Norbord earnings rose on higher OSB prices

Norbord earnings rose on higher OSB prices

TORONTO — Norbord Inc. reported Adjusted EBITDA of US$200 million for the third quarter of 2017 versus US$115 million in the third quarter of 2016 and US$165 million in the second quarter of 2017. The improvement is primarily due to higher North American...

Unifor predicts softwood lumber dispute will drag on

Washington – Unifor National President Jerry Dias said he couldn’t find common ground on the softwood lumber issue during his recent meeting with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “We had a frank discussion but were unable to find common ground on the softwood...

Speakers announced for Ontario woodlot conference

Dr. Warren Mabee, director of Queen’s University, Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy/Canada Research Chair, will be the keynote speaker at the Trenton Woodlot Conference. Dr. Mabee will explore the role of woodlots in carbon sequestration, maintaining...

OFIA calls for a provincial forest strategy

TORONTO – Earlier this month, the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) held its first annual Forestry Advocacy Day at the Ontario legislature. OFIA staff and directors met with several Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament from the Liberal,...