Yesterday, Victoria announced that former Pine Beetle Boss Bob Clark had been tasked to look after the immediate job needs of Burns Lake - see the full BC Government press release here
BC Jobs Minister Pat Bell said the following on the appointment of Bob Clark:
“Bob Clark is a respected player in the forestry sector and has decades of experience interacting with government, private companies and First Nations. Bob earned an outstanding reputation as B.C.’s mountain pine ‘beetle boss’ a few years ago.”
“As our government’s economic ‘recovery boss’, I look forward to working with Bob as we help Burns Lake recover economically from the Babine mill tragedy.”
Meanwhile - local MLA John Rustad noted the following:
“Ensuring the economic viability of the Burns Lake region is a top priority for our government. I’m pleased we’ve been able to recruit Bob Clark to help in our efforts as he brings a very impressive track record of success and experience working in the region and developing economic recovery strategies.”
Both the CBC (see here) and Opinion250.com (see here) are covering this story...
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