September 7, 2016 7:07 pm
Summer may be coming to an end but my time here at Northwood is not. Admittedly, I do feel a bit forlorn as I watch all my friends get ready to go back to school in the fall. But then I think of the dreary three hour lectures, bajillion assignments and late night cram sessions before midterms. Suddenly working a four day work week,
August 22, 2016 3:18 pm
For the past three months I have been working as an Energy Management Co-op at Canfor’s Northwood Pulp mill in Prince George. What is Energy Management you may ask? Initially, I will be honest, I wasn’t too sure either. Canfor’s Energy Management program is focused on developing strategic plans for energy and cost reduction at their various wood products manufacturing facilities.
August 8, 2016 6:00 pm
At the heart of British Columbia lies the perfect blend of urban and wild. Intertwined between the Nechako and Fraser Rivers and surrounded by thick emerald forest, Prince George is a bustling hub for adventure, entertainment, cuisine and industry. Yet, one needs to dive into the community and culture of the city to truly experience all the gems PG has to offer.
July 19, 2016 5:42 pm
Peanut butter and chocolate. Drake and Rihanna. Canfor Pulp and Licella. Innovation happens when complimentary factors converge. That’s what Martin Pudlas, VP Operations at Canfor Pulp said at the International Bioenergy Conference & Exhibition held in Prince George earlier this month. Significantly more relevant than Drake and Rihanna, he was talking about Canfor’s joint venture with Australian biofuel production start-up Licella.
July 7, 2016 7:46 pm
“The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences”.
–Jon Krakauer, Into the Wild
Two weekends ago my roommate and I visited our friend Ashley in Smithers. As we drove out from Prince George late Friday evening, I was mesmerized by the landscape around me. The lush countryside freckled with swamps was bathed in orange and pink hues.
