Forestry Sector
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B.C. government creating new $90 million fund to support forestry sectorPremier David Eby unveiled the new fund at an announcement in Prince George, where the community is reeling from major sector layoffs.EconomyJan 17, 2023
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B.C. promises to double the amount of forest tenures for First NationsThe B.C. government is overhauling the province's forest sector with a focus on getting First Nations more access to forest tenures.EconomyJun 1, 2021
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Nova Scotia accepting applications for fund advancing development of forestry sectorApplications for the first round will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31.EconomyJul 29, 2020
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Northen Pulp says it remains committed to resuming mill operationsThe pulp mill, which had been operational since 1967, stopped production on Jan. 31.CanadaJun 19, 2020
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Nova Scotia to ease spring weight restrictions to assist forestry sectorCompanies looking to move wood or forestry equipment over short distances can now apply for a special move permit.EconomyMar 11, 2020
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12 things you need to know about B.C.’s 2020 budgetThe B.C. government has introduced it's 2020 Budget. Here are some of the highlights.EconomyFeb 18, 2020
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Economic fallout of Northern Pulp closure will cut deep in Nova Scotia’s Pictou CountyThe looming closure of the Northern Pulp paper mill in Pictou County has already impacted the region but deeper cuts will be felt after the mill shuts down.CanadaJan 23, 2020
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Nova Scotia’s forestry industry in ‘crisis mode,’ says Colchester County wood lot ownerNorthern Pulp will shut down its paper mill at the end of JanuaryCanadaJan 3, 2020
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Western Forest Products says contract talks with striking union have stalledNearly 3,000 employees and contracted workers at six Vancouver Island manufacturing plants and timberlands around the coast have been on strike since July 1.Nov 18, 2019
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B.C. forestry giant Canfor agrees to go private in deal with billionaire Jim PattisonThe deal, which still needs to be ratified by shareholders, would see Pattison's Great Pacific Capital Corp. offer up $16 per share.Oct 28, 2019
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