by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives
Obama may be on the point of giving Keystone XL a definitive thumbs down Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s comment this week about wanting to grow the economy “from the heart outwards” is destined to haunt him. Big Dipper Tom Mulcair immediately leapt on the bêtise,...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives
The Biomass North Development Centre plans to roll out its region-wide strategy in the coming months to add value to the North’s forestry industry. A North Bay-based biomass advocacy group has resurfaced with a new name and renewed vigour to continue to take Northern...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives
There could be a bit of Algonquin Provincial Park in nearly every bag of Doritos. And Jeff Muzzi, resource forester for Ensyn Technologies Inc. based in Renfrew, says there are also traces of the province’s oldest park in a variety of brand name barbecue sauces,...
by Working Forest | Aug 17, 2015 | Archives
Turns out it might be bugs that can answer whether a tree falling in the forest makes a sound. As much of Western Canada faces worsening drought, the region’s forests are drying out – and as the trees dehydrate, they make sounds that attract the kinds of insects that...
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...
