by Working Forest | Feb 17, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
MISSISSAUGA, ON and CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has set a new standard for professional pole saws with the launch of its latest industry-first innovation – the 525DEPS MADSAW. MAD is a commonly used industry term, an acronym for...
by Working Forest | Feb 17, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
CAPEBRETONPOST.COM — Nova Scotia’s new premier-designate Iain Rankin has indicated strong support for forestry management and for green policies. He is developing an economic recovery policy model framed around the environment. Rankin has promised to...
by Working Forest | Feb 16, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
OTTAWA, THE CANADIAN PRESS — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.9 percent to $54.2 billion in December led by sales of wood products, transportation equipment, and petroleum and coal products. The agency says there were record-high sales of wood...
by Working Forest | Feb 12, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
TORONTO, CNW — Norbord Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. effective February 1, 2021, today reported Adjusted EBITDA of $865 million for the full-year 2020 compared to $138 million in 2019. The improvement was due to significantly...
by Working Forest | Feb 11, 2021 | Archive Articles, Articles
QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government is launching new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs to help increase economic development and promote job creation in the North. The four new programs will target existing and...
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...
