Spring planting underway in Prince George region
In the Prince George Forest Region a large spring planting drives reforestation across about 30 000 hectares with 36 million seedlings planned this season plus five million in late summer. Planting starts early May and aims to finish by June 20 with 75 percent by forest industry and 25 percent by Forest Service. Seedlings come from 14 nurseries and natural reseeding accounts for about 20 percent.
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Prince George
Prince George Forest
Mike Bruhm
Bruhm
Forest Service
Gerry Gleeson named Regional District Weed Inspector
Mrs. Mary Eaton announces the appointment of Gerry Gleeson of Dawson Creek as Senior Weed Inspector for the Peace River Liard Regional District. He brings experience from federal and provincial agencies and a BSc in Agriculture. responsibilities include 1984 noxious weed program, inspections, notices, and coordinating municipal weed control efforts. Seedlings mentioned relate to planting efforts in brushy areas, with 800 to 1200 per planter daily.
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Ministry of Lands Parks and Housings
Northeast Coal Co
Federal Farm Credit Corporation
B.C. Institute of Agrologists
Bank of Canada rate nudges higher to 10.84 percent
Ottawa reports the Bank of Canada raised its key rate to 10.84 percent from 10.82, extending a week to week fluctuation. Mortgage rates have risen modestly by about a quarter to a half point, with traders noting dollar stability and limited pressure on other rates. The prime rate for top corporate loans sits at 11.5 percent, with expectations of a further increase as the central rate-to-prime gap narrows.
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Ottawa
Bank of Canada
U.S
Canada
United States
Ottawa business news signals continued housing slowdown
Statistics Canada reports December leading indicator of building activity fell 1.6 percent from November while the 3 percent drop in intentions marks the ninth straight monthly decline as buyers and investors grow cautious The wholesale trade index rose 20.8 percent year over year in February with consumer loan rates cited between 13 and 14 percent
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Statistics Canada
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