Built on timber

Mayor Maureen Pinkney reflects on loss, resilience and the future of forestry in 100 Mile House

Why working forests are the key to community survival in Burns Lake

Councillor Charlie Rensby argues that forestry supports reconciliation and offers a practical path to healthier rural communities

The forest industry

Wildfires rage as real forestry change flounders: have we all lost hope for forestry’s revival?

A healthy, revitalized forestry sector can help fight wildfires

As Canada’s forestry workforce shrinks, so does the on-the-ground capacity to
keep fuel loads down and catch trouble early

Forests that built a community

Tim McGonigle says Lake Cowichan’s forestry roots still shape its future and warns rural British Columbia pays the price when policy loses sight of working communities.

Roots of prosperity

Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog argues forestry still underpins jobs, sustainability and public prosperity, while warning misinformation and policy drift threaten one of British Columbia’s enduring strengths.

Even with federal funding, does the BC government want forestry to survive?

Canfor’s permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill makes it the 22nd B.C. mill to go dark since 2023, even as Ottawa steps in with $400 million and a task force report pointing squarely at the province. Does the B.C. government actually want a forestry sector to survive?

Burning the evidence: How B.C.’s forest policy is making Canada’s climate problem worse

Why shifting from forest exclusion to active, science-based management is essential for climate stability and economic resilience.

As one industry consolidates in the North, we need to articulate the challenge we face in order to address it

The permanent closure of the Northwood pulp mill in Prince George highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive regional economic framework