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The Northern Economic Summit in Prince George that was held just a week ago, was a resounding success if you measure it by the early sell out; the addition of over a 100 wait-listed hopefuls to an audience exceeding 600; the high calibre of presenters and the valuable networking that happened. But the telling value was in the focused two days invested by the Premier, provincial Ministers and MLAs from both parties to sincerely listen to a powerhouse audience of …

Northern Development Initiative Trust Chair Bruce Sutherland today announced the appointment of eight new directors to the Northern Development Board. Northern Development is managed by a board of thirteen directors of which eight are elected officials and five are business leaders appointed by the Government of British Columbia.  The eight new directors join the five provincial appointees to the Board, which is comprised of: Bruce Sutherland, President – Wolftek Industries Ltd., Prince George, Chair Lita Powell – Licar Property Management, …

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – January 26, 2009 View this article online SMITHERS – Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Kevin Falcon, Smithers Mayor Cress Farrow and other dignitaries officially opened the extended runway at Smithers Regional Airport today, improving the airport’s ability to serve industry and residents in the Bulkley Valley. “The Town of Smithers recognized the need for improvements to the airport, and the Province and other partners supported its vision,” said Falcon. “These upgrades to Smithers Regional Airport …

By Bill Phillips – Prince George Free Press Published: January 27, 2009 4:00 PM There is no doubt that Janine North gave the speech of the Summit. The Northern Development Initiative Trust CEO’s ‘decade of the North’ line was perfect. She also outlined, better than anyone, what some of the challenges and opportunities are for us to thrive here in the North. And, she clearly outlined what needed to be done in a 15-point plan that includes cutting regulatory burdens …

Geoscience BC released new data today at Roundup 2009, in hopes of attracting investment and exploration in central British Columbia. Data released includes the QUEST-West airborne time domain electromagnetic survey and geochemical reanalysis of some 3,500 archived stream sediment samples collected in the region. Lyn Anglin, president and CEO of Geoscience BC, was excited to provide industry with new mineralization information for a region of the province at the heart of the mountain pine beetle infestation. “This is a big …

View this article online:  Prince George Citizen Written by Gordon Hoekstra Citizen staff Friday, 23 January 2009 Northern BC business and community leaders sent a message Friday at Premier Gordon Campbell’s economic summit that they are prepared to meet the current economic challenges head on, but expect the province to help by investing in infrastructure and training. Northern Development Initiative Trust CEO Janine North rolled out a 15-point plan which calls on the province to do everything from cutting the …