B.C. rethinks tree planting

THE VERNON MORNINGSTAR — The B.C. NDP government is preparing to overhaul its reforestation program after widespread fires and the Justin Trudeau government’s promise to plant two billion trees across Canada in the years to come. With the forest industry facing...

Forestry woes produce government funds for tourism

EAST KOOTENAY NEWS WEEKLY e-KNOW — In an attempt to ease the pain felt by rural communities affected by mill closures throughout the province, the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Feb. 5 announced is providing $1 million in funding to develop tourism...