Interesting article on Port Alberni describing changing times for forestry. The influence of the forest industry seems to be moving down while other areas are picking up. Is this reflective of other areas on the coast? Forestry will always play a part in the economy, but other influences are moving ahead in BC like never before, such as technology, tourism, retirement, and people's desire for a less hectic lifestyle.
Two years ago, Mayor Ken McRae believed that if only a company with deep pockets would invest in a new small-log sawmill, the town's forestry future could continue.
Today, he sees the rising economic clout of first nations, tourism and the provincewide construction boom as playing a larger role. The valley's relatively low housing prices have made it an attractive alternative to higher-priced real estate on the Island's East Coast. New construction is booming.
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=2148f121-366f-4a43-b31e-d4da7f97646a&k=42515
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Saturday, September 8, 2007
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Virus in Forestry Manufacturing
Very interesting article describing a poor outlook for forestry manufacturing in BC.
The forestry sector in Canada has been especially hard hit. Mills are being knocked down like ten pins in Northern Ontario, Quebec and elsewhere. And now it is BC’s turn. Forestry towns in the province like Port Alberni, Terrace and others, are already suffering the effects.
Link to story:
http://www.opinion250.com/blog/view/6034/7/a+virus+in+forestry+manufacturing
The forestry sector in Canada has been especially hard hit. Mills are being knocked down like ten pins in Northern Ontario, Quebec and elsewhere. And now it is BC’s turn. Forestry towns in the province like Port Alberni, Terrace and others, are already suffering the effects.
Link to story:
http://www.opinion250.com/blog/view/6034/7/a+virus+in+forestry+manufacturing
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