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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…
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QC allows for 12 storey wood buildings
The Quebec government is hoping to give a shot in the arm to the province’s forestry sector by allowing lumber… read more…
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Mayor “disappointed” by Caribou response
At last Monday’s Committees of the Whole meeting, councilors were presented with a letter from Minister of Natural Resources and… read more…
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The UK plans to build the world’s largest wood-burning power plant
The United Kingdom has announced plans to build the world’s largest biomass powerplant. The Tees Renewable Energy Plant (REP) will be located… read more…
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BRIGHTON: Point Tupper paper mill enjoys NSP cost shelter
Utility’s major client billed mostly for thermal power; others pay more for renewables Nova Scotia Power Inc.’s largest customer, Port… read more…
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Untrained workers create ‘wild west’ in arborist industry
A certified arborist is comparing his industry to the “wild west” as more and more people are taking up the… read more…
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B.C. Fires: Province burns through wildfire budget again
Critics say the province is spending huge amounts of taxpayers money fighting forest fires when it should be focusing its… read more…
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Peter Foster: Foreign-funded radicals
Obama may be on the point of giving Keystone XL a definitive thumbs down Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s comment this… read more…
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Biomass group under new banner
The Biomass North Development Centre plans to roll out its region-wide strategy in the coming months to add value to… read more…
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Forestry in Algonquin Provincial Park puts products in pantries
There could be a bit of Algonquin Provincial Park in nearly every bag of Doritos. And Jeff Muzzi, resource forester… read more…
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Drought-stricken forests in B.C., Alberta face new threat from insects
Turns out it might be bugs that can answer whether a tree falling in the forest makes a sound. As… read more…