by Working Forest | Jun 11, 2019 | Archives
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be curtailing operations at all British Columbia sawmills, except WynnWood. The majority of mills will be curtailed for two weeks or the equivalent, with extended curtailments of four weeks at Houston and Plateau, and six weeks...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
Ontario’s Government is taking steps to ensure sustainable wildlife populations and continued hunting opportunities for future generations. The Government has developed a plan to allow the province to act quickly if Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – a...
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...