by Working Forest | Jul 23, 2019 | Archives
Continuing difficult lumber market conditions and high log costs necessitated additional temporary curtailments in the quarter and the permanent closure of the Chasm, British Columbia lumber facility along with the elimination of the third shift of production at our...
by Working Forest | Jul 23, 2019 | Archives
Williams Lake Tribune — A meeting focused on the forest industry held in Williams Lake last week was the first of several scheduled for the region. Mike Pedersen, who is the engagement lead for the Interior Forest Sector Renewal discussion process announced by...
by Working Forest | Jul 23, 2019 | Archives
The Timmins community welcomed Zac Wagman as he progresses on Project Learning Tree Canada’s (PLT Canada) Green Ride for Green Jobs on his Picolo Velo wooden bicycle. Starting his day at the EACOM Timmins centennial sawmill with a tour, he then presented the virtues...
by Working Forest | Jul 22, 2019 | Archives
TORONTO — Today, Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, issued the following statement regarding Special Advisor David Lindsay’s report on how Ontario can better manage recycling and plastic waste. “I’d like to thank Mr....
by Working Forest | Jul 22, 2019 | Archives
The Canadian Press — Mill cutbacks in B.C. are still happening, but West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. said Friday that the worst of the pullback is behind it. The company, like many in B.C.’s lumber industry, has cut back and closed mills in recent months in response...
