News Influencing Decision Makers in Northern BC
PRINCE GEORGE
Susan Brown
Susan Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer of Interior Health (IH), recently informed the Board of Directors that she will be retiring by the end of 2025. Brown has worked for the organization for 14 years, seven of those years as CEO.
Horizon Testing Inc., a non-destructive testing (NDT) company located in Prince George, has been acquired by the Hercules Group of Companies, headquartered in Dartmouth, NS.
Emilee Wells has been appointed as the new Northern Regional Construction Association‘s Harm Reduction Project Coordinator for Northern BC.
Josh Nilson, a well-known digital entrepreneur and investor, will be sharing his knowledge at Northern Innovation Network’s inaugural investment preparedness event for entrepreneurs and investors, Northern Angel Summit 2025, on May 23 in Prince George.
WestJet is set to resume non-stop flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Kamloops and will introduce new service to Prince George beginning in the first week of July 2025.
A business located in British Columbia, Vitreo Minerals, hopes to provide a made-in-Canada solution to the expected increase in liquefied natural gas production by developing a sand mine north of Prince George.
Following mediator Mark Brown’s suggestions, LifeLabs and the BC General Employees’ Union struck a three-year collective bargaining agreement that will last until March 31, 2027.
Diabetes Canada welcomes new volunteer board members Catherine Pennington, Esther Tailfeathers and Faeron Trehearne.
A Letter of Intent has been signed between CO2 Lock Corp., a climate technology firm based in British Columbia that specializes in permanent carbon storage, and EmitIQ, a prominent carbon markets platform. Up to 33 per cent of the carbon credits produced annually by CO2 Lock’s flagship carbon sequestration plant near Prince George or more than 300,000 verified carbon credits annually, will be purchased by EmitIQ under the conditions of the LOI.
Artemis Gold Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showcasing advancements at the Blackwater Mine in central BC. The mine successfully completed its first gold-silver pour in January and officially declared commercial production on May 1.
The City of Prince George and Northern Health – BC will be hosting a free DIY air cleaner workshop at 1100 Patricia Boulevard on Monday, June 2.
A research team from UNBC’s Northern Analytic Lab Services (NALS) has received $300,000 from the Innovate BC Ignite Award for their thermal packaging project, Brown’s Bay Packing.
Sid Jawanda, School District No. 57 (Prince George), has been elected as the President-Elect of the B.C. Principals’ & Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA) by its members.
Prince George Chamber of Commerce is moving to a new, more visible spot just down the street later this year.
The Chamber is hosting an upcoming Leadership Breakfast sponsored by TC Energy/ Coastal GasLink on June 17th. MLAs Kiel Giddens and Rosalyn Bird will be speaking.
Prince George City Council approved a budget increase of $250,000 for the skylight renewal project at the Bob Harkins Library. The initial budget for the project was $875,000 but an inflationary increase to material costs (including tariffs on steel), as well as the complexity of the project, means the budget needs to increase to $1.125 million.
PRINCE RUPERT
TotalEnergies had executed an agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG to acquire 2 million tons of LNG annually from a future liquefaction plant for a period of 20 years, contingent upon the ultimate investment decision of the project. According to TotalEnergies, the company is also acquiring a 5 per cent stake in Western LNG, which is the developer, shareholder, and future operator of the Ksi Lisims LNG project.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority personnel participated in McHappy Day, supporting the fundraising efforts of Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon and local youth.
During the NCLGA Convention in Prince Rupert, the North Central Local Government Association executive has proposed a resolution in favor of developing a blood plasma donor center in Northern BC.
FORT ST JOHN
Tony Zabinsky, a councilor from Fort St. John, has been appointed the North Central Local Government Association‘s first vice president.
Bold Promotions, located in Fort St. John, announced its acquisition of the Promo Shoppe, a promotional business established in 1982, with the final takeover on June 1st.
Barnhart Crane and Rigging Co. acquired NCSG Crane and Heavy Haul in June 2024, resulting in the company’s rebranding as Barnhart.
Recycle-It Resource Recovery Fort St. John has announced its Annual Curbside Free Stuff Weekend for May 24 and 25, 2025, marking its sixth year.
Ripple Effect Board Co. is looking for sponsors for a Fort St. event on International Go Skateboarding Day 2025, which was created by the International Association of Skateboard Companies and will take place on June 21st at 10510 101 Avenue in Fort St. John.
KITIMAT
All-West Glass Kitimat celebrated their grand opening.
The indoor mural at the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre in Kitimat is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2025, and is calling for artists to complete the project.
The first LNG production will be prepared for exports in late June at LNG Canada, a liquefaction facility situated in Kitimat, the traditional territory of the Haisla Nation.
Kitimat Clean has decided to end their participation in the federally-paused environmental review of the Kitimat Clean Refinery, according to an announcement from the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office.
TERRACE
Cassidee Hall has recently started working as Manager, Terrace Operations at Hatfield.
Ulana Slavin started a new position as an Aquatic Sciences Crew Lead with Stantec’s Terrace branch.
Coast Mountain College is launching a brand-new diploma program in Information Technology, commencing September 2025 at the Terrace Campus.
The BC Non-Profit Housing Association is hosting the Regional Education Networking and Tradeshow, a day of non-profit housing education and networking, on June 12, in Terrace.
The UNBC Continuing Studies is offering another summer session of Jet Boat Safety course in Terrace, scheduled on June 26 and 27.
WILLIAMS LAKE
Construction on the future home of the Knucwentwecw Society has started on Quigli Drive in the Coyote Rock commercial subdivision, located on the reserve lands of the Williams Lake First Nation. The net-zero, 11,000 square foot building is a $15 million boost to the neighborhood’s economy.
Hakai Energy Solutions Inc. announced that the 500 solar modules that make up the 227.5 kW rooftop solar array at the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex in Williams Lake had been successfully completed.
School District 27 (SD27) and Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) have renewed their Local Education Agreement (LEA) with a new goal: improving the sharing and utilization of data to assist Indigenous students.
Williams Lake has been recognized as one of BC’s most economically resilient cities, earning the 44th spot in BC Business’s 2025 rankings.
SMITHERS
Coast Mountain GM celebrates 30 years!
Sporalis is providing a unique incentive for those who present a sample of a local mushroom at
Smithereens Mushroom is offering a reward/incentive for anyone who brings them a sample of a local mushroom.
Smithers has secured $199,300 in funding from the Province of B.C. via the Disaster Resilience and Innovation Fund (DRIF).
Tria Solutions recently celebrated the grand opening of their new distribution center at 3461 19th Ave in Smithers.
The 35th annual Minerals North Conference and Trade Show will be held in May 2026 at the Town of Smithers.
The Runway Cafe & Bar has opened at the Smithers Airport.
QUESNEL
A 275-kilometer land package in northern Quesnel Trough of the Omineca region of British Columbia has been acquired by Grid Battery Metals Inc.
A chance to win free fuel for a year is being offered by the locally owned and run Four Rivers Co-operative in Quesnel, Williams Lake, and 100 Mile House. Visit the Four Rivers Co-operative to learn more.
WorkBC Centre Quesnel is hosting a General Services Information Session on May 29th.
100 MILE HOUSE
Countryside Equipment located at 980 Alpine Ave, 100 Mile House is now open.
Good Little Tea Company- Cariboo North will be at the Quesnel Farmers Market on Saturday, May 24th.
The Mr. T Contracting Charity Golf Tournament Dinner & Auction will take place at 108 Community Hall on May 31, 2025.
RE/MAX 100 Mile House recently announced that it has achieved Gold Miracle Office Status for 2024.
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