COFI Cancels 2020 Convention Amid COVID-19 Concerns

Vancouver – In light of rapidly evolving developments and reports related to COVID-19, the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020 Convention in Prince George. “We are naturally disappointed because we always look...

Canadian housing starts declined in February

OTTAWA,CNW/ – The trend in housing starts was 208,525 units in February 2020, compared to 211,153 units in January 2020, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally...

Strategy Outlines Next Steps to Reduce Flooding

MINDEN — The Ontario government is taking action to protect people and communities from the effects of flooding by reducing flood risk and helping Ontarians to be better prepared for flooding events. “We know that we can’t prevent flooding in Ontario...