by Working Forest | Jun 12, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — Liberal government ban on single-use plastics could spell opportunity for northern Ontario mills According to a report by CBC News, the Domtar plant in Espanola is one of the few paper mills still operating in northern Ontario, thanks largely to the...
by Working Forest | Jun 12, 2019 | Archives
Excerpts from the Wood Resource Quarterly (www.WoodPrices.com) Global Timber Markets The global flow of softwood logs from countries with a surplus of wood raw material to regions with tight, or costly log supply, and higher consumption of forest products continued to...
by Working Forest | Jun 11, 2019 | Archives
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be curtailing operations at all British Columbia sawmills, except WynnWood. The majority of mills will be curtailed for two weeks or the equivalent, with extended curtailments of four weeks at Houston and Plateau, and six weeks...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
Ontario’s Government is taking steps to ensure sustainable wildlife populations and continued hunting opportunities for future generations. The Government has developed a plan to allow the province to act quickly if Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – a...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
CBC NEWS — More than 400 laid-off mill workers in B.C. are trying to figure out what comes next. Canfor announced earlier this week that its Vavenby sawmill would be closing in July, leaving over 170 mill workers without jobs. In May, Tolko announced it would be...
by Working Forest | Jun 10, 2019 | Archives
MISSION, BC, CNW — As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, getting clean Canadian goods to international markets is of vital importance. By promoting innovative forest products from our sustainably managed forests, we are expanding market access and creating...
