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Sutcliffe's Tree Planting Promise Falls Drastically Short

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's campaign promise to plant one million trees in his first term is falling drastically short, with only about 100,000 planted. The city's tree canopy lags behind goals and neighbouring Gatineau.

Canada launches task force to support lumber sector

Canada's government launches a new task force to bolster the forestry and lumber industry, aiming to ensure economic sovereignty and sector resilience. Learn about the plan and its implications.

Canada Launches Softwood Lumber Task Force

The federal government is launching a new task force focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Canada's vital softwood lumber industry. Get the details on this strategic move.

B.C. approves old-growth harvest in northwest

A government briefing note reveals B.C.'s logging agency changed its policy, approving the harvest of remnant old-growth forests in the province's northwest. Learn the details and implications.

Eby says no to old-growth logging for pulp mill

B.C. Premier David Eby has firmly rejected a proposal to harvest old-growth forests to extend the life of a struggling pulp mill. Learn about the decision and its implications for forestry and conservation.

Domtar Crofton pulp mill closure cuts 350 jobs

Domtar is permanently closing its Crofton pulp mill, eliminating 350 jobs weeks before Christmas. The closure, blamed on lack of affordable wood, deals a devastating blow to B.C.'s forestry sector.

B.C. pulp mill closure leaves 350 out of work

A British Columbia pulp mill is shutting down, resulting in 350 job losses. The closure highlights ongoing challenges in Canada's forestry and manufacturing sectors.

Vancouver health workers vote for strike mandate

Community health workers in Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate amid contract negotiations. The BCGEU represents workers seeking better wages and conditions.

2 dead at Vancouver Island forestry contractor

Two people have died following a serious incident at a forestry contractor near Chemainus, BC. Police are investigating the Friday tragedy that shocked the local community.

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