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Woodlot contaminated, Yukon woodcutter must pay cleanup costs
A Yukon woodcutter who left a contaminated mess on his woodlot has been ordered to pay cleanup costs. Charges were laid under… read more…
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Anticipated Duties on Softwood Lumber to Dampen Industry Outlook
Canada’s wood products manufacturers are on track to post pre-tax profits of $1.4 billion this year – their highest levels… read more…
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Resource markets down, but Prince George businesses upbeat about city’s economy
Prince George businesses are increasingly happy with the city’s corporate climate and are experiencing record-breaking development, according to information gathered… read more…
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Last logs at Tolko evoke memories of mill’s long history in Merritt
After 97 years and a number of name and ownership changes, the final logs passed through the Tolko Industries lumber… read more…
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Softwood lumber, Canadian Establishment and Cuba
Once again, the US Lumber Coalition, in league with the US government, is bullying Canada over softwood lumber trade. The… read more…
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Fort Nelson struggles to rebuild ‘devastated’ forestry sector
When a pair of Fort Nelson timber processing plants closed eight years ago, the town didn’t feel the impact right… read more…
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A long history of subsidized’ timber
The long running dispute between Canada and the U.S. over lumber in Canada being a “subsidized” product is now a… read more…
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World has changed since last flareup in Canada-U.S. lumber war
When the U.S. Lumber Coalition petitioned its government November 25 to impose duties on Canadian imports, it kicked off a… read more…
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American consumers would be hurt by lumber duties, say U.S. housing groups
The imposition of import tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber will place a heavy burden on consumers and U.S. workers, a… read more…
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Port Hawkesbury Paper celebrating forest management audit results
“We are pleased with our progress and the forest management we carry out,” said Derek Geldart, the woodlands manager for… read more…
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Canadian Wood Council launches updated Carbon Calculator tool
The Canadian Wood Council reinforced its ongoing commitment to sustainable development with the updated launch of the Carbon Calculator tool.… read more…
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China moves to stop illegal logging trade
The Chinese government is moving to sustainable forest certification of wood products, both harvested at home and imported from other… read more…
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Judge differs with Canfor in stumpage rate fight
Canadian Forest Products Ltd. has failed to convince a B.C. Supreme Court Justice it deserves a break on stumpage for… read more…
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OPINION: Spending our forest capital
As a retired Nova Scotia forester, I’ve long enjoyed Mike Parker’s colourful books, especially his Woodchips & Beans, which I… read more…
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Fort Nelson to study the feasibility of harvesting aspen for more uses
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is going to be partnering with FP Innovations to study the feasibility of harvesting aspen… read more…
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Irving Pulp and Paper charged with dumping into St. John River
Irving Pulp and Paper Limited has been charged with 15 counts of illegal dumping into the St. John River. The… read more…
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Tilting At Sawmills: America’s Shameful Approach To The Softwood Lumber Dispute With Canada
Donald Trump has called the North American Free Trade Agreement the “worst trade deal ever negotiated.” If he were speaking… read more…
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Quebec government concerned about another Softwood Lumber war
One of the most enduring trade battles between Canada and the United States is once again heating up. The Softwood… read more…
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B.C. explores softwood options in China, India amid U.S. trade dispute
The prospect of a reignited trade dispute with the United States over Canadian softwood lumber exports has British Columbia looking… read more…
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BC’S FORESTS MINISTRY SHOWCASING SOFTWOOD LUMBER IN ASIA
BC’s Forestry Asia Trade Mission has shifted to China after spending a few days in Japan. The mission, led by… read more…
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Cantimber testing draws few complaints
Cantimber Biotech says minimal complaints were submitted during the mill’s eight days of operation in early November.Cantimber underwent stack testing… read more…
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Mobile app helps fight mountain pine beetle
Want to help fight the spread of the mountain pine beetle, but aren’t sure where to start? Well, there’s an… read more…
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Catalyst Paper wins fight over export duties to U.S.
Catalyst Paper has fought its way out of what it considers an unfair duty on some of its paper entering… read more…
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NDIT program supports high-tech in the woods
The owner of a Smithers-based business that uses cutting edge technology to get in-depth pictures of northern B.C. forests has… read more…
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Ontario sawmilll Lavern Heideman & Sons modernizing with $16.9M expansion
A third-generation sawmill west of Ottawa is spending $16.9 million to bring its facility up-to-date. Under the expansion project, Lavern… read more…