by Working Forest | Mar 26, 2020 | Archives
TORONTO, CNW — Norbord Inc. has announced that effective March 30, it will commence reducing production across its portfolio of North American oriented strand board (OSB) mills in response to the demand impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company will adjust...
by Working Forest | Mar 26, 2020 | Archives
NANAIMO BULLETIN– Production is heating up at Harmac Pacific to produce a special paper pulp used in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks, gowns and other medical products. Those products, worn to help prevent the spread of disease, are in short supply...
by Working Forest | Mar 26, 2020 | Archives
The federal government’s $107 billion emergency COV1D 19 support package for Canadian workers and businesses received Royal Assent. Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) was pleased to see all-party support for this bill and views it as an important first step...
by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
Agassiz Harris Observer — As spring slowly creeps its way in, summer and wildfire season aren’t too far behind. According to a report in the Agissz Harris Observer, the B.C. government announced officials are providing nearly $9 million to 89 local governments –...
by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
NAHB — New home sales were solid in February before challenges associated with the coronavirus set in on the economy. Contracts for new, single-family home sales declined slightly in February by 4% to a 756,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate according to...
by Working Forest | Mar 25, 2020 | Archives
US and Canadian softwood lumber demand remained high this week, but stocking wholesalers and resellers struggled with issues around the need to quarantine and keep social distance for their staff, according to Madison’s Lumber Reporter. Sawmills and lumber producers...
