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New council aims to protect BC forestry sector  

Recommendations will be made to help support forestry in BC through a newly formed council to advance stewardship and...

Local mayors urge province to consider the future of the forestry industry

Mayors from North Cowichan and Nanaimo have rallied together to help support the future of the local forest industry...

Forest industry calls on province to fulfill election promise for harvest levels

BC’s forest industry says the new provincial budget doesn’t meet last year’s election commitments, and actually reduces harvests. Kim Haakstad,...

Let’s Talk Forests Touring the Island

The Sierra Club of BC and Wilderness Committee are touring the Island to discuss issues affecting provincial forests. Committee spokesperson...

Demand for lumber means more workers are needed

Over the next decade, we're going to need over 4000 new forestry workers....that from Jim Girvan, the interim executive...
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B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable. 

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died. 

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion. 
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