BC Premier John Horgan welcomed word of additional funds to help BC’s wildfire recovery effort after he [if he doesn’t mind saying] bluntly told Trudeau to “bring some cash”. Meanwhile, BC mayor Bob Simpson wants funding to reduce forest fuels in Quesnel’s wildland urban interface area; and Williams Lake Councillor Scott Nelson says the province needs to move faster in salvaging burnt timber.

In Business news, Alberta and BC will lead economic growth in Canada notwithstanding the softwood lumber duties, Nick Arkle says Gorman Bros. Lumber will continue shipping to the US despite the increased hassle; and Catalyst pulp mill workers have agreed to a new four-year contract.

Finally, an inciteful letter from Peter Lake on how common misunderstandings [on forest fires] can lead to climate change denial; and BC Forests Practices Board Chair Tim Ryan says although its doesn’t “have teeth”, the Board protects the public interest via following up on public complaints and undertaking audits, similar to the auditor general. 

— Kelly McCloskey, Tree Frog Editor