by Working Forest | Jun 1, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Attempts to link the Fort McMurray fire to climate change, most prominently by Elizabeth May, have been swatted down hard by ordinary Canadians, and many politicians and pundits. When I posted an article on the fire and climate change to Facebook, I was taken aback by...
by Working Forest | May 30, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Bruce Stelmacker has had lots of time for gardening this spring. He’s one of about 125 workers who have been off the job since Christmas because of a dispute between his employer Island Pacific Logging and Western Forest Products. “We don’t know how long this is going...
by Working Forest | Apr 26, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
WestJet Airlines Ltd is hoping its new partnership with a central Alberta research centre will lead to the development of an environmentally friendly biofuel that will help the carrier reduce its carbon footprint. The Calgary-based airline is working with the Clean...
by Working Forest | Apr 7, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The inaugural Logger Training Program in the West Kootenay was successfully completed at the endof February, opening up opportunities for employment in the regional forestry sector for thegraduates. The objective of the training was to introduce individuals to the...
by Working Forest | Mar 23, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Today as we cruise down the hill approaching Coopers Cove when driving out from Victoria, with perhaps a quick glance at the quiet cove, noting small boats and kayaks, we see a background view of a closed-down industrial site. Probably it’s hard to believe the...
by Working Forest | Mar 7, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Northern Development Initiative Trust is rolling out a new fund to help small forestry related businesses research and develop new technologies and techniques. The fund will provide up to $1 million dollars in grants over a two year period for small and...
