by Working Forest | Nov 19, 2015 | Archives
When the Prime Minister’s Office released the ministerial mandate letters for the new cabinet last Friday, the thing that stood out to political observers, beyond the unprecedented nature of their publication at the federal level, was the specificity of the marching...
by Working Forest | Nov 17, 2015 | Archives
The U.S. and Canada have for decades fought over the lumber trade. Now Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is about to be initiated into the knotty world of timber relations, specifically regarding glossy magazine paper. Four Canadian companies — Catalyst Paper Corp.,...
by Working Forest | Nov 17, 2015 | Archives
A dramatic increase in B.C. food and beverage exports is leading manufacturers to wonder whether food could surpass forestry as B.C.’s biggest manufactured category. “If you take food and beverage from the Statistics Canada data now, it’s going to be the largest...
by Working Forest | Nov 17, 2015 | Archives
Resolute Forest Products announced the acquisition of Atlas Paper Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of at-home and away-from-home tissue products, including recycled and virgin paper grades. “This is a step-change acquisition that provides us with an...
by Working Forest | Nov 17, 2015 | Archives
Nelson Architecture’s inspired use of wood in the construction of an elementary school addition was rewarded with a design award at the 15th annual WoodWorks event in Toronto, Nov. 12. The Kenora-based boutique firm took home the Northern Ontario Excellence Award for...
