by Working Forest | Apr 14, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
By Andrew Bell BNNBLOOMBERG — B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison faces political opposition if he tries to merge Canfor Corp. and West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., according to analysts who are racing to assess what’s happening behind the scenes after West Fraser...
by Working Forest | Apr 10, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
TORONTO — The Ontario government has launched a new Ontario Jobs and Recovery Committee which will focus on getting businesses up and running and people back to work after the COVID-19 pandemic is over. While the government’s primary focus is on combatting the...
by Working Forest | Apr 9, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
Ottawa — In an effort to bolster support for Canadian families in need, 18 national and regional industry associations and partners came together today to donate a total of $36,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank, Food Banks Canada, and to food banks across the country...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
The Globe & Mail — A pulp mill on Vancouver Island that supplies American producers with materials to make surgical masks and other medical supplies has been dragged into a trade dispute between Canada and the United States after President Donald Trump...
by Working Forest | Apr 6, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
Kenora Onlne — A deadline for the Kenora Forest Products sawmill has been extended. A proposal from bankruptcy trustees was expected last Friday, but the court says details are now due May 18. Prendiville Industries filed for bankruptcy protection before...
by Working Forest | Apr 1, 2020 | Archive Articles, Articles
FPInnovations will temporarily close its facilities, laboratories and offices across Canada as of March 24, 2020. We will continue to offer remote support since many of our employees are able to work from home. We know that many of our members, partners and clients...