provincial taxation sharing
This coverage is from the Interior News and the original article can be found here. Rod Link March 16, 2023 The end of the struggle for northwestern local governments to get a share of resource industry taxes going to the provincial government may not be in sight but...
Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News: Opinion: Houston’s mayor makes pitch for economic assistance
This coverage is from the Tofino-Ucluelet Westerly News and the original article can be found here. Rod Link March 15, 2023 Forest industry giant Canfor is closing its sawmill in Houston in April, citing high operating costs and a uncertain fibre supply. The closure...
Houston Today: Smithers to feel effects of mill closure, says its mayor
This coverage is from the Houston Today and the original article can be found here. Rod Link February 22, 2023 The Town of Smithers will be making its own assessment of the impacts to its citizens and businesses from the upcoming closure of Canfor’s Houston sawmill,...
CBC BC: Province commits to supporting economic growth for communities in northwestern B.C.
This coverage is from the CBC British Columbia and the original article can be found here. With files from Daybreak North September 15, 2022 Communities across northwest B.C. are one step closer to a new revenue-sharing agreement after a memorandum of understanding...
Terrace Standard: Terrace councillor Sean Bujtas announces mayoral bid
This coverage is from the Terrace Standard and the original article can be found here. Michael Bramadat-Willcock July 28, 2022 Terrace Coun. Sean Bujtas plans to take his advocacy for the city to the next level, making it official on July 26 that he’s running for...
Haida Gwaii Observer: B.C., northwest leaders resume negotiations over sharing tax revenues from industrial projects
This coverage is from the Haida Gwaii Observer and the original article can be found here. Binny Paul April 28, 2022 Talks toward a revenue sharing agreement between 21 northwest B.C. local governments and the provincial government have resumed following a meeting...
RBA Leaders meet with Premier Horgan to Start Revenue Sharing Agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, B.C. -Â Friday, September 29, 2017 - Yesterday, the leaders of the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) met with Premier John Horgan to brief the Premier and his senior staff on a resource benefits sharing agreement for...
News Release: NDP Government Reaffirms Commitment to Revenue Sharing for Northwest BC
Victoria, BC -Â August 14, 2017Â - The Chairs of the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) met last week with new provincial government ministers, MLAs and senior staff to begin discussions regarding revenue sharing for the Northwest. RBA Chair Bill Miller,...
Statement: NDP Leader John Horgan Commits to Revenue Sharing Negotiations
The Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) is pleased to congratulate NDP leader John Horgan for today making a firm commitment to beginning revenue sharing negotiations with the RBA by September 2017. Statement from John Horgan to the Northwest BC Resource...
News release: Still No Party Leaders Commit to Revenue Sharing in Northwest B.C.
TERRACE, B.C. - May 3, 2017 - None of the major party leaders have made an official commitment to begin negotiations for a regional revenue sharing agreement with the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) by September 9, 2017, should their party be elected....
News release: New poll results find Northwest B.C. residents want a revenue sharing agreement
TERRACE, BCÂ - (April 28, 2017) - 85% of Northwest B.C. residents believe it is important to have a revenue sharing agreement under which a portion of provincial government revenue from Northwest B.C. resource projects would be provided back to local governments, a new...

