B.C. Logging
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B.C. man ends hunger strike against old-growth logging after 31 daysHoward Breen, 68, ended the strike after experiencing cognitive decline and losing nearly 40 pounds, according to environmental group Save Old Growth.EnvironmentMay 1, 2022
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Tree poaching increases with lumber costs in B.C.Big trees, small trees, dead trees, softwoods and hardwoods have all become valuable targets of tree poachers in British Columbia as timber prices hit record levels.EnvironmentMay 16, 2021
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Blockade of old-growth B.C. forest heading to B.C. Supreme CourtProtesters have been blocking access to the Fairy Creek watershed near Port Renfrew since the summer, protecting what they say is an irreplaceable stand of old-growth forest.CanadaFeb 28, 2021
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B.C. forest industry grasps for hope amid seven-month strike, shutdowns, changesThe crisis facing British Columbia's forest industry is intensifying as markets decline, mills shut and a strike involving 3,000 forestry workers enters its seventh month.CanadaJan 19, 2020
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B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across provinceIt seems barely a day goes by without an announcement about layoffs, temporary closures or permanent mill shut downs in British Columbia's struggling forest industry.Dec 1, 2019
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B.C. premier says it’s time to add value to province’s forestry productsThe government announced a $69 million aid program last week for communities and workers hurt by the industry downturn.Sep 28, 2019
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200 logging trucks expected to drive through Vancouver Wednesday to protest forestry job lossesTruckers will be sending their messages to attendees at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this week.Sep 23, 2019
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B.C. logging plans prompt Okanagan groups to pitch community forest tenure for Carmi recreation areaThe designation wouldn’t block logging in the area, but it would give a local non-profit society control over forest management.CanadaFeb 21, 2019
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