by Working Forest | Sep 18, 2019 | Archives
KENORA, Ont., TBNewswatch — Kenora Forest Products is blaming a weak lumber market and American lumber duties for the indefinite shutdown of its sawmill operations. According to a report b y TBNewswatrch, the shutdown will begin on Sept. 23, affecting about 115...
by Working Forest | Sep 18, 2019 | Archives
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has released a plan – “Smart Future: A Path Forward for B.C.’s Forest Products Industry” – with 60 policy choices that can be made today to secure a stronger future for B.C.’s forest sector. The forest...
by Working Forest | Sep 17, 2019 | Archives
Ottawa, Ontario: The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has launched its Forestry for the Future campaign as it works to put issues facing Canada’s forestry workers and communities front and centre for federal election candidates across the country. “The...
by Working Forest | Sep 17, 2019 | Archives
QUEBEC CITY, CNW — CO2 Solutions Inc. has announced that it has filed a notice of intention to make a proposal pursuant to the provisions of Part III of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (Canada). Pursuant to the Notice, Ernst and Young Inc. has been appointed...
by Working Forest | Sep 16, 2019 | Archives
VANCOUVER, THE TIMES-COLONIST — B.C. set a record for lightning strikes but enjoyed the quietest fire season in years thanks to timely rainfall. Environment and Climate Change Canada has recorded 422,000 lightning strikes this year in the province, far above the...
