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December 17

The latest news from northern B.C. – Northern Development’s Building a Stronger North – December 2012 Edition

Winter has arrived in the north but that doesn’t mean business is slowing down.

The rate of activity in rural B.C. couldn’t be more evident than along the stretch of highway that extends from Terrace to Iskut, where construction workers, contractors and major industry are hard at work building the Northwest Transmission Line. As detailed in this month’s issue of Building a Stronger North, the $561 million project is having major economic impacts on northwest B.C.

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December 07

Mackenzie rejuvenated: major projects help forestry town bloom

Mackenzie is back.

Only a few years ago, the forestry-dependent town was down on its luck with mill shutdowns and an exodus of residents to greener pastures.

But thanks to partnerships, strong leadership in the community and new markets in Asia the northern B.C. town, which is home to the world’s largest tree crusher, is alive with new activity.

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Holly Plato
Director, Communications and Marketing
Northern Development Initiative Trust
hollyp@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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"This marketing implementation project has made it possible for Bella Coola Valley Tourism to promote our area all over the world and with all the knowledge, experience and tools we now have, we will be able to continue to do so for many years to come."

Doug Baker, President, Bella Coola Valley Tourism

Bella Coola Valley Develops Regional Tourism Brand And Marketing Strategy

The implementation of this multi-faceted regional tourism marketing initiative has made it possible for Bella Coola Valley Tourism to promote tourism and development of the area all over the world. This is being done using various marketing materials, promotional tools, visitor services, and industry development materials. Using this variety of…

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