by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives
While the unexpected devaluations of the Chinese currency last week was a shock to the system for many foreign exchange traders, observers say it is unlikely that it will significantly affect Canadian exports and overall economic performance. China’s central bank...
by Working Forest | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives
BC relies heavily on coal and lumber exports but an economist tells us that could be threatened because of the devaluation of China’s currency. Lumber sales can be offset by more purchasing from the US right now but China is one of the biggest consumer of BC’s...
by Working Forest | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives
Without the logging industry, Campbell River may not have grown into the city it is today. It owes particular thanks to the International Timber Company – better known as the Elk River Timber Company (ERT) – which established its presence in the region in 1906. During...
by Working Forest | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives
A massive human-caused wildfire between Mesachie Lake and Port Renfrew has the Cowichan Valley once again covered in a smoky haze, with the Cowichan Lake area particularly hard-hit. The fire near Lizard Lake was first spotted early Wednesday morning, and despite the...
by Working Forest | Aug 14, 2015 | Archives
Water use restrictions, inland fishing closures and a close watch on the warming Fraser River continue as drought conditions extend into a fourth month in B.C. The Fraser River discharge at Hope measured 31 per cent lower than normal Aug. 10, with the temperature at...
