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Softwood Still Problem for Trudeau
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s enjoyed a state dinner at the White House this week, these two great neighbours continue… read more…
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Northern Ontario sawmills fear recovery will be cut short by US trade war
Lumber companies in northeastern Ontario are fearing a new trade war with the U.S. just as their industry is rebounding.… read more…
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Trudeau in Washington: Softwood lumber at loggerheads again
Amid the glitz of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s state dinner at the White House this week, perhaps it’s unfashionable to… read more…
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NEOMA to lobby province to get Cochrane biomass plant a second chance
The Cochrane Power biomass plant could potentially have a chance to get its operation up-and-running again. At its annual meeting… read more…
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Proposal to define wood-burning as ‘carbon neutral’ fuels debate
Federal legislation promoting wood-burning power plants as a “carbon neutral” way to make energy is drawing criticism from some scientists.… read more…
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People needed to trap spruce budworms in Cape Breton
It’s been more than 35 years since the dreaded spruce budworm wreaked havoc on Cape Breton forests, but a group… read more…
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NDIT Announces New Fund for Forestry
The Northern Development Initiative Trust is rolling out a new fund to help small forestry related businesses research and develop… read more…
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DNA testing on trees fells illegal loggers
DNA testing of wood from high-value bigleaf maple trees has led to the landmark prosecution of four timber thieves in… read more…
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Trade deficit widens, but exports look like bright spot in economy
Momentum in Canada’s export sector continued in January, an indication that an export-driven recovery is already underway for the Canadian… read more…
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Forest NB reception highlights lack of lobbyist registry
A provincial cabinet minister says there may have been some lobbying at a recent forestry industry reception for MLAs, an… read more…
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Protesters camp out near Benny, Ont. in opposition to logging on aboriginal lands
A First Nations man and a small group of supporters have camped out near Benny, Ont. to protest against logging in the area. Clyde… read more…
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Foresight and FPInnovations partner on an ARCTIC Challenge
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre and FPInnovations are launching the first-ever “ARCTIC Challenge” in the forestry sector, which will elicit proposals from… read more…
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OPEN LETTER TO PREMIERS AND ENVIRONMENT MINISTERS
As you prepare for the March 3 meeting of First Ministers to discuss Canada’s climate change policy framework, we are… read more…
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Regulators allowed to hold disciplinary hearing for former Sino-Forest CFO
An Ontario judge has ruled that accounting regulators can pursue disciplinary action against former Sino-Forest Corp. chief financial officer David… read more…
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The business of timber and logging…and whiskey
In this entry, we are going to look at some of the behind-the-scenes economics that are quietly whirring away in… read more…
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Wood highrises designed in B.C. are sustainable and safe
The search for ways to build greener, more energy-efficient buildings has triggered a 21st century version of the old skyscraper… read more…
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UBC researchers get $3.5 million in federal funding
University of B.C. research into forest renewal, quantum computer nanotechnology, solar power, high-tech manufacturing, forestry products and the subarctic ocean… read more…
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Lheidli T’enneh sign timber harvest deal
The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the provincial Ministry of Forests forged a timber harvesting agreement that will last the… read more…
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Great Bear Rain Forest deal provides certainty – Comment
The Great Bear Rain Forest legislation introduced Tuesday takes the authority to set logging limits away from the chief forester… read more…
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Will Canfor Pulp Products Inc Go Down Anytime Soon?
The stock of Canfor Pulp Products Inc (TSE:CFX) is a huge mover today! The stock increased 8.71% or $0.96 on… read more…
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Resolute Forest Surges as Newsprint Price Increase Takes Effect
Resolute Forest Products Inc., a Canadian pulp and paper producer, is on track for a record surge following a jump… read more…
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Canada in 2050: land of climate-change extremes at current emissions levels
Canada is a land of extremes, from car-freezing cold to crop-searing heat and drenching rains to drought. But you ain’t… read more…
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Vancouver trees might not survive climate change
With a changing, hotter climate, three-quarters of the Lower Mainland’s current native and introduced trees might not be able to… read more…
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Foresters target biomass burner with growing petition
A petition against biomass electricity generation is gathering steam, just in time for the annual general meeting of the Forest… read more…
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Wood manufacturing sector says more can be done to boost industry
New Brunswick manufacturers need to think creatively about how they use wood in order to boost the sector and keep… read more…