Independent MLA Calls for Fundamental Changes to Forest Management

In light of the mountain pine beetle epidemic and the timber supply crisis in the interior of the province, the Independent MLA for Cariboo North called on the government to make fundamental changes to the way BC’s public forests are managed.

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Maximizing our Mineral Potential

The Cariboo region has an abundance of opportunities to expand mineral exploration and extraction as a means to offset any falldown in economic activity resulting from the mountain pine beetle.

Along with the expansion of the Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines, opportunities exist for both new continue reading

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Don’t Shoot the Messenger!

When I was home recently I found there was a lot of confusion about the timber supply and job loss numbers I had commented on in the press. Some people were more angry than confused, some were angry at me.

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