by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2017 | Archives
TORONTO – With forest fire season well underway in Ontario, the province has increased the maximum fines for individuals and corporations for starting forest fires. If found responsible, individuals can now be fined up to $25,000 for starting a forest fire, with fines...
by Working Forest | Jul 7, 2017 | Archives
The British Columbia Institute of Technology is developing both an Associate Certificate and a Diploma of Technology in Industrial Wood Processing to address increasing labor market demands. The college is seeking a variety of instructors who might also contribute to...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
Skeena Sawmills is spending $10 million for the first phase of modernizing its sawmill in Terrace, a move that allow the mill to better handle second growth timber, according to a report in the Terrace Standard. The upgrade has already started, with the mill buying a...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
MONTREAL – The annual general meeting of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada was held in Montreal June 28-29 to finalize the organization’s new forest management standard. “Our annual general meeting brings together representatives from our four chambers...
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
Instead of relying on a negotiated agreement in the softwood lumber dispute, an associate of the C.D. Howe Institute, a public policy think tank, suggests that a better, more permanent solution would be to address U.S. grievances by reforming B.C.’s stumpage system....
by Working Forest | Jul 6, 2017 | Archives
VANCOUVER – An executive with extensive experience in the forest products industry will take on several roles in the new government of British Columbia. Don Wright, most recently the CEO of Central 1 Credit Union will to take on the position of Deputy Minister of...
