by Working Forest | Nov 21, 2019 | Archives
By Dan Healing, The Canadian Press CALGARY, THE CANADIAN PRESS — A chronic shortage of truck drivers across Canada is compounding concerns about the impact of a strike at Canadian National Railway Co., says the Forest Products Association of Canada. “While FPAC...
by Working Forest | Nov 21, 2019 | Archives
Lowe’s Companies Inc. said Wednesday it will close 34 “underperforming” stores across six provinces as part of a restructuring of its Canadian business. The stores include 26 Ronas, six Lowe’s and two Reno-Depots spread across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,...
by Working Forest | Nov 21, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
NORTH BAY, ON – Workplace Safety North has announced David Kelly as its newest board member. Kelly is an underground mining heavy equipment mechanic for Compass Minerals in Goderich. “As a mechanic and certified worker representative on the Joint Health and Safety...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
Vancouver, BC, Canada — Canfor Corporation has announced that it has filed its management information circular and related voting materials for the special meeting of Canfor shareholders to be held in connection with the proposed plan of arrangement with 1227738 B.C....
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
Ottawa, Ontario — Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued a statement today signaling the sector’s concern over disruptions to Canada’s rail transport system. “Canada’s forest products sector is responsible for 10% of the total tonnage transported...
