by Working Forest | Mar 12, 2015 | Archives
Premier Brian Gallant has reiterated that his Liberal government will make changes to industrial forestry agreements signed by the previous Progressive Conservative administration. Gallant made the comment in question period on Tuesday, in response to Opposition...
by Working Forest | Mar 11, 2015 | Archives
Sure, women around the world have made great strides in the workplace – but many fields are still dominated by men, including one that is dear to our heart: forestry. In honor of International Women’s Day, join the Rainforest Alliance in celebrating three women, who...
by Working Forest | Mar 11, 2015 | Archives
The (Wood Pellet Association of Canada“WPAC”) announced the resignation today of Mr. Brad Bennett as President and Director. WPAC’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the appointments of Michele Rebiere as President and Director, Rene Landry as Vice President...
by Working Forest | Mar 11, 2015 | Archives
With the recovery of British Columbia’s forest industry underway, tensions are also rising between coastal logging contractors and the major lumber producers they cut timber for. The B.C. Truck Loggers Association (TLA) argues that contract rates being paid aren’t...
by Working Forest | Mar 11, 2015 | Archives
U.S. paper producers are seeking trade action against Canadian rivals who they say are dumping their product south of the border and pricing them out of the market. The Coalition for Fair Paper Imports has filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the...
by Working Forest | Mar 11, 2015 | Archives
Mid-Rise Wood Construction in the Ontario Building Code is a free guide based on a detailed code analysis and report that WoodWORKS! commissioned Morrison Hershfield to complete. This new reference tool examines, in detail, the new OBC provisions related to Mid-Rise...
