by Working Forest | Feb 26, 2016 | Archives
The Huu-ay-aht First Nation near Bamfield has received a $1.5-million legal award, the first ever issued by the Specific Claims Tribunal. Kate Blomfield, lawyer for the 750-member Huu-ay-aht nation, said the tribunal ordered the federal government to pay the money in...
by Working Forest | Feb 26, 2016 | Archives
EACOM Timber Corporation is pleased to welcome the 2016 Ontario provincial budget, delivered today by Finance Minister Charles Sousa. EACOM is especially pleased with Premier Wynne’s sustained commitment of $60 million in public resource access roads funding for...
by Working Forest | Feb 26, 2016 | Archives
The first six-storey wood buildings in the GTA are about to begin construction and these projects provide new homebuyers with more choices for new homes in mid-rise structure. Mid-rise buildings, which are generally five to 11 storeys, are an important built form for...
by Working Forest | Feb 25, 2016 | Archives
An emotionally charged meeting was held Feb. 17 in Glade regarding plans for Kalesnikoff Lumber and Atco Wood Products to log in the Glade watershed. About 60 people turned up for the meeting, the primary purpose of which was to hear a report on the hydrogeomorphic...
by Working Forest | Feb 25, 2016 | Archives
Conifex Timber Inc. reported that 4Q 2015, revenues increased to $100.5 million from $95.2 million in the 4Q 2014. Operating income increased to $1.6 million in the 4Q 2015 from $0.6 million in the same quarter last year, as the inclusion of the results of our...