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Agreeable site not yet secured for West Coast Olefins plastic plant in McLeod Lake

West Coast Olefins President and CEO Ken James stated discussions remain ongoing with the McLeod Lake Indian Band when it comes to an agreeable site for its plastic plant.

In May, James announced the project was relocating after it was originally planned for the BCR Industrial Site in Prince George – the same site a 2-billion dollar biofuel plant is being constructed by the BC Hemp Corporation.

James recently spoke with Vista Radio.

“At this point, we don’t have anything, hopefully in the next few weeks we will announce our specific site and how we are proceeding.”

To say the least, the dialogue between both parties has been slow and steady.

“As you know, First Nations negotiations are not a very linear process, it’s complex and it is certainly not something I want to negotiate in the media. When we are ready to announce, we will as I am not going to embarrass anyone by saying anything out of turn and we are still working on a site,” added James.

He was one of several people who took part in a live panel discussion last night (Tuesday) hosted by the BC Resources Coalition in relation to the natural gas sector.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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