Logging
Protest convoy of up to 200 logging trucks rolls into downtown Vancouver
Forestry workers are hoping to pressure the government amid a mounting crisis in the forestry sector. Continue reading
Hundreds of jobs on the line amid latest blow to B.C. forestry sector
Surrey-headquartered company Teal Jones said Tuesday that it was halting all coastal logging operations in the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Logging not a major factor in Peachland’s water issues: report
An independent watchdog board says natural processes played a much larger role in Peachland’s recent boil water advisories. Continue reading
B.C. won’t slash stumpage fees to help struggling forestry sector
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
As the downturn in the forestry sector impacts hundreds of B.C. workers, the province’s political parties are at odds over how to fix the problem. Continue reading
Demonstrators worried North Okanagan logging would put water supply at risk
“A worst-case scenario is that this logging will trigger a landslide.” Continue reading
District of Peachland asking province for pause on watershed clearcutting
Peachland Watershed Protection Association says letter asking for pause on clearcutting is ‘extraordindary.’ Continue reading
B.C. government commits to use homegrown lumber on major projects, including St. Paul’s Hospital
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Engineered wood will be used on the new St. Paul’s Hospital and the upgrade to the Royal B.C Museum, the premier announced. Continue reading
Salmon Arm farmers worried about upslope logging
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Some Salmon Arm farmers in the Silver Creek area are worried about logging that’s planned on a large cutblock up the hill from their properties. Continue reading
Large fire prevention project set to get underway in Banff
By Jayme Doll Anchor
The roar of chainsaws are echoing through the Bow Valley followed by the smell of burning wood. Fire mitigation crews are hard at work trying to clear deadfall and thin out aging forests ripe to burn in and around the Banff townsite. Continue reading
Dozens voice concerns over logging near Carmi trails in Penticton area
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Dozens of people gathered at a town hall in Penticton on Monday night to voice concern about logging near the popular Carmi Recreation Trails. Continue reading