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COLUMN: FRENCH CONNECTION: Lack of trees leads to layoffs

COLUMN: FRENCH CONNECTION: Lack of trees leads to layoffs

The lack of access to available trees is one reason given for the recent layoffs at West Fraser Mills. That should be no surprise. We’ve been running out of “available” trees for years. Since 2020, some 35 Interior B.C. sawmills have closed permanently.
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Tech brings people together

Tech brings people together

I had to watch the movie Grease the other night.
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East Coast vacation vibes brought back to work

East Coast vacation vibes brought back to work

Gliding beneath the water of St. Mary’s Bay never fails to make my troubles wash away.
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FOREST INK: Helicopters are still important for forestry work

FOREST INK: Helicopters are still important for forestry work

Suddenly looking down thousands of feet to the river valley below is a moment to remember
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Opinion: Sharing the risk of ranch business decisions

Opinion: Sharing the risk of ranch business decisions

David Zirnhelt column
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Column: Get ready for stinkin’ good time at garlic festival

Column: Get ready for stinkin’ good time at garlic festival

Barbara Hansen Lac La Hache column
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FORSTER: Bridge Lake fair gets set to open

FORSTER: Bridge Lake fair gets set to open

Diana Forster’s column to the Free Press
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Opinion: Affordability out of reach under NDP

Opinion: Affordability out of reach under NDP

MLA Lorne Doerkson’s column
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OPINION: Heading off to greener pastures

OPINION: Heading off to greener pastures

Kelly Sinoski Past Deadline column
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OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

OPINION: Chilliwack Fair’s display of tank crushing cars deemed ‘insensitive’ in light of Ukraine war

Chilliwack has a proud military history but military tanks shouldn’t be crushing civilian vehicles
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