With coal exports booming and more mines opening in northeastern B.C., federal and provincial officials are looking for ways to fast-track an expansion of Prince Rupert port facilities to keep up.
RTI securing the Arch Coal deal has almost certainly put the heat on the provincial and federal governments to get behind their planned expansion out there.
Let’s hope it translates to jobs for your “Average, employable Rupertite!”
Lord knows, we could use them (jobs).