by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
A new tariff imposed by the United States is set to impact the lumber industry both in Kapuskasing and across the country. Jim Carr, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, told reporters in Ottawa Tuesday, “There inevitably will be job loss.” Carr spoke...
by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
The PwC Q1 2017 FPP Deals Insights saw an increase in deal volume and total deal value relative to the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2016. A total of 23 M & A deals were announced during Q1 2017 with a total value of US$4.2 billion. This activity is being driven by a...
by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
For the past several months, the industry has been reeling over speculation about impending tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber and what they might mean for the housing industry. With the announcement of the first round of duties a few weeks ago, official answers have...
by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
Biorefining has the potential to be the next-generation fuel, with Thunder Bay and the region in the heart of the fuel source. More than 120 scientists, experts in the biorefining, have converged on Thunder Bay for an extensive three-day conference. Lew Christopher,...
by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
It’s that time of year again. We are being invaded, but in a very good way. You often see them at many of our friendly coffee establishments and restaurants. They come in all shapes and sizes. One only has to look at their hands to see that those are the hands...
