by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
The Saskatchewan government wants feedback on how well the province handled wildfires that forced about 13,000 people from their homes last summer. Questions have been raised about how prepared the government was for the fires, which threatened lives, homes,...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
Domtar’s Windsor Mill is launching Mirador, a new online tool for viewing the forestry activities scheduled for its forestlands in Southern Quebec. Domtar, which is marking its 10th anniversary as a Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified company for its...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
Vancouver-based Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest industrial auctioneer, is returning to Vancouver Island to conduct an unreserved public auction at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf (100 Port Dr.) on October 26, 2015. More than 285 equipment items and trucks will be...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
As the dust settles from Monday’s federal election, to paraphrase former prime minister Kim Campbell, it’s time to talk about serious issues again. The Conservatives were hoping to make 2015 a free trade election, by signing onto the world’s largest trade deal at the...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
Premier Christy Clark got the word out early that once the Canadian election was over, she’d be making a big push to renew the softwood lumber deal with the U.S. “We have one year to reach a new agreement,” the premier told local government leaders at their annual...
by Working Forest | Oct 20, 2015 | Archives
Prince George, B.C.- While the talks are underway for a new softwood lumber agreement, former Minister of Forests for B.C., Pat Bell, says there are some different things in play this time round.“First of all there is a standstill period now for a year, where no...
