Articles
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Trade mission a success
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson characterizes his trade mission to Japan and China as a success.… read more…
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Ontario’s electricity management won’t accept more power from Hornepayne mill
The Crown corporation responsible for regulating the electricity market in Ontario says there’s nothing keeping the threatened sawmill and co-generation… read more…
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Athol Forestry receives Lt. Gov. partnership award
A local cooperative is being recognized for its role making employment accessible. Athol Forestry General Manager Ian Ripley reviews a… read more…
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Climate Change Plan Needs to Include Wildlife Conservation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is releasing a comprehensive new land use study that simulates the benefits and liabilities of… read more…
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Forests Can Only Fight Climate Change if We Become Better Stewards
After a 10-year “climate action pause,” Canada is back at the international table. Though expectations are high that the new… read more…
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Generating station costs 25 times more to produce than other biomass facilities in Ontario
Citing power that is 25 times more expensive to produce than other biomass facilities in Ontario, the conversion of Thunder… read more…
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Ontario Liberals politically motivated in converting plant to biomass fuel, says PC leader
The Liberal government was protecting the seats of two Thunder Bay cabinet ministers when it ignored warnings about converting a… read more…
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Saving the GTA’s beetle-ravaged ash wood (creatively!)
How the TRCA is teaming up with local partners to make the most of an environmental invasion. Emerald ash borers… read more…
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What’s Canfor Corporation Upside After Today’s Huge Increase?
The stock of Canfor Corporation (TSE:CFP) is a huge mover today! The stock is up 0.48% or $0.1 after the… read more…
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Thomson’s on a mission
A new wood home designed to promote the use of B.C. wood products has opened in the heart of Tokyo.… read more…
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Haida logging faces challenge of balancing profits with sustainability
Almost a decade ago, as vice-president of Husby Forest Products, Bob Brash decried a tough new land-use plan for Haida… read more…
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Millar Western in talks to sell Boyle sawmill to Fort McMurray firm
Less than two weeks after announcing plans to shut down its Boyle sawmill indefinitely, Edmonton-based Millar Western Forest Products Ltd.… read more…
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Hornepayne, Ontario, lumber mill shutdown has community on edge
Ont., is on edge this week after the local lumber mill was put on a three-week shutdown which leaves 146 people out of… read more…
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600hp Wooden Supercar Debuts at Essen Motor Show 2015
Despite the obvious disadvantages, there are a number of modern sports cars which still use wooden components for that retro… read more…
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Christmas trees inspected for Gypsy moths, pine tree beetles: CFIA
While the transportation of firewood is prohibited between districts in Ontario, Christmas trees from the south will soon be taking… read more…
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Bill comes due for emerald ash borer infestation
Norfolk County’s appearance isn’t the only thing to suffer now that the emerald ash borer has made its mark on… read more…
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Opinion: Forest industry a key part of Alberta’s green future
Premier Rachel Notley took a bold step to address climate change, an issue that has the potential to limit Alberta’s… read more…
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Opinion: Canada’s forest industry ready to help fight against climate change
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with Canadian premiers and top climate scientists from across the country Nov. 23 to develop… read more…
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Green companies leading the way in Ontario
Paul Rak didn’t give much thought to the problem of climate change until the birth of his daughter in 2006.… read more…
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After FSC Reinstates a Forest in Ontario, CEO Says It’s His Last Time for FSC
FSC reinstated Resolute Forest Products’ Black Spruce/Dog River-Matawin forest, providing its Forest Stewardship Council certificate. The Northwestern Ontario timberland was… read more…
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China slowdown poses challenges for B.C. forest products
Reduced demand for lumber and shifting demand for pulp and paper will make China a challenging market for B.C. producers… read more…
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Ottawa Redblacks denied ‘wood cookie’ TD celebration as logger team barred from performing during Grey Cup
For the lumberjacks on the Ottawa Redblacks chainsaw crew, it was the unkindest cut of all. Just days after learning… read more…
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Regional district director finds himself in limbo
A Strathcona Regional District director is still in limbo, waiting to hear whether or not he will be reinstated to… read more…
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Long Lake Provincial Park clearcutting being investigated
Nova Scotia’s Environment Department is investigating the apparent clearcutting of a chunk of forest in Long Lake Provincial Park, acting minister… read more…
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Environmental, industry groups demand new Crown forests law
New Brunswick needs new laws to protect its Crown-owned forests, according to a group of environmental, industry wildlife and scientific… read more…