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Smithers’ library finds a new home downtown
This coverage is from My Bulkley Lakes Now and the original article can be found here. Logan Flint Heartstrings Home and Decor in Smithers will soon be the Public Library’s new home. The town announced the acquisition today (Friday) using funds from the Northwest...
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...
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CBC BC: ‘Crazy busy’: Boom from $40B LNG plant in northwestern B.C. leaves communities scrambling to keep up
This coverage is from CBC BC and the original article can be found here. Andrew Kurjata December 29, 2019 After 25 years of cutting hair in downtown Prince George, Freda Barton is doing something she never expected: moving back home to Kitimat to cash in on...
The Northern View: Benefits alliance to hire full-time manager
This coverage is from the The Northern View and the original article can be found here. Rod Link March 4, 2019 A coalition of Northwest local governments is hiring a manager to better pursue its goal of securing more money from the provincial government for its...
Haida Gwaii Observer: Province gives $300,000 to Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance
This coverage is from the Haida Gwaii Observer and the original article can be found here. Quinn Bender April 10, 2018 The B.C. government has committed $300,000 to help the Northwest B.C. Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) consult with stakeholders and lock down their...
Globe and Mail: Northwest B.C. governments join forces to lobby for share of resource cash
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