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...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
CNBC NEWS, CNW –Home Depot shares tumbled about 5% on Tuesday after the company said it would take more time for its investments to pay off. The Atlanta-based home improvement retailer once again cut its 2019 forecast and reported same-store sales well below...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
VANCOUVER, CANADA NEWS WIRE – Ritchie Bros. has been a leader in the auction business for decades. Its live unreserved auctions help tens of thousands of companies sell and buy equipment and trucks annually. And yet, not every company is interested in selling...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
MONTREAL/WINNIPEG (Reuters) – Thousands of workers at Canada’s largest railway went on strike for the first time in a decade on Tuesday, disrupting the shipping of commodities and sparking calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government...
by Working Forest | Nov 19, 2019 | Archives
LBM JOURNAL — While West Coast Lumber and Building Material Association (WCLBMA) members gathered to elect new officers at its annual convention in Sacramento, the organization also presented one of its infrequent Lifetime Achievement Awards to the founder of...