by Working Forest | Nov 15, 2016 | Archives
Loggers, oil and gas workers and truckers in B.C.’s Peace region are waiting for a frost to unfreeze the economy in northeast B.C. “We’re really seeing all those industries right now in a wait-and-see and waiting for frost,” said...
by Working Forest | Nov 15, 2016 | Archives
The new owner of the lumber mill in Hornepayne, Ont. says he expects to start-up the shuttered facility in time for the new year. Frank Dottori, the president of Hornepayne Lumber LP — the company behind the purchase of the mill and neighbouring power co-generation...
by Working Forest | Nov 15, 2016 | Archives
Should NAFTA is reopened by the Trump administration, the Minister of Finance of Québec, Carlos Leitao, want the full integration of the timber. “Some areas were not part of the agreement, for one reason or another, such as timber. If we want to renegotiate, so let’s...
by Working Forest | Nov 15, 2016 | Archives
Drought conditions this summer took a toll on Christmas tree seedlings planted by some growers in Nova Scotia, although more mature balsam firs made it through fairly unscathed. Richard Levy, who has been growing Christmas trees with his brother for more than 40...
by Working Forest | Nov 14, 2016 | Archives
The Tolko paper mill in The Pas, Man. has officially been sold to Canadian Kraft Paper Industries Limited. On Thursday the Manitoba government said the sale was completed after being in the works for several weeks. The purchaser is affiliated with the turn-around...
by Working Forest | Nov 14, 2016 | Archives
With Donald Trump headed to the White House, observers on this side of the border are wondering what that will mean for trade between the United States and Canada. Of particular interest to people in BC will be the implications on a new softwood lumber deal, as our...
