Vancouver, BC – A new economic study released by the BC Council of Forest industries (COFI) finds that the B.C. forest industry generates significant economic activity and employment in every region of the province – with 140,000 jobs employing British Columbians in urban and rural communities alike. The report, conducted by PwC, assesses the economic…
VANCOUVER – THE CANADIAN PRESS — Premier John Horgan says he wants to visit B.C.’s second-largest trading partner because forestry-related business with China is worth more than four-billion dollars a year. “We have opportunities with structural lam products, cross-laminated timber and mass timber construction to create even larger markets in China and in fact, around…
Seoul, AFP — A giant forest fire swept across swathes of South Korea Friday, as authorities declared a rare national disaster, deploying 900 fire engines and tens of thousands of personnel to bring it under control. Apocalyptic images on television and social media showed walls of flame lighting up the night, buildings engulfed in flames,…
Vancouver, BC – A new economic study released today by the BC Council of Forest industries (COFI) finds that the B.C. forest industry generates significant economic activity and employment in every region of the province – with 140,000 jobs employing British Columbians in urban and rural communities alike. The report, conducted by PwC, assesses the…
Canada’s Changing Climate Report, led by Environment and Climate Change Canada, is the first major report of the current National Assessment in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action, which was launched in 2017 Following is the summary report: The current National Assessment, Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action, was…
ALZENAU and LUDWIGSBURG, Germany –CMBlu Energy AG and MANN+HUMMEL GmbH have signed an agreement for the joint development and industrialization of energy converters for organic redox flow batteries. The aim of both partners is to support electric mobility through the development of the charging infrastructure and offer the energy sector a sustainable and highly cost-efficient…
Mass timber has captured the imaginations of architects and builders. Supporters argue that mass timber can replace steel and concrete in construction, reducing carbon pollution from those sectors. In addition, mass timber can use smaller diameter logs, potentially creating a market for products from forest restoration and fuel-load reduction harvests. Yet to achieve these worthy…
Join FSC Canada’s board of directors; members, staff and stakeholders in exploring ways to keep our forests for all forever. Program: MAY 29, 2019 (more details to come) Annual General Meeting Forest Management Standard Update Marketing with FSC National Controlled Wood Risk Assessment Update Venue Meetings will take place at the Alt Hotel located at…
Ontario’s Government for the people is supporting small businesses in Batchewana First Nation by investing in a manufacturing facility for fishing equipment, creating three full-time jobs. Today, Ross Romano, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced Black Fox Fishing is receiving $50,000 to secure a trademark and purchase equipment for…
NORTH BAY – Ontario’s government is partnering with Nipissing First Nation and investing $12 million to replace the Duchesnay Creek Bridge on Highway 17B in North Bay. “Our government is committed to being Open for Business and Open for Jobs, and we’re pleased to work with Nipissing First Nation to ensure this vital community link…