by Working Forest | Sep 6, 2016 | Archives
Forestry giant Resolute Forest Products Inc. has hit a setback in its high profile, ongoing defamation suit against Greenpeace and two of its activists. Resolute is suing the environmental activist organization for damages of $5 million, in addition to punitive...
by Working Forest | Sep 6, 2016 | Archives
It looks like a giant waterbed, covering an area the size of four football fields and surrounded by a chest-high concrete perimeter wall. As Donald Trump might say, it’s huge! And like the wackadoodle U.S. presidential candidate, this massive vessel, constructed next...
by Working Forest | Sep 6, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Dartmouth’s Main Street could soon be home to an innovative, environmentally-friendly wood building — all part of the city’s revitalization plan. On Friday, Atlantic Wood Works announced the development of Garden View, a six storey mixed-use building. It’s the first...
by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2016 | Archives
A group that represents 30 northern Manitoba First Nations wants to talk with the province about buying a mill that is closing in December. Tolko Industries says its mill near The Pas will close on Dec. 2, putting 332 employees out of work. Sheila North Wilson, grand...
by Working Forest | Sep 1, 2016 | Archives
The provincial government today released its agenda to enhance the competitiveness of B.C.’s forest sector so that it continues to make investments and provide family-supporting jobs in communities throughout the province. The agenda called “Strong Past, Bright...
