Book
One family's journey : Canfor and the transformation of B.C.'s forest industry
Record details
- ISBN: 155365868X
- ISBN: 9781553658689 :
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Physical Description:
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310 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm. - Publisher: Vancouver : Douglas & McIntyre, c2012.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | A long journey : Vienna to Vancouver -- Pacific veneer : a solid beginning -- Eburne : moving toward integration -- Englewood : Canfor's backbone -- Grande Prairie : the Alberta advantage -- Prince George : going global -- Victoria : our landlords -- An ugly rumour : Balco and the road to diversification -- Unfinished business : deals negotiated but not completed -- Linking with Ottawa : a voice from the west -- Howe Sound Pulp and Paper : from the worst to the best -- The leaders : industry icons -- The environmental debate : a key factor in leaving the coast -- Don't do it Jack : union negotiations -- Good governance : leadership, new acquisitions, and crisit -- New south : breaking ground in the United States -- Beyond Cantor : giving back -- What's next? : my view from here. |
| Target Audience Note: | All Ages. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | Donation : 2012/08. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Bentley, Peter J. G Bentley family Canfor Corporation. Forests and forestry -- British Columbia -- History Executives -- British Columbia -- Biography |
| Topic Heading: | Northern BC History. Local History. |
Available copies
- 14 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Prince Rupert Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Rupert Library | 634.9092 Bent (Text) | 33294001781269 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
| Prince Rupert Library | NWHC 634.9092 Bent (Text) | 33294001813799 | Northwest History Collection - Non-Circulating | Not holdable | Available | - |
Summary:
<DIV>Peter Bentley recounts the exciting journey shared with his esteemed father, Leopold "Poldi" Bentley, and his uncle in the building of a major forest products company.<br><BR>Bentley has a unique perspective on the rise and fall - and the subsequent reinvention - of western Canada's forest industry in all its complexity. He does not avoid controversy in his accounting of political shenanigans, nor does he shy away from the challenge of staring down the deep well of environmental issues. His views are those of a passionate citizen who, like his father before him, has given much of his life to the improvement of business and culture in British Columbia and Canada.<BR><BR>An unflinching leader and a respected philanthropist, Bentley describes a colourful business career punctuated by small failures and enormous success. These thoughts are his thanks to those who inspired him and an invaluable legacy to those who follow.</div>
