Environmentalists are breathing a sigh of relief now that the BC government has backed off making changes to forestry licences. Ken Wu with the ancient forest alliance says part of Bill 8 would have seen the logging rights to vast sections of public land granted to private companies. "So it would have made it harder to establish new protected … [Read more...]
Changes to forest tenure rules put off
March 12, 2013 by
A major climb-down for the Liberal government today. Forests Minister Steve Thomson has deferred a plan to change forest tenure rules after criticism it would have benefitted large companies and amounted to a sweeping privatization of the land base. "That's simply one of the misperceptions that has been created out there in terms of that, … [Read more...]
Small forest fire above Lions Bay
September 9, 2012 by
Forest firefighters are battling a small blaze that's broken out in the mountains above Lions Bay. "The area, it does have an awful lot of hiking trails in it, so if people had planned to go into the area, we're asking them to go elsewhere for today to give our crews a chance to get their work done," says Coastal Fire Centre spokesperson Donna … [Read more...]
Forest fire near Harrison Mills
August 26, 2012 by
Agassiz RCMP have confirmed a forest fire is burning in the area of the Weaver Lake Campground, northwest of Harrison Mills. It's believed an evacuation of the area is going on. More to come. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Forest fire fight continues
August 14, 2012 by
Blustery weather conditions aren't helping fire crews dealing with a blaze near Vernon. Information Officer Kayla Pepper says more than 60 hectares have been scorched. Provincial fire crews are assisting the Vernon Fire Department in battling the flames. Pepper adds there are homes in the area however, there's no word on possible … [Read more...]
“Ringu” Director Visits “The Suicide Forest”
June 15, 2012 by
Hideo Nakata ("Ringu," "The Ring Two') is attached to direct a live action film adaptation of the graphic novel "The Suicide Forest" says Deadline. El Torres penned the four-issue series which revolves around Aokigahara, a vast forest outside Tokyo and the most famous suicide spot in the world. Spirits of past suicides are rumoured to be roaming … [Read more...]
Warmer temperatures signal start of forest fire season
May 12, 2012 by
B.C. fire crews are working on two wildfires – the largest being northeast of LilLooet. Fire information officer Fiona Tollovsen says it measures about 12 hectares. "(It’s) not controlled, it's still growing and it's moving uphill. There are some structures in the vicinity, but they are not currently threatened." The other fire is near … [Read more...]
Western Forest Products’ Q4 profits fall
February 22, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Western Forest Products Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profits were lower than the same period a year ago, but sales were higher.The Vancouver-based woodland operator and lumber producer (TSX:WEF) said net income during the last three months of 2011 was $ 5.3 million, a drop from $ 20.1 million a year earlier.The profits … [Read more...]
Forest fire risk expected to rise this holiday weekend
September 3, 2011 by
Another warning about a growing fire hazard in BC's forests, if you're heading into the woods this holiday weekend. The fire risk rating through much of the province could be about to change. Alyson Couch, Provincial Information Officer with the Wildfire Management Branch says, "We are expecting warmer conditions to start during the weekend. … [Read more...]
Forest City’s first Fall Fest takes over Victoria Park
September 1, 2011 by
Londoners bemoaning the approaching end of the summer festival season will be happy to know that a new kid on the festival block has arrived this year and is preparing to take over Victoria Park: Fall Fest. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday to Sunday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Fall Fest has lots of entertainment options for adults and … [Read more...]
