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A photograph of the Ocean Falls factory in British Columbia is presented.

The article reports on the plan of Swedish financier Doctor Axel Wenner-Gren to invest 1-billion U.S. dollars to develop the natural resources of British Columbia. The plan includes the construction of a 400-mile monorail, a pulp mill, and 10 to 15 whole new towns. The financier deposited 500,000 U.S. dollars with the British Columbia provincial government as a proof of his committed to his project.

The article reports on the one-day strikes conducted by 27,000 postal workers against the plan of the Canadian government to limit the annual wage increases to 6 percent in 1970. It says that the postal workers are seeking pay increases of 15 to 19 percent for the next couple of years, who have worked without a contract since October 1970. The author adds that the Canadian Labor Congress has promised to support the workers with a strike fund worth 1.5 million U.S. dollars when needed. The building trades strike in British Columbia is also discussed.

The article reports on the arrival of Saint Roch, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police schooner, in Vancouver, British Columbia after voyaging 86 days around the world, in 1944.

The article reports on the industrial boom in the British Columbia (BC). It states that huge new enterprises and established industries are spreading through BC. It states that Columbia Cellulose Co., a Celanese Corp. of America subsidiary in BC is also boosting its output while the Aluminum Co. of Canada is working on a 160 million dollars hydroelectric power and aluminum smelter project. It states that BC is fully utilizing its natural resources to support the growth and expansion of industries.

The article focuses on the wood pulp plant of Columbia Cellulose Co. Ltd. in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The mill is expected to add 140 million pounds (lb) of purified pulp to the chemical fiber industry. The potential for expansion of the plant is attributed to its size. The facility was dedicated three years after a conservation contract was signed by corporate executives and forestry officials in British Columbia.

The article reports on expansion efforts in North America's aluminum industry. Aluminum Co. of America (Alcoa) decided to build its plant in Wenatchee, Washington while Aluminum of Canada (Alcan) started building its plant in British Columbia and in Quebec. Alcoa's reasons for choosing Wenatchee over the Gulf Coast, Alcoa's electric power deal with Chelan County Public Utility and Bonneville Power Administration, and Alcan's partnership with Great Britain are discussed.

The article reports on the migration of the Sopron University from Hungary to British Columbia. As reported, the university had fled from the Communist-terrorized Hungary to Austria. Jack Pickersgill, Canadian minister of immigration suggested James Sinclair, minister of fisheries in Austria to transfer the entire school to the University of British Columbia who in turn suggested the university to shift base to a construction camp of Powell River Co. Ltd. in British Columbia

The author discusses his experiences during a visit to the Canoe River in British Columbia, which is expected to be engulfed by a planned dam in the area in 1966. He says that the Canoe is the most remote, least-known and longest rivers to be virtually erased by a dam, which is being built by a joint U.S.-Canadian venture. He was joined by the accomplished white-water canoeist Bil Gilbert. They left the camp at the hot springs and drifted into a lagoonlike expanse of slow water.

The article features the misty fjords of British Columbia which is known for its stark beauty and savagery. It points out that the real thrill of salmon fishing on this northwest coast lies not in the catching of the fish but in realizing that the salmon is a symbol of that country. It also describes the wildlife of the British Columbian north woods which offer a good hunting ground for wolves and bears.

The article reports on the highlights of the 1954 Empire Games held in Vancouver, British Columbia. British marathoner James Henry Peters collapsed due to fatigue and muscle cramps. Canadian Doug Hepburn, world's heavyweight lift champion, set a new record by hoisting a total of 1,040 pounds. Shotputter Jacqueline MacDonald was suspended for publicly endorsing Orange Crush after winning second in the women's competition. Newport Dream held by driver Del Cameron and owner Octave Blake won after 29th running of the Goshen classic.

The article offers an economic outlook as of August 7, 1954. About 20 bilateral business deals with Western countries are expected to be signed by the Russians this year. A negotiation between the Bank of Tokyo in Japan and Peking, China to open direct trade and payments channels is noted. It also reports that another smelter-power project was approved by the government of British Columbia.

The article reports that the Pacific Great Eastern Railway of British Columbia is stretching out to northward from its present terminal.

The article discusses updates about the upcoming 1969 Canadian provincial elections in British Columbia. The interest of the business sector in the said elections is described, noting that a socialist victory would bring a profound impact on foreign investors. The political plans of New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Tom Berger and the economic development projects being prepared by W. A. C. Bennett of the Social Credit political party are also described.

The article reports on the acquisition of a sizable piece of State Mutual Savings & Loan Assn. of Newport Beach, Calif., by the Vancouver-based holding company called the First City Financial Corp. Ltd. through a tender offer. It reveals that the successful men behind the offer for 35,000 shares were a little-known trio of Canada, Hyman, Samuel and William Belzberg. The article mentions the story of success of the trio, such as the growth of their businesses.

This section offers news briefs on international business as of August 1950, including the start of building of a newsprint mill in British Columbia, the push for more coffee business of the National Coffee Growers Commission of Mexico and the granting of a 15 million U.S. dollar loan by the U.S. Export-Import Bank to Saudi Arabia.

The article reports that Aluminum Co. of Canada Ltd. is planning to build a 500 million dollars plant in Central British Columbia.

The article reports on the agreement between the government of British Columbia and the Wenner-Gren Foundation, which entails the development of the British Columbia Rockies that will be financed by the foundation.

A photograph of a conveyor belt used in processing peat moss in British Columbia is presented.