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1 day ago · “In the next 20-30 years, Prince George will need to find a way to pivot away from being so dominated by the forest industry.” That is according to Prince George Mayor Simon Yu, in response to ...
1 day ago · Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, has released a statement regarding Canfor's recent decisions to close Polar Sawmill, curtail a pulp line at Northwood Pulp and suspend reinvestment in its ...
5 days ago · Mr. Gondo said forests play a “pivotal role” in addressing this crisis since a healthy well-managed forest helps to regulate climate, clean the air and provide livelihood and food security. He said investments in forest-based solutions can offer “a cost-effective way to generate multiple biodiversity and social benefits”.
2 days ago · Wildfire prevention is everyone’s responsibility. All individuals across the Prince George Fire Centre should ensure they are familiar with the current bans and restrictions in their area, local conditions (e.g. available fuels, fire danger ratings), as well as the current and forecasted weather conditions, and all open fire regulations.
4 days ago · The new Forest Operations Map online portal will act as an online resource for the public to review and comment on proposed cutblocks and forestry roads throughout B.C. This update was one part of the amendments made to the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) to improve forest and range operational planning and practices.
2 days ago · PRINCE GEORGE — A devastating blow for workers in the forestry industry in northern British Columbia. The forestry giant announced Thursday that it is indefinitely curtailing one production line at its Northwood facility meaning the loss of 220 jobs. Canfor is also permanently closing its Polar Sawmill in Bear Lake, where 180 jobs will be lost.
2 days ago · PRINCE GEORGE, BC — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomed over 30 workers from Winton Homes Ltd., part of the Sinclar Group Forest Products family in Prince George. These workers have been certified by the B.C. Labour Relations Board to become part of the USW. …Brian O’Rourke, President of USW Local 1-2017 said, “Their decision to join our union highlights the importance of ...
