by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2015 | Archives
A West Quebec community fears the loss of 300 jobs on July 31 if a sawmill that is a major employer can’t reach an agreement with the Quebec government. Lauzon Distinctive Hardwood Flooring Inc. has told employees it will have to close its plant in Thurso, east of...
by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2015 | Archives
Northern Pulp has been given the green light to resume production after a month-long shutdown to install equipment to reduce air pollution. The company was ordered to install a precipitator that is supposed to reduce emissions of particulate matter by 80 per cent and...
by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2015 | Archives
Ontario and Québec forestry ministers met today to discuss forestry matters of mutual benefit and interest. In reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, Bill Mauro, Ontario Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, and Laurent Lessard, Québec Minister of Forests,...
by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2015 | Archives
Ratepayers received a small windfall in April from a surge in the use of natural gas to generate electrical power in Nova Scotia. Using more natural gas, at relatively low prices, helped hold the line on fuel costs despite higher loads on the system, according to a...
by Working Forest | Jun 29, 2015 | Archives
In recent months, Asia Pulp & Paper, one of the largest multinationals in its sector, has been aggressively trying to increase its profile in North America, including in B.C. The reason goes beyond the company’s sourcing of long-fibre pulpwood from B.C. mills...
