Chamber lays out position supporting Northern Pulp

The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce says it supports Northern Pulp and the province’s decision to close the treatment facility in Boat Harbour. Chamber president Jim Fitt issued a statement last Friday outlining its position regarding the pulp mill and the treatment...

Yukon government proposes biomass energy strategy

From the wood-powered steamboats that once plied the Yukon River to the high-efficiency home wood stove, Yukoners have long relied on their forests for fuel. But maybe not enough, according to the Yukon government. The territory has drafted a new “biomass energy...

Acadian Timber announces change in CEO

Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) has announced that longtime chief executive Reid Carter is stepping down at the end of the week. The company said in its earnings reported issued Tuesday after markets closed that Mark Bishop will become president and CEO effective on...

Solidify your portfolio with timber stocks

Timber stocks have become must-have investments because of the growing demand for timber and because they have increased in value at a greater rate than inflation, giving the stocks minimal risk and significant upside potential. With this in mind let’s take a look at...