Celtic Fire: Season 19 Episode 16 - THE FINAL EPISODE

In this final episode of Celtic Fire, I am playing a selection of memorable songs to me from people who made a big impact on my life. I am also playing songs with messages here and there. Tune in for songs from Tide Lines, elder Peter Jack MacLean of Cape Breton, The Barra MacNeils, Martyn Bennett and more.

The song I play by The Rovers says it best...in title only...Wasn't That A Party? :-)

Bliadhna Mhath Ur dhuibh! Happy New Year!

Thank you for the years. Thank you for listening. Tapadh leibh airson gam eisdeachd air feadh a'bhliadhnaichean.

The first episode of Celtic Fire aired on Monday, October 3, 2005.

The final episode of Celtic Fire aired on Monday, January 1, 2024.

I hope that you enjoyed what I offered.

I doubt that I am finished with CFUR - you never know. I might be back with another show. Radio has been a huge part of my life since I was a wee lad.

Take care of yourselves AND EACH OTHER. Don't forget your humanity and treat everyone with respect and dignity regardless of ethnic origins, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are all in this together.

Over and out…and things… :-)

Celtic Fire: Season 19 Episode 15

In this final season of this show, I will be playing every Celtic Fire theme song from the beginning of the show in 2005 to now, 46 of them! I will also be showcasing my favourite artists, my favourite traditional songs, and songs by people who have had an impact in my life.

On this episode: The Annual Christmas Show - Rita MacNeil, Anne Murray, Lorena McKennit, and more!

Nollaig Chridheil agus shona dhuibh uile! Merry Christmas to all!

Celtic Fire: Season 19 Episode 14

In this final season of this show, I will be playing every Celtic Fire theme song from the beginning of the show in 2005 to now, 46 of them! I will also be showcasing my favourite artists, my favourite traditional songs, and songs by people who have had an impact in my life.

On this episode: Countdown to Christmas continues with Rita MacNeil, The Rovers, Reilly, and more!

BC Ministry of Forests release statement: Changes to lumber regulation will drive local manufacturing, job growth

A summary of recent changes to Manufactured Forest Products Regulation announced December 4th by the BC Ministry of Forests:
”Changes to the Manufactured Forest Products Regulation are being introduced in the Interior of B.C. to expand manufacturing requirements for the export of cedar and cypress lumber. The changes are set to come into effect on Feb. 1, 2024, and will require mills in the Interior to fully manufacture cedar and cypress wood that has been harvested. ”

“Examples of manufactured wood products include veneer, panel products, decking, flooring, moldings, shingles and siding. Wood products that do not meet specifications in the regulation, such as logs, must obtain an exemption from the manufacturing requirement and pay a fee-in-lieu of manufacture to the Province.”

“The Manufactured Forest Products Regulation, introduced in 2003, defines the criteria that products must meet to be considered a manufactured product under the Forest Act. Under the current regulation, minimally processed cedar and cypress lumber in the Interior may be exported without further manufacture. These changes will open up opportunities to make higher-value wood products in B.C.”

While these changes are surely welcome for some, we sought clarification as to whether pellets would meet the threshold of manufacture. The answer is yes. Also, the ministry provided examples of what products do not meet the threshold.

From the Ministry of Forests:

  • Wood pellets are considered manufactured under the Manufactured Forest Products Regulation, however the vast majority of material used to make pellets comes from harvest residuals and residuals and waste from sawmills. A small number of damaged, low-quality logs (about 1% of the total provincial harvest) goes to pellets.

  • Examples of wood products that do not meet specifications include logs, sawn logs other than cedar and cypress that exceed a certain size (face size of greater than 0.1 square metre). Cedar and cypress lumber is subject to more stringent requirements and must be processed further to avoid a fee in lieu of manufacture. Cedar and cypress lumber is deemed finished if it is subjected to three or more processes prior to export. A process includes: a change in thickness, width, length, profile, texture, moisture content, or joining or chopping.