by Working Forest | May 31, 2019 | Archives
TIMMINS — Today John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, highlighted next steps in the development of Ontario’s new forestry strategy while marking the 100th anniversary of EACOM Timber Corporation’s flagship sawmill. “Our...
by Working Forest | May 30, 2019 | Archives
GLOBAL NEWS — These are uncertain times for many Okanagan residents who work in the forestry industry. According to a report by Global News, dozens of mill workers are receiving layoff notices after Tolko announced it’s cutting a shift at its Kelowna operation....
by Working Forest | May 30, 2019 | Archives
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO — The Agoke Development Corporation (ADC) hosted Tigercat and Wajax Dealer representatives from Brantford, Hearst and Thunder Bay to an onsite training demonstration on May 28th in the Ogoki Forest. ADC is a forestry company that consists of...
by Working Forest | May 28, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Many escape into the woods to find solitude but now there’s a way in the North Bay area to hear what trees are thinking along a trail. Forest Talk Radio is a new feature at the Laurier Woods Conservation Area in North Bay. It was created by...
by Working Forest | May 28, 2019 | Archives
The B.C. government is inviting British Columbians to provide input into improving the Forest and Range Practices Act. “Making changes to the act is essential to strengthen government’s oversight of the forest sector and improve public trust in how our forests and...