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British Columbia’s pulp and paper industry is facing tough times despite its hefty impact on the economy
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by Stewart Muir
· February 01, 2017 7:15 AM
The problem is a provincial tax structure that hands an advantage to competitors in other parts of the country and elsewhere in the world.
Read moreThe 7 myths of BC's resource economy
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by Philip Cross
· December 01, 2016 12:43 AM
It can be difficult to grasp just how important the resource sector is to the province's economy. But a research report produced by economist Philip Cross for Resource Works gives us a useful picture
Read moreIs there a "simple fix" in the battle over lumber?
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· October 26, 2016 10:38 AM
An emerging viewpoint has it that restrictions on exporting logs are a "net loss" to the Canadian economy. Meantime, American critics are disputing the policy on different grounds...
Read moreMunicipal forestry ban attempt leaves First Nations frustrated
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by Resource Resource Works
· September 30, 2016 1:06 PM
A Vancouver Island First Nation takes issue with civic politicians attempting to limit aboriginal forest activity
Read moreA moment to consider forests and forestry
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by Resource Resource Works
· September 19, 2016 11:05 AM
National Forest Week is a reminder of Canada's long dependence on its forests. Keeping them healthy is the only path toward future sustainability.
Read moreLog exports part of sustainable forest industry in 2016
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· July 27, 2016 9:53 AM
Should our trees only be processed in local mills? Or have global markets irreversibly affected how forest products are manufactured today? Here are 8 arguments for taking a global trade approach.
Read more17 facts about the Timber Kings
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· March 23, 2016 2:14 PM
The town of Williams Lake, BC has been on the map in a new way since launch of reality TV show Timber Kings.
Read moreResource industry wages well above average aren't anything new
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· March 20, 2016 7:29 PM
Resource jobs have always meant opportunity for hard-working British Columbians. Consistently higher-than-average wages in sectors like forestry, mining, oil, and gas have allowed workers to support themselves, support their families, and contribute back into their communities. That's been true throughout BC’s economic history.
Read moreResources and the true meaning of stewardship
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by Resource Resource Works
· March 13, 2016 3:39 PM
Looking after the land today is the only way we'll be able to reap its beneficial products tomorrow. A group of foresters looked deeply into the concept of stewardship and provided some pointers that might just help a broad audience gain better understanding.
Read moreWhy natural resources are the bedrock of British Columbia's economy
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by Stewart Muir
· December 14, 2015 5:57 PM
Developing the energy, mining and forestry sectors in an environmentally responsible manner is the key to a prosperous future for all British Columbians
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