by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — More than 400 laid-off mill workers in B.C. are trying to figure out what comes next. Canfor announced earlier this week that its Vavenby sawmill would be closing in July, leaving over 170 mill workers without jobs. In May, Tolko announced it would be...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
MISSION, BC, CNW — As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, getting clean Canadian goods to international markets is of vital importance. By promoting innovative forest products from our sustainably managed forests, we are expanding market access and creating...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
TORONTO — Ontario is tackling the serious problem of plastic pollution and litter that is increasingly plaguing our parks, highways, lakes, and rivers. Ontario has engaged David Lindsay as a Special Advisor on Recycling and Plastic Waste to urgently address these...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2019 | Archives
Premier Doug Ford and Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, attended the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) Board of Directors meeting in Toronto for a roundtable discussion on creating responsible growth, prosperity and...
by Working Forest | Jun 6, 2019 | Archives
Committed to providing the forestry industry with powerful and reliable equipment solutions, John Deere is rolling out upgrades to its FR22B and FR24B Felling Heads. Compatible with select M-Series Tracked Feller Bunchers, the updated FR22B, and FR24B models have been...
