by Working Forest | Feb 1, 2016 | Archives
An old and obscure Germanic tradition has made a comeback in Montreal. The city hosted the first pan-American tree toss competition on Saturday in Old Montreal, challenging locals and visitors alike to fling the farthest fir. The competition was presented by Igloofest...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archive Articles, Articles
Wood products producers are encouraged by the Trudeau government’s decision to sign the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the first step to ratifying a sweeping agreement with Japan, Australia and other Asian countries. International Trade Minister Christia Freeland...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
As it prepares to usher in new requirements, the group that audits the ecofriendliness of forestry companies is signalling that there is flexibility in the way the controversial motion behind those new standards will be implemented. “We’ll never go back to the old...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
The boost Canadian lumber exports are getting from the falling loonie is certain to bring out protectionist forces in the U.S. lumber lobby, says the CEO of Quebec-based forestry company Tembec. “I think that they’re watching the Canadian dollar drop, particularly in...
by Working Forest | Jan 29, 2016 | Archives
The City of Dryden lost its appeal to have Domtar pay $7.9 million in unpaid taxes. An Ontario Superior Court has turned down the northwestern Ontario municipality’s request for the local mill to pay taxes and assessment from 2009 to 2012. The original Municipal...
