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Funding being provided through the Northern Ontario Recovery Program
NORTH BAY — Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, has announced more than $2.9 million for 145 businesses across the Nipissing… read more…
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Nova Scotia government brings back Biodiversity Act
CBC NEWS — Nova Scotia’s Lands and Forestry minister tabled a revised Biodiversity Act on Thursday, a version he hopes… read more…
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Twin biofuel projects could put Prince George at forefront of biofuel waste diversion
CASTANET.NET — Prince George may become home to two innovative green technology projects, as a pair of proposed biomass and… read more…
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Wildfire smoke more harmful than pollution from cars
NPR — Tens of millions of Americans experienced at least a day last year shrouded in wildfire smoke. Entire cities… read more…
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Canadian scientist briefs U.S. policy-makers on technology to remove carbon dioxide from atmosphere
EDMONTON — Sasha Wilson, a scientist at the University of Alberta is lending her expertise on mineral carbonation to policy-makers… read more…
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Looking for alternatives to open fire burns
THE INTERIOR NEWS, BC — Wetzin’kwa Community Forest is exploring opportunities to dispose of harvesting residue (waste wood) using alternatives… read more…
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Southern Forest Products Association Elects 2021 Board Officers
The Southern Forest Products Association (SFPA) Board of Directors elected its 2021 slate of officers during its annual meeting which… read more…
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Kirsten Hillman to Speak at 2021 COFI Convention
Vancouver, B.C. – The BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has announced that Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, Kirsten… read more…
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Marcus Wallenburg Prize – Call for Nominations
Individuals and institutions are invited to nominate candidates for the Marcus Wallenberg Prize between 1 March and 31 May 2021.… read more…
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Ontario Recognizes Excellence in Wood Architecture
Winning Projects Celebrated & Announced during OFIA Convention Toronto, ON, February 24th, 2021 – The Canadian Wood Council’s Ontario Wood… read more…
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SYP Lumber Prices Hit New Record High
FOREST2MARKET — Prices for North American softwood lumber continue to move ever higher as we cross the midway point of… read more…
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Relentless home-renovation boom sends lumber prices to record
BNN BLOOMBERG — The relentless rise in lumber prices shows no signs of abating as the pandemic keeps people at… read more…
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Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC announces restructuring proceedings
COCHRANE, ONTARIO, TIMMINSPRESS.COM – On February 8, 2021, Rockshield Engineered Wood Products ULC announced that it had commenced restructuring proceedings… read more…
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British firm to buy Pinnacle Renewable
A British-based bio-energy company has reached a deal to buy Pinnacle Renewable Energy which owns half of the Houston pellet… read more…
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Husqvarna launches the MADSAW
MISSISSAUGA, ON and CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Husqvarna has set a new standard for professional pole saws with the launch of its… read more…
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Ian Rankin shows strong support for forest management
CAPEBRETONPOST.COM — Nova Scotia’s new premier-designate Iain Rankin has indicated strong support for forestry management and for green policies. He… read more…
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Manufacturing sales hit $54.2 billion in December
OTTAWA, THE CANADIAN PRESS — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 0.9 percent to $54.2 billion in December led by… read more…
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Norbord reports record 2020 results
TORONTO, CNW — Norbord Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. effective February 1, 2021, today reported… read more…
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Ontario launches renewed Northern Ontario Heritage Fund
QUEEN’S PARK – The Ontario government is launching new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs to help… read more…
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NIC offering tuition-free training
MY CAMPBELL RIVER NOW — North Island College is now offering tuition-free training aimed at helping people find jobs in… read more…
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Karl Werner leaves Ritchie Bros.
VANCOUVER, BC, CNW — Ritchie Bros. has announced that Karl Werner, President, International will transition out of the Company to pursue personal… read more…
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Union offers update on Kenora sawmill
KENORAONLINE.COM — With market demand and prices looking good for the softwood lumber industry, Steve Boon at Unifor says they’re… read more…
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Ontario Lumber Manufacturers Agency
The Ontario Lumber Manufacturers Agency is an independently owned, fully bilingual agency offering lumber grading and/or stamping services to our… read more…
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REMINDER: Forests Ontario Annual Conference – February 3-5, 2021
Each year, Forests Ontario brings together over 400 landowners, forestry professionals, students, educators, and those passionate about our forests to… read more…
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Digitizing the forest a key part of BC’s future
LADYSMITH CHRONICLE — B.C.’s forest industry has been buoyed by high construction demand and prices during the COVID-19 recession, and… read more…