Articles
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More than half of employees at Nova Scotia paper mill to be laid off
The development manager for a Nova Scotia paper mill says more than half of the mill’s 330 employees will be… read more…
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Column: Recent government study shows significant residual fibre available
The provincial government is promoting the increased use of residual fibre (left at the roadside following logging) by a number… read more…
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PREMIER VOWS TO GET THE RIGHT SOFTWOOD LUMBER DEAL FOR BC
The Premier was talking tough on softwood lumber at yesterday afternoon’s Chamber of Commerce meeting in Quesnel. Christy Clark specifically… read more…
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Domtar says tax reduction is not enough
Domtar appreciates the tax cut, but would like more help from the city. The pulp company is asking for additional… read more…
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‘Disappointing’ attendance at forest resource gathering in Grand Fallls-Windsor
Public will have second chance to engage in process Addressing a small crowd of 17 people on Wednesday, Peter Milley… read more…
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INTERNATIONAL BIOENERGY CONFERENCE KICKS OFF TODAY
Delegates from across the world are in Prince George today for the 7th bi-annual International BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition. The… read more…
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Canada’s eastern boreal forest could thrive with climate change, study suggests
Here’s some good news for the animals that live in Eastern Canada’s boreal forest and the forestry industry that operates… read more…
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Quebec boreal forest could be climate change refuge: study
If you make your living in Canada’s boreal forest — whether you’re a logger or a songbird — you might… read more…
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South African company tries to clear the air about firefighter pay in Alberta
The South African company hired to bring in a crew to help fight the Fort McMurray wildfire says its workers… read more…
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FPAC APPLAUDS GOVERNMENT’S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauded the federal government’s launch Tuesday of an innovation agenda, calling it a… read more…
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Construction of the tallest wood condo tower in North America officially begins
This morning, a ground-breaking ceremony was held for the Origine green condo project, set to become the tallest solid wood… read more…
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DESPITE MORE LIGHTNING THIS YEAR, RAIN KEEPING FIRE SEASON AT BAY
NWT fire crews are expected to be fully staffed by the end of the week after firefighters currently stationed in… read more…
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Teachers’ Tour Offers Unique Opportunity to Learn About Forest Industry
The Forestry and Agrifoods Agency and Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. will sponsor two educators interested in attending the… read more…
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Fort Mac Fire Sparked Little Media Talk of Global Warming
The wildfire that scorched Canada’s oilsands city of Fort McMurray, endangered lives, and burned 1,929 homes provoked hardly a murmur… read more…
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Bioenergy key for sustainability, advocate says
There is more energy than ever inside the simple tree. Humans have burned wood for heat, hewn it for shelter,… read more…
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Forest fire risk high in some parts of the northeast
There are still three active fires burning in the northeast, while the risk for more fires ranges from low to… read more…
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Fort McMurray wildfire is finally ‘being held’
The Fort McMurray wildfire is no longer growing. On Monday morning, the province announced it had updated its condition to “being… read more…
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Woodland Caribou: Our shared past, shared future
From May 16-20, our community hosted nearly 400 biologists, policy-makers, First Nations, environmentalists, forestry, oil and gas interests to discuss… read more…
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Board to audit BCTS operations in the Vanderhoof district
The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) program and timber sale licence holders… read more…
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Alberta plans to add 1.8 million hectares of protected range for woodland caribou
The province says it will protect an additional 1.8 million hectares of woodland caribou range in northern Alberta and work to… read more…
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CCFM recognize the value of innovation and Indigenous participation in the forest sector
The Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) met today in Dawson City, Yukon to renew its commitment to key challenges… read more…
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Notley says South African firefighters’ low wages are ‘not acceptable’
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she’s disturbed 300 South African firefighters working the blaze near Fort McMurray are receiving an… read more…
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Northwestern Ontario boreal forest could be world heritage site
Over 3.3 million hectares of boreal forest straddling the Ontario-Manitoba boundary could be designated a world heritage site by the… read more…
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Artist creates powerful reflections on logging industry
With sweeping brush strokes, a rich colour palette and a painterly style reminiscent of the great Canadian Group of Seven,… read more…
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Annual auction in Thunder Bay puts heavy equipment on the block
Everything from transports to fire trucks to massage chairs was on the auction block Thursday. Industrial equipment auctioneers Ritchie Brothers… read more…