by Working Forest | Nov 22, 2019 | Archives
Ontario’s government is supporting Indigenous communities by investing in Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses, communities, and organizations. Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, has announced the first recipients of this year’s Indigenous...
by Working Forest | Nov 21, 2019 | Archives
By Dan Healing, The Canadian Press CALGARY, THE CANADIAN PRESS — A chronic shortage of truck drivers across Canada is compounding concerns about the impact of a strike at Canadian National Railway Co., says the Forest Products Association of Canada. “While FPAC...
by Working Forest | Nov 21, 2019 | Archives
Lowe’s Companies Inc. said Wednesday it will close 34 “underperforming” stores across six provinces as part of a restructuring of its Canadian business. The stores include 26 Ronas, six Lowe’s and two Reno-Depots spread across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
Vancouver, BC, Canada — Canfor Corporation has announced that it has filed its management information circular and related voting materials for the special meeting of Canfor shareholders to be held in connection with the proposed plan of arrangement with 1227738 B.C....
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
Ottawa, Ontario — Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) issued a statement today signaling the sector’s concern over disruptions to Canada’s rail transport system. “Canada’s forest products sector is responsible for 10% of the total tonnage transported...
by Working Forest | Nov 20, 2019 | Archives
CNBC NEWS, CNW –Home Depot shares tumbled about 5% on Tuesday after the company said it would take more time for its investments to pay off. The Atlanta-based home improvement retailer once again cut its 2019 forecast and reported same-store sales well below...
