by Working Forest | Jan 18, 2017 | Archives
The First Nation Forestry Council (FNFC) and four B.C. pulp and paper companies are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote and support the growing role and influence of First Nations in the B.C. forest sector. The four...
by Working Forest | Jan 18, 2017 | Archives
“Cataclysmic” damage to fish habitat on Haida Gwaii has lead to $1.1 million in fines to a now-dissolved company controlled by Campbell River-based Pallan Group Ltd. The fines to Howe Sound Forest Products Ltd. are part of a sentencing by Judge Michael Brecknell in...
by Working Forest | Jan 17, 2017 | Archives
The Sudbury-born head of North America’s largest private sector union says many of his members voted for Donald Trump. International Steelworkers president Leo Gerard supported the Democrats in the recent U.S. election, but says many Steelworkers on both sides...
by Working Forest | Jan 17, 2017 | Archives
The federal government has promised action that will deal with Grassy Narrows mercury contamination “once and for all.” Working closely with the province and First Nations leaders, federal officials will address mercury contamination that has plagued the northern...
by Working Forest | Jan 16, 2017 | Archives
No one will argue Donald Trump is a man of many words. Whether he will follow through on this promises, including settling North American trade disputes, is what has people like TRU Political Science Professor Terry Kading on pins and needles. His concern, B.C’s...
