by Working Forest | Feb 11, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
MY CAMPBELL RIVER NOW — North Island College is now offering tuition-free training aimed at helping people find jobs in growing sectors of the economy. The new programs include both short micro-credential offerings and full-length programs starting this month...
by Working Forest | Feb 9, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
VANCOUVER, BC, CNW — Ritchie Bros. has announced that Karl Werner, President, International will transition out of the Company to pursue personal interests, effective March 31, 2021. As a result of Mr. Werner’s departure, Kari Taylor,...
by Working Forest | Feb 5, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
KENORAONLINE.COM — With market demand and prices looking good for the softwood lumber industry, Steve Boon at Unifor says they’re hoping a wood supply can be found before they can restart the sawmill in Kenora. “They made that clear when they took...
by Working Forest | Feb 1, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
Each year, Forests Ontario brings together over 400 landowners, forestry professionals, students, educators, and those passionate about our forests to explore key issues. “Over the years, we have explored challenges to our biodiversity, the value of forests to our...
by Working Forest | Feb 1, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
LADYSMITH CHRONICLE — B.C.’s forest industry has been buoyed by high construction demand and prices during the COVID-19 recession, and public health restrictions have pushed the industry into new areas of innovation. IMAGE: A drone operator with Terra Remote...
by Working Forest | Jan 28, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
ATHENS, Ga. – The 10 largest softwood lumber manufacturers in the United States, led by Weyerhaeuser, accounted for just over half of all U.S. production capacity in 2020, according to Forisk consulting. Forisk’s top 10 softwood lumber producers combined for...
