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Cement association slams Quebec wood guide
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) is unhappy with the new building guide in Quebec allowing 12-storey wood structures. The… read more…
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Salute those fighting wildfires
The deaths of three firefighters in Washington State are a reminder of how much these brave people are putting on… read more…
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No plans to extend bomber’s contract
With days left for a 30-day contract to use the Mars water bombers on forest fires the province has announced… read more…
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Smoky skies prompt special weather statement for southern, central Alberta
Much of central and southern Alberta, including Lethbridge, Calgary, and Red Deer and Edmonton, was put under a special weather… read more…
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FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY HIRING 60,000 NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS
Today the Globe and Mail pegged the Forest Products Industry as one of the promising sectors in the country for young Canadians… read more…
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Drought-stressed trees in Alberta could see more mountain pine beetles
As Alberta conducts annual aerial surveys of its forests, the province’s forest expert says she expects they’ll start to see the signs of drought… read more…
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Biofuels Are a Bad Way to Fight Climate Change
On the surface, biofuels sound like a great idea. Using waste biomass to generate power sounds like a win-win-win proposition:… read more…
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Quebec supports 12-storey wood construction
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard along with the Minister of Labour, Sam Hamad, recently announced the publication of a wood building… read more…
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Brokerages Set Canfor Target Price at $33.42
Shares of Canfo have earned a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the seven analysts that are presently covering the company,… read more…
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Death and life in the wildfire zone
I am back from a week on the fire line, covering the savage Rock Creek fire. It was a welcome… read more…
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Tests at Northern Pulp show emissions within legal limits
Stack test results released Friday show Northern Pulp’s emissions have improved since the last tests were conducted in April. The… read more…
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Northern Pulp mill takes Nova Scotia to court over operating permit
The Northern Pulp mill is taking the province of Nova Scotia to court. Documents filed in the Supreme Court of… read more…
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Waterton fire under control, trails to reopen today
The wildfire burning in Waterton in southern Alberta is now contained and Parks Canada says it’s fully under control. All… read more…
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Province still battling 47 northern blazes
One month after evacuees from northern Saskatchewan started to return home, the province still has 47 active forest fires left… read more…
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Climate change pushing boreal forest to a tipping point: study
Scientists say climate change is forcing the boreal forest that covers much of northern Canada to a tipping point. The… read more…
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Province of Québec approves massive wood construction up to twelve storeys
Wood is arguably the greenest building material, and wow, there is a whole log of arguing about it from the… read more…
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B.C. forest stewardship plans fail to offer enforceable results: report
Forest stewardship plans intended to guide logging in British Columbia and offer transparency about forestry activities are failing to deliver… read more…
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ABCFP Responds to Forest Stewardship Plan Report
As the provincial regulator of forest professionals, the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) supports long-term sustainable forestry and is… read more…
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Celebrating 100 Years Of Health And Safety In Forestry, Pulp And Paper Industries
Ontario is celebrating 100 years of worker health and safety in the forestry, pulp and paper industries. From September 24… read more…
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McRae Lumber receives BAFIA award
McRae Lumber was honoured with the Forestry Legacy Award from the Bancroft Area Forest Industry Association. One of the goals… read more…
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Quebec forestry players combine to form treated wood power player
Two Quebec-based companies are looking to expand their reach and profits by forming one of Eastern Canada’s largest producers of… read more…
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Profile of Chad Wasilenkoff, executive chairman, Fortress Paper Ltd.
Chad Wasilenkoff, executive chairman of Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX:FTP), is one of the more unconventional businessmen you are likely to… read more…
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Angel’s Envy Fights Bourbon Barrel Shortage
Did you know that there is currently a bourbon barrel shortage? Probably not, but according to a Wall Street Journal… read more…
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Cement, steel oppose taller wood buildings
Canada’s cement and steel sectors say Quebec is favouring one industry and possibly putting public safety at risk by allowing… read more…
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B.C. forest stewardship plans failing – Board
The B.C. government’s forest stewardship plans for Crown land are unenforceable, lack measurable results and are not producing innovative forest… read more…