Tag: Forestry

Castlegar’s mayor to head Forestry Works for BC

Business My Kootenay Now -
Maria McFaddin is the new executive director of the non-profit industry advocacy group.

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

Economy Emily Joveski -
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

Business My Kootenay Now -
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.

Forestry grant to support workers affected by tariffs

Labour My Kootenay Now -
Forestry workers, employers and communities across British Columbia are expected to benefit from a provincial forestry support grant aimed at helping the sector respond to tariffs and market pressures.

Interfor reports $216M net loss in Q3

Business My Kootenay Now -
The company says "persistently weak market conditions" and "ongoing economic uncertainty" are to blame.

BC Timber Sales braces for ‘big problems’ selling wood

Business Greg Nesteroff -
A BC Timber Sales manager for the Kootenay-Boundary admits they could face sales problems in the coming months as local mills cope with additional U.S. tariffs.

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Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Castlegar hanging on to temporary sewer plant fix for now

City of Castlegar
The City of Castlegar is expected to keep using a rotary press at its south sewage treatment plant until it can come up with a long-term solution to problems at the facility.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Tires worth more than $10,000 stolen in Castlegar

Crime
RCMP say tires and rims was stolen from a business in the 1500-block of Columbia Avenue early Wednesday.

Trail launches interactive historical walking tours

Community
The Trail Museum and Archives and the City of Trail have partnered with On the Spot to launch a new series of interactive walking tours and gamified scavenger hunts.
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