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Cold winter proves hard on forestry sector, Tembec posts big loss
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The… read more…
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Catalyst Paper re-launches Coated Paper Line-up
Catalyst is pleased to launch our new coated product line-up. Since purchasing mills in Biron, Wisconsin and Rumford, Maine, Catalyst… read more…
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Earthworm invasion: Study forecasts rise of worms in northern boreal forest
Invasive earthworms are attacking the boreal forest, with new research predicting how quickly one species is spreading in northeastern Alberta.… read more…
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FPInnovations names new VP of Business Development
FPInnovationshas announced the appointment of Charles Gagnon as Vice President,Business Development,effective today. Mr. Gagnon comes to FPInnovations after a 17-year career in… read more…
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Yukon looking at big moves in biomass
The Yukon government is looking at plans to develop biomass energy to help lower their fossil fuel imports to the… read more…
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Florida Avocado trees dying of fungus may be saved by drones
Dogs and drones may be the best hope for Florida avocado trees that are being threatened by a fungus-spreading beetle. The… read more…
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California drought killed 12 million forest trees since last year
An estimated 12 million trees across California’s forestlands have died over the past year because of extreme drought conditions, according… read more…
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Ontario mill workers accept labour contract
Northwestern Ontario’s recovering forestry sector continues to be reflected in solid contracts for mill and logging workers, even though it… read more…
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Tembec says quarter weaker than expected
Quebec-based forestry company Tembec says it has just endured a tough winter quarter that resulted in a $40-million loss. The… read more…
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B.C. logging exhibits draw public
The Interior Logging Association’s conference and trade show is back bigger and better. The 57th annual event runs from Thursday… read more…
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Spruce budworm study aided by citizen science program
Forestry scientists are looking for the help of New Brunswickers to track spruce budworm populations as an outbreak in Quebec… read more…
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Stella-Jones to buy ONT wood treatment company – shares surge
Stella-Jones is expanding its wood treating capabilities for the residential lumber market, saying it has signed a letter of intent… read more…
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Chamber lays out position supporting Northern Pulp
The Pictou County Chamber of Commerce says it supports Northern Pulp and the province’s decision to close the treatment facility… read more…
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Yukon government proposes biomass energy strategy
From the wood-powered steamboats that once plied the Yukon River to the high-efficiency home wood stove, Yukoners have long relied… read more…
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Canfor Pulp Products inc. announces first quarter 2015 results
Canfor Pulp Products Inc. reported net income of $28.0 million, or $0.40 per share, for the first quarter of 2015,… read more…
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Acadian Timber announces change in CEO
Acadian Timber Corp. (TSX:ADN) has announced that longtime chief executive Reid Carter is stepping down at the end of the… read more…
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Solidify your portfolio with timber stocks
Timber stocks have become must-have investments because of the growing demand for timber and because they have increased in value… read more…
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Iroquois Falls forest rights given up – but to whom?
After months of speculation and hearsay, Resolute Forest Products has confirmed that it will be relinquishing its logging rights inside… read more…
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Vancouver entrepreneurs find fertile ground in Middle East
When Kari Yuers’ business development manager suggested exporting to the Middle East, the CEO of Kryton International could hardly believe… read more…
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Steelworkers petition for public inquiry into sawmill explosions
Members of the United Steelworkers Union are petitioning the B.C. government to hold a public inquiry into the explosions at… read more…
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Build or burn? Competition for wood on the rise
Wood is becoming an increasingly popular raw material – and not just in the construction sector. More and more private… read more…
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Resolute Forest Products is now oversold
Legendary investor Warren Buffett advises to be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful. One… read more…
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Boat Harbour pollution made people feel ‘powerless,’ says chief
The chief of the Pictou Landing First Nation made an impassioned speech before a legislative committee on Monday, about the… read more…
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Maine Gov. doubles down on effort to trade conservation bonds for timber harvesting
Gov. Paul LePage on Monday reiterated that he will not authorize roughly $11.5 million in voter-approved conservation bonds unless the… read more…
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Jim Prentice commends Grande Prairie lumber mill, calls for diversification
At a campaign stop at a Grande Prairie lumber mill, Progressive Conservative Leader Jim Prentice called for Alberta to diversify… read more…