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Prince George on pace for 'record-breaking' construction year

Prince George on pace for 'record-breaking' construction year

The city issued building permits for four major apartment/townhouse projects in May
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Canfor to build new mill in Louisiana

Canfor to build new mill in Louisiana

$160-million project to open fall 2022 DeRidder, Louisiana; credits undisclosed "state and local incentives"
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Local company lands $32M bridge contract

Local company lands $32M bridge contract

CIF Construction Ltd. to build new four-lane bridge on Trans-Canada Highway
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U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports

U.S. moves to double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports

CALGARY — A move by the U.S.
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Furniture prices expected to jump as tariff of up to 295.9% imposed on some products

Furniture prices expected to jump as tariff of up to 295.9% imposed on some products

Love Dodd, owner of Victoria-based Dodd’s Furniture, said there may well be good reason for the tariffs, but to enforce them without warning and at such high levels will sting both companies and consumers.
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Airline expanding service at Prince George Airport

Airline expanding service at Prince George Airport

Central Mountain Air adding flights to Prince George-based routes
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West Fraser reports US$665M in earnings, $2.3 billion in sales as it acquires Norbord

West Fraser reports US$665M in earnings, $2.3 billion in sales as it acquires Norbord

CALGARY — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is reporting higher first-quarter sales and earnings on higher prices and production of lumber and building panels after completing its $4-billion all-stock takeover of Norbord Inc. on Feb. 1.
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Fear may have silenced teen during assault

A 16-year-old girl allegedly molested on a bus in Coquitlam last month by a violent convict who had refused sexual offender treatment in prison, may have been too traumatized by fear to alert other passengers, say police.
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