by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
Canfor has been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for the fourth year in a row. “Thank you to the Canada’s Top Employers organization for their recognition,” said Tracey Arnish, Canfor senior vice-president for people and culture. “Even more importantly, I thank our...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
In what’s becoming a budget-time tradition, heavy industries in Kamloops are once again urging city hall to bring down their tax rate. A letter headed to council on Tuesday from Domtar, Tolko Industries and Lafarge is calling on the city to “adopt a medium- to...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archives
In the next couple of weeks, Ontario’s government will propose rules to “cap-and-trade” greenhouse gas emissions in the province. Depending on how these rules are written, we will either: See our economy become more efficient and sustainable for the long-term by...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Q: What do you think of pressure-treated wood foundations (PWF) instead of concrete or block foundations? I’m getting contradictory advice. A: Using wood as a foundation for a house seems risky and prone to failure from rot, but I’ve never heard of any problems with...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2016 | Archives
It could be a beetles’ comeback with few fans applauding, say those overseeing Alberta’s forests. Another warm winter could boost the number and spread of Mountain Pine Beetles that have ravaged the province’s pine woodlands and are creeping towards Saskatchewan, said...
