by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
The NDP government has ordered a review of B.C.’s controversial “professional reliance” system, which uses experts hired by industry to assess the environmental risks associated with logging, mining and other projects, reports the Vancouver Sun. Environment Minister...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – Conifex Timber’s results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, showed an improvement in lumber sector earnings, but lower results in the bioenergy sector. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2017, which excludes countervailing duty (CVD)...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
LANGLEY, B.C.— Hardwoods Distribution Inc. generated record second quarter profit of $9.8 million, an 81.9 per cent increase compared to Q2 2016, on the strength of acquisitions. Organic second quarter revenue increased $8.6 million, or 5.5 per cent, year-over-year....
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
A UNBC professor fears the wildfires raging across B.C. will have significant impacts on forestry operators, especially smaller ones focusing on localized areas, such as community forests, First Nation tenures and woodlot operators. Philip Burton, a professor with the...
by Working Forest | Aug 15, 2017 | Archives
Curious about green energy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at green energy developments in Canada, that are already in place. Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) is a showcase of sustainable energy projects and success stories from across Canada. GEDO17 runs from September...
by Working Forest | Aug 9, 2017 | Archives
Registration is now open for the CIF-IFC’s 109th annual general meeting and conference that will take place at the Westin Hotel, in Ottawa, from September 27-29, 2017. As a part of Canada’s sesquicentennial celebrations, the theme of this year’s event is...
