Tag: Forestry

Forestry groups say B.C. needs urgent action to revive the sector

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. forestry groups say the sector has reached a breaking point and are urging the province to take immediate action to protect mills, jobs and access to timber.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

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B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

300 Jobs Lost: Canfor deals massive economic blow to PG with Northwood closure

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The closure results in an annual reduction of about 300,000 tonnes of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft.

Federal action plan for forestry sector expected this week, as report warns of looming “existential risk”

Economy Emily Joveski -
The federal government is expected to release a long-awaited action plan for Canada's struggling forest sector within days, a senior official said Thursday.

B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is laying out a new 10-year plan to get major projects built and bolster the province’s skilled workforce, while playing a bigger role in national defence. The post B.C. outlines new 10-year economic strategy, with an eye to federal defence appeared first on AM 1150.

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Leaders pay tribute to soldiers killed in Wainwright fire

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Canadian leaders are remembering the four Canadian Armed Forces members killed in Saturday’s fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, as the injured face recovery and investigators work to establish what happened

Alberta referendum voting day: More than 1 million advance, special ballots cast

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More than a million Albertans have already cast their ballots in Alberta referendum.

Four soldiers identified after deadly fire at CFB Wainwright

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Four people are confirmed dead and 39 others are in hospital following a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, with at least 19 of the injured in critical condition.
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