Tag: Ravi Parmar

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski - September 9, 2026

B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

B.C. Forest Minister says softwood lumber tariffs costing Americans $15,000 more per home

Forestry Brendan Pawliw - August 25, 2026

Earlier today (Tuesday), the federal government announced counter-tariffs against more than 700 American goods amounting to $27.6 billion dollars.

PG city councillor lobbying for Retirement Bridging initiative to return amid Northwood closure

Business Brendan Pawliw - August 24, 2026

Before it stopped accepting new applications in February of 2025, it offered up to $75,000 in support for eligible workers.

Officials warn wildfire season isn’t over, as Summerland residents begin to return home

Wildfires Emily Joveski - August 18, 2026

The majority of Summerland residents are able to return home after an evacuation order was lifted, but it's still unclear how many homes may have been lost to the Bald Range wildfire.

B.C. Forest Minister committed to getting Quesnel River Pulp employees back on the job

Business Brendan Pawliw - August 14, 2026

Parmar mentioned he will be in Prince George to announce some changes to BC Timber Sales that he thinks is going to help the sector get back on its feet.

‘We can’t afford a human-caused wildfire’: 20,000 under evacuation orders in B.C.

Wildfires Emily Joveski - August 11, 2026

Wildfire officials said crews are working around the clock at the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland to try to control the blaze and allow people to safely return home.

Off-road vehicles banned in southern B.C. areas due to wildfire risk

Wildfires Emily Joveski - August 10, 2026

British Columbia is banning recreational off-road vehicles on Crown land in parts of the province to reduce the risk of wildfires.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires Kate Brown - August 8, 2026

B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as a rapidly growing wildfire near Summerland forces thousands of people from their homes.

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B.C. wildfires force thousands from their homes

Wildfires Emily Joveski - August 4, 2026

Officials said about 8,000 people are under evacuation orders due to wildfires in British Columbia, while another 7,100 have been told they should be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice.

B.C. condemns latest U.S. tariffs, vows to strengthen trade beyond United States

Provincial Kate Brown - July 22, 2026

The British Columbia government is criticizing the latest round of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the measures will hurt workers and businesses on both sides of the border while reinforcing the need to diversify the province's trading relationships.

B.C. to eliminate second road test for most new drivers this fall

Provincial my-prince-george-now - July 21, 2026

Most new drivers in British Columbia will no longer have to pass a second road test to earn a full Class 5 driver's licence under changes to the province's Graduated Licensing Program taking effect this fall.

B.C. officials brace for worsening drought conditions and more wildfires

Wildfires my-prince-george-now - July 21, 2026

As hot, dry weather persists across southern B.C., provincial officials warned Tuesday that wildfire activity and drought conditions are expected to worsen before they improve.

A Shaken Sector: politicians weigh in on Canfor’s Northwood Pulp Mill closure

Business Brendan Pawliw - July 15, 2026

In May 2024, Canfor announced the Northwood facility was being indefinitely curtailed, leaving 220 people out of work at that time.

B.C. officials warn there could be “tough days ahead” as wildfire risk ramps up

Environment Emily Joveski - July 14, 2026

B.C. wildfire officials warned dry lightning and severe drought could spark new fires across the province in coming days.

B.C. officials say drought conditions signal a busy summer wildfire season

Environment Emily Joveski - June 16, 2026

Provincial officials are warning that ongoing drought and above-normal temperatures could make for a difficult wildfire season across British Columbia this summer.

B.C. forecasters expect mix of flooding, drought amid active spring wildfire season

Emergency Services Emily Joveski - April 16, 2026

Forecasters warn that parts of British Columbia face an elevated flood risk this spring due to above-normal snowpack, while some southern and coastal regions could see drought conditions this summer.

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