by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2017 | Archives
Throughout April, more than 700 Ontario high school students will participate in 2017 Ontario Envirothon Regional Competitions. The Ontario Envirothon has helped students acquire an education in environmental health and natural ecosystems since 1994. Students from 15...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives
A fire has destroyed a cedar manufacturing mill in the Robson Valley east of Prince George and crews from multiple communities are still fighting the blaze. It’s a major blow to the small village of McBride, which has just over 600 people. The burn started early...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced 11 community grants today that will advance the quality of life in communities across North America. SFI is bringing together a diverse range of people from 50 organizations to support community engagement...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2017 | Archives
City council in Prince Albert, Sask., has authorized a $5.1-million settlement with Domtar in a tax dispute over the valuation of a pulp mill Domtar purchased from Weyerhaeuser in 2006. Domtar had argued the assessment of its property was too high for 2009 and 2010...
by Working Forest | Apr 5, 2017 | Archives
The Cariboo Regional District has joined West Fraser in 100 Mile House in calling for a new Timber Supply Review in the South Cariboo. A letter will be sent to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources. Quesnel Mayor Bob Simpson raised the issue at this...
