by Working Forest | Apr 2, 2015 | Archives
The Ministry of Natural Resources is ready for the 2015 fire season, which officially began April 1st Fire information officer Jonathan Scott said Tuesday that the ministry will have the same resources in place to fight fires as it did last year. There will be no...
by Working Forest | Apr 2, 2015 | Archives
Norbord Inc. (“Norbord”) (TSX: NBD) and Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. (“Ainsworth”) today announced the completion of their merger. Under the terms of the transaction, Norbord acquired all of the outstanding common shares of Ainsworth in an...
by Working Forest | Apr 1, 2015 | Archives
You might be aware of the looming skills gap in British Columbia, with tens of thousands of jobs expected to go unfilled in the coming years as companies in all sectors are unable to find people with the skills and training they need. Well, in the forestry industry,...
by Working Forest | Apr 1, 2015 | Archives
Rick Jeffery, President, Canada Wood Group,President & CEO, Coast Forest Products Association Having taken part in trade missions to India over the past three years, the most recent consisting of a 26-member delegation in February, it was apparent that the...
by Working Forest | Apr 1, 2015 | Archives
The commitment being shown to technology and innovation is helping to drive Canada’s burgeoning forestry industry. In recent years, Canada’s forestry sector has been through an exciting transition. Conscientious industry leaders have partnered with the research sector...
