The B.C. government is inviting British Columbians to provide input into improving the Forest and Range Practices Act. “Making changes to the act is essential to strengthen government’s oversight of the forest sector and improve public trust in how our forests and rangelands are managed,” said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations…
CBC NEWS — Hundreds of B.C. tree planters are being trained to stop harassment and prevent sex assaults in their remote work camps. According to a report by CBC NEWS, workshops — often inside makeshift tents with dirt floors — have been held at a dozen tree planting camps from Smithers through Clinton at the…
The Project Learning Tree Canada team is excited that the Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign is rolling through its second week. This cross-country bike tour is encouraging youth to work in green jobs and help fill critical roles in forests and parks. Zac Wagman, PLT Canada’s Green Jobs Manager, is cycling from Victoria,…
Don Rusnak, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, has announced $2 million for FPInnovations at the official opening of its world-class, thermo-mechanical-pulp bio-refinery (TMP-Bio) plant in Thunder Bay. This investment builds on the $5.8 million previously provided by Canada for the pilot…
The Canadian Press — Livestock and cattle will soon help fight wildfires in British Columbia as the province looks to create a targeted grazing program. The B.C. government will give $500,000 to the B.C. Cattlemen’s Association, according to a statement released Saturday by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. The…
To support community resiliency in the face of wildfires, floods, and other emergencies, the Province is giving a $31 million boost to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) for local governments and First Nations. This brings the total program funding to $69.5 million. “In the wake of consecutive record-breaking wildfire and flood seasons, the Province…
The Canadian Press — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received praise and drew protests Friday for his government’s environmental policies as he met with one of the country’s two remaining Liberal premiers. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil thanked Trudeau for providing “a good start” to the costs of cleaning up a lagoon near Pictou Landing First…
EACOM Timber Corporation is inviting the public to an event to celebrate the 100th-anniversary of the Timmins’ oldest and longest-running sawmill. The event is being held at Bozzer Park on Friday, May 31 beginning at 11:30 a.m. It is expected to run until about 5 p.m. There will be a barbecue, games, children’s activities, and…
Prince George, BC – This Friday and Saturday, one of the region’s most popular heavy equipment trade shows is making its return to the CN Centre. Taking place May 24 and 25, the Canada North Resources Expo is a showcase of the leading companies and products that are part of Northern Canada’s resources sectors. The…
Delair, a leading supplier of commercial drone solutions has introduced a new model of its popular long-range UAV, the Delair DT26, which offers an easy-to-integrate architecture for adding user-specified sensors and other payloads to the platform. The Delair DT26 Open Payload model features a removable container which can hold up to 3 Kg of extra…