by Working Forest | May 15, 2017 | Archives
Officials with Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry say a new base for forest firefighting efforts at the airport in North Bay will better protect northern communities and firefighters. Representatives from the province and the City of North Bay...
by Working Forest | May 11, 2017 | Archives
Natural Resources Canada is forecasting an average wildfire season for much of the country this year. Researchers say dry conditions and low precipitation in areas of Alberta, British Columbia, southern Yukon and the Northwest Territories may cause a gradual increase...
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...
