by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Proponents leading the development of a bioeconomy supercluster welcome the federal government’s launch of the Innovation Superclusters Initiative. Such superclusters will help specific high potential Canadian economic strengths to advance technical platforms to...
by Working Forest | May 29, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
A cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer based in St. Mary’s, Ont., will build 30 houses for the First Nations in Grand Rapids, Man. The project is a first for CLT in First Nations housing but the manufacturer suggests there are good reasons to think it won’t...
by Working Forest | May 25, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Spray Lake Sawmills is the horse that has taken the lead in the way of donations for the coming fifth annual Cochrane Fair.The local lumber kings are donating $15,000 to the Aug. 18 to 20 weekend event that will also host the annual Cochrane Classic Bullriding on the...
by Working Forest | May 18, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
One building stands out in the old logging town of Prince George, Canada. Encased in a sleek glass facade, the structure towers above most of its neighbours, beckoning from afar with the warm amber glow of Douglas fir. Constructed almost entirely from timber in 2014,...
by Working Forest | May 8, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Canadian governments and industry are reviving the oldest fuel — wood — for a natural gas substitute billed as contributing to commitments to make the country a moral leader in arresting global climate change. New-age environmental language drops the old...
by Working Forest | Apr 25, 2017 | Archive Articles, Articles
Asian equities advanced on Tuesday as the return of risk appetite following a centrist victory in the first round of the French presidential election lifted several regional markets to multi-year highs, while the euro retained most of its overnight gains. Safe-haven...
