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Western Recognized as one of B.C.’s Top Employers
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Western Forest Products brightens holidays with a $100,000 donation
View: Western Forest Products brightens holidays with a $100,000 donationWestern is sharing wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season with a contribution of $100,000 to support several Indigenous communities and community-based organizations.
Western Forest Products and Quatsino First Nation collaborate on carbon data research
View: Western Forest Products and Quatsino First Nation collaborate on carbon data researchWestern Forest Products and Quatsino First Nation are embarking on important research into carbon data in the forests we manage.
Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the Future
View: Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the FutureThe Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations (the “Nations,” all member First Nations of the Nanwakolas Council), and Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western”) have reached an agreement for the Nations to acquire a 34% interest from Western in a newly formed Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) for $35.9 million…
Western Forest Products and Town of Port Mcneill Collaborate for Community Development
View: Western Forest Products and Town of Port Mcneill Collaborate for Community DevelopmentThe Town of Port McNeill expressed its appreciation to Western Forest Products for the Company’s contribution of 2.4 acres of property to the town at its September 12 Council Meeting. The three parcels of land, centrally located on Cedar Street adjacent to Rotary Park, are intended to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of the…
Minimal Footprint, Maximum Value.
View: Minimal Footprint, Maximum Value.Students at the Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) received a lesson in sustainable design thanks to a lumber donation from Western Forest Products. For their final project in year three of the Innovations in Wood Design Program, students were challenged to create a flexible camping structure that provides seating, storage and shelter,…
Western’s Saanich Forestry Centre Expands Seedling Capacity and Special Projects
View: Western’s Saanich Forestry Centre Expands Seedling Capacity and Special ProjectsThe new facilities will expand Western’s annual growth capacity by 750,000 seedlings, or an additional 20 per cent. The increased capacity will create more and lengthier seasonal employment opportunities at the Saanich Centre. And, in addition to being utilized for the reforestation cycles on Western’s tenures, the extra seedlings will support opportunities for special projects.
Woodshop Students Tour Saltair Mill
View: Woodshop Students Tour Saltair MillOperations manager, Mark Buckley, and his team were excited to welcome students recently from Ladysmith Secondary to Western’s Saltair sawmill. The tour extended the students’ learning outside of their woodshop classroom with a first-hand look at the equipment, technology and people that produce lumber, like the wood materials they use in school. It was also…
Western Warms Up The Holiday Season With $100,000 In Community Contributions
View: Western Warms Up The Holiday Season With $100,000 In Community ContributionsWith the holidays around the corner, Western is embracing the spirit of giving with a donation of $100,000 to help provide meals and toys this season. By partnering with over 30 charitable organizations and First Nations communities, the financial contribution will benefit those in need across the areas the company operates in British Columbia and…
Western Forest Products Supports Campbell River Search and Rescue Efforts with $10,000 Donation to Hall Expansion Project
View: Western Forest Products Supports Campbell River Search and Rescue Efforts with $10,000 Donation to Hall Expansion ProjectWestern Forest Products Inc. today presented $10,000 to the Campbell River Search and Rescue Society in response to their appeal to raise funds for their hall expansion renovation. The renovation project includes adding a vehicle bay to help store additional response equipment that is currently stored outside. CRSAR provides an important life-saving service to those…
Western Contributes $10,000 to TEAAM for Remote Rescue
View: Western Contributes $10,000 to TEAAM for Remote RescueWestern today presented a $10,000 cheque to TEAAM as part of our ongoing commitment to contributing to vibrant, heathy communities. TEAAM (Technical Evacuation Advanced Aero Medical) is a not for profit society dedicated to providing leading edge medical care in remote, difficult to access locations through its membership-based program. The organization relies on donations to…
Bridging Agreement between Quatsino First Nation and Western Forest Products Represents a Meaningful Step Towards Reconciliation and Rights Recognition on North Island
View: Bridging Agreement between Quatsino First Nation and Western Forest Products Represents a Meaningful Step Towards Reconciliation and Rights Recognition on North IslandQuatsino First Nation (Quatsino or the Nation) and Western Forest Products Inc. (Western) have entered into an agreement that provides for a joint vision and approach to share opportunities related to forest resources in unceded Quatsino traditional territory. This agreement allows for a “bridging period” of increased stability for forestry workers and North Island communities…
Western Forest Products Continues to Demonstrate its Commitment to Value-added Manufacturing with $29 Million Investment Towards B.C. Operations
View: Western Forest Products Continues to Demonstrate its Commitment to Value-added Manufacturing with $29 Million Investment Towards B.C. OperationsThe investments are part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to support value-added manufacturing on the B.C. Coast and grow its value-added wood products business, all while continuing to improve Western’s long-term competitiveness.
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