by Working Forest | Jan 8, 2020 | Archives
THE CANADIAN PRESS — A confidential, toll-free line is now open to help anyone in need of emotional support as a result of the pending closure of the Northern Pulp mill. The Nova Scotia government is partnering with Morneau Shepell to deliver the service. People...
by Working Forest | Jan 7, 2020 | Archives
FEA NEWS RELEASE — The FEA report, Global Timber / Sawmill / Lumber Cost Benchmarking Report was released in mid-December to subscribers. The 9th Edition of this report provides a detailed analysis and comparisons between 29 countries or regions on delivered log...
by Working Forest | Jan 7, 2020 | Archives
FINANCIAL POST, TORONTO — An Alphabet company’s vision for a “smart city” project in Toronto includes buildings made of timber that are five times the current limit, potentially steering the company into the challenges of timber innovation in Canada. Sidewalk’s...
by Working Forest | Jan 7, 2020 | Archives
MY POWELL RIVER NOW — Rona Doucette and Tamara Meggitt started Loonies for Loggers in September, to support families impacted by the forestry workers strike. The impasse between Western Forest Products and the United Steelworkers Union has passed the six-month...
by Working Forest | Jan 7, 2020 | Archives
VERON MORNINGSTAR — The B.C. government and Lower Mainland municipalities have completed a fast-track permit system to allow oversize loads and trucks with up to 13 axles to carry massive equipment components to the Alberta border via Highway 16 According to a...
