Lumber sector wary of new pricing plan

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The trade dispute between the United States and canada over softwood lumber has led the government of British Columbia to offer a new auctioning system that fixes the price of softwood timber. The proposed plan, which is being reviewed by the British Columbia Lumber Trade Council, is aimed at persuading the U.S. Department of Commerce to lift trade duties on lumber.

Sawmills, Sawmills and planing mills, general, Softwood Lumber, United States, Laws, regulations and rules, International aspects, Natural resources, Lumber industry, British Columbia, United States. Department of Commerce, British Columbia Lumber Trade Council

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Westshore urged to cut cost of shipping coal

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British Columbia's Westshore Terminals Ltd. is under pressure from mining companies to reduce fees for its coal shipping services. Westshore, which may be forced to follow concessions already made by Canadian Pacific Railway Co., is operated by billionaire Jim Patterson.

Bituminous Coal and Lignite Mining, Coal, Coal Mining, Other Support Activities for Water Transportation, Water Transport Svcs NEC, Water transportation services, not elsewhere classified, Shipping industry, Coal industry, Water transportation, Marine cargo handling industry, Marine cargo handling, Westshore Terminals Ltd.

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Premier urged to end BC Rail dispute

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BC Rail Ltd. is being pressured by a political candidate in British Columbia to end the lockout of its 1,600 unionized workers. BC Rail was criticized by a former leader in the New Democratic Party who is trying to unseat NDP Premier Dan Miller.

Labor force information, Political organizations, Railroads, Rail Transportation, Labor relations, BC Rail Ltd.

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