Reforestation boosts local jobs in Chetwynd area
Regional Forest Renewal BC plans over 3 million dollars for reforestation and improvements on NSR lands in the Chetwynd region. Three projects will employ more than 80 people, many from CRAFT Society and West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations, with focus on youth and job experience while highlighting funding origins and regional FRBC equity concerns.
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Ken Pendergast
Forest Renewal B.C
Chetwynd
FRRC
NSR
Chetwynd Resource Area
West Moberly
Saulteau
FRBC
Dawson Creek Forest District
Forest District
NDP
Omineca-Peace
Omineca Peace
Telemedicine Could Transform Northern Health Care
An article explores telemedicine as a practical, faster option for remote northern communities to access specialists. It notes a North West Regional Health Board teleradiology program, fibre links to Prince George, and trials showing cost and care benefits. The piece cites Toronto, Tokyo, and St John’s pilots, with wide support from BC Health, and a typical setup costing about $40,000 per station.
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B.C
Ministry of Health
North West Regional Health Board
Dave Richardson
Northern Interior Regional Board
Prince George General Hospital
Newfoundland
St. John’s
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Tokyo
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Judy Waters
Anne Collins
Liana Labby
Sukunka Glass
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