by Working Forest | Sep 9, 2016 | Archives
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) today announced that nominations are open for the 2016 Aboriginal Business Leadership Award. The $5,000 award recognizes and celebrates First Nations entrepreneurs...
by Working Forest | Sep 9, 2016 | Archives
Comments are being accepted until Nov. 7, 2016, on two discussion papers released today as part of comprehensive timber supply reviews for the Cranbrook and Invermere timber supply areas. Public feedback on the discussion papers will be considered by the chief...
by Working Forest | Sep 9, 2016 | Archives
While Tolko Industries has not rejected The Pas Mayor Jim Scott’s offer of a municipal and school tax holiday, the company wants to know if any potential buyer would get the same deal. “I’m not sure how to read that,” Scott said Thursday afternoon....
by Working Forest | Sep 9, 2016 | Archives
Many say that the controversial practice of exporting logs without processing them provides the lowest possible value for B.C. communities and starves the mills and the livelihoods that rely on timber. Others counter that log exports are essential to the industry...
by Working Forest | Sep 9, 2016 | Archives
Provincial policies are being blamed for job loss in rural communities. There is a concern that not linking timber harvesting to processing lumber has led to mill closures in the Interior. “I would like to see resources process where they are harvested,” said Hank...
