Flavio Nienow

Trump, housing bubble present opportunities up north 

“We are experiencing a lot of American interest in our area,” says local realtor 

In the past couple of years, Quesnel has recruited 13 general practice physicians, a surgeon and other specialists, bringing the total number of doctors in Quesnel to 28. 

Can Burns Lake learn from Quesnel?

The city has been making bold decisions to rebrand itself 

In the past couple of years, Quesnel has recruited 13 general practice physicians, a surgeon and other specialists, bringing the total number of doctors in Quesnel to 28. 
The Burns Lake Community Forest recently held an engagement session with local contractors facilitated by Yintah Consulting. 

Comfor engages local contractors 

Contractors provided feedback on the contract and bidding award policy 

The Burns Lake Community Forest recently held an engagement session with local contractors facilitated by Yintah Consulting. 

City West considers expanding services to Burns Lake

City West Cable and Telephone is considering expanding its services to Burns Lake

Val Anderson, Burns Lake’s economic development officer, said the economic diversification project’s core committee is not expected to find ideas to replace forestry jobs. 

Diversification project moves ahead 

Burns Lake councillors have expressed concerns about this project 

Val Anderson, Burns Lake’s economic development officer, said the economic diversification project’s core committee is not expected to find ideas to replace forestry jobs. 

NDP commits to revenue sharing negotiations 

Other major party leaders did not commit to a date to begin negotiations 

Incumbent MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad.

MLA John Rustad re-elected

NDP candidate Anne Marie Sam received 30 per cent of the votes 

Incumbent MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad.
Fire crews rushed to the scene of BKB Cedar Manufacturing in McBride, located approximately 200 km east of Prince George, on April 5. 

McBride mill fire cause determined

The investigation into the April 5 mill fire in McBride, a village located approximately 200 km east of Prince George, has concluded

Fire crews rushed to the scene of BKB Cedar Manufacturing in McBride, located approximately 200 km east of Prince George, on April 5. 

Southside man to be sentenced

A sentencing hearing date has been set in the case of a Southside man

Jason Llewellyn (L), director of planning for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), and Maria Sandberg, planner for the RDBN, answered questions about Burns Lake’s official community plan during an open house at the village office in October 2016. 

Burns Lake adopts official community plan

The plan identifies a “clear desire” to diversify the economy

Jason Llewellyn (L), director of planning for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), and Maria Sandberg, planner for the RDBN, answered questions about Burns Lake’s official community plan during an open house at the village office in October 2016. 
John and Sandra Barth were one of the recipients of this year’s B.C. community achievement awards. 

John and Sandra Barth win award

John and Sandra Barth were one of the recipients of this year’s B.C. community achievement awards

John and Sandra Barth were one of the recipients of this year’s B.C. community achievement awards. 
The Tweedsmuir Hotel, formerly known as Lakeland Hotel, is expected to open in early July 2017. The new hotel is expected to create approximately 15 jobs once it is open. 

Tweedsmuir Hotel expected to open in July

Management is considering the possibility of building a pool in the future

The Tweedsmuir Hotel, formerly known as Lakeland Hotel, is expected to open in early July 2017. The new hotel is expected to create approximately 15 jobs once it is open. 

Reuben Buhler pleads guilty 

Buhler will automatically be sentenced to life in prison 

Strange debate for Nechako Lakes riding

Candidates repeatedly encouraged the public to check out their platforms online while delivering generalized statements

Does Burns Lake have a noise bylaw?

The Burns Lake RCMP cannot issue tickets for noise infractions

Map shows the route of the new Hwy. 16 bus service, which is part of a $6.4-million project intended to alleviate hitch-hiking along the highway corridor.

Hwy. 16 bus service to start in June 

No connections between routes; no washrooms on buses 

Map shows the route of the new Hwy. 16 bus service, which is part of a $6.4-million project intended to alleviate hitch-hiking along the highway corridor.

Northern Health and assisted dying

Has Northern Health had any medically assisted deaths so far?

Hosted by the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board, the all candidates debate packed the Heritage Room in Burns Lake last week.

Nechako Lakes candidates hold debate in Burns Lake

Main topics included job creation, forestry, revenue sharing and education

Hosted by the Burns Lake and District Chamber of Commerce and the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board, the all candidates debate packed the Heritage Room in Burns Lake last week.
Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates - company that owns Babine and Decker Lake Forest Products, says no layoffs are expected and that the local mills will continue to focus on “safety and performance.” 

Babine imposed 20 per cent duties

“We don’t expect any layoffs,” says Hampton Affiliates CEO

Steve Zika, Chief Executive Officer of Hampton Affiliates - company that owns Babine and Decker Lake Forest Products, says no layoffs are expected and that the local mills will continue to focus on “safety and performance.” 

Residents stress importance of rec in Burns Lake 

Council recently received letters signed by more than a dozens residents