by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2019 | Archives
FORT FRANCES, ON — A letter from Resolute Forest Products late Monday derailed consideration by Fort Frances town council of a resolution concerning the company’s idled paper mill. Councillor Douglas Judson had prepared a resolution critical of Resolute’s...
by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER, BC, GLOBE NEWSWIRE — Western Forest Products Inc. has announced the implementation of its planned Board of Directors leadership transition, including changes to Chair roles of the Board, Audit Committee and Environmental, Health and Safety Committee....
by Working Forest | Feb 13, 2019 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER, CNW — West Fraser has reported results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018. Ted Seraphim, CEO of West Fraser stated, “The fourth quarter was challenging on a number of fronts including soft lumber markets, difficult weather conditions...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2019 | Archives
One of the benefits of the legalization of cannabis in Canada is that companies are taking a closer look at their health and safety policies and procedures and better addressing a longstanding yet rarely discussed concern as a cause of injury and death: substance use...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2019 | Archives
The trading pace in framing lumber eased from the previous week’s action, but early momentum carried prices higher. Digestion of previous orders was one factor. Uncertainties regarding 2019 demand, the extent of transportation issues, and limitations from winter...