by Working Forest | Dec 8, 2016 | Archives
People interested in land-based opportunities in B.C. will now have easy access to information and making applications thanks to a new website. Minister of State for Rural Economic Development Donna Barnett was in Williams Lake Wednesday to officially launch the...
by Working Forest | Dec 8, 2016 | Archives
The chief of the Neskonlith Indian Band has decided not to attend the Assembly of First Nations meeting in Gatineau, Que. because she has more pressing issues to deal with at home. The band is in a battle with the British Columbian government over logging. More than...
by Working Forest | Dec 8, 2016 | Archives
A Yukon woodcutter who left a contaminated mess on his woodlot has been ordered to pay cleanup costs. Charges were laid under the Environment Act and the Forestry Act against Romeo Leduc, the operator of Duke Ventures firewood services. His woodlot is about 10...
by Working Forest | Dec 7, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Canada’s wood products manufacturers are on track to post pre-tax profits of $1.4 billion this year – their highest levels since 2004, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Wood Products Manufacturing...
by Working Forest | Dec 7, 2016 | Archives
Prince George businesses are increasingly happy with the city’s corporate climate and are experiencing record-breaking development, according to information gathered by the 2016 business outreach program. Melissa Barcellos, manager of economic development for the City...
