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CN Rail, Unifor negotiators to resume talks Monday as lockout looms
Canadian National Railway and Unifor are set to resume contract talks Monday in the face of a threat by the… read more…
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On burning wood pellets for electricity, it’s U.S. environmentalists vs. European generators
An increasing number of ships are crossing the Atlantic Ocean bearing millions of tons of fuel, all bound for some… read more…
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Log or develop? – Comment
As private landowners committed to responsible forest stewardship, we find Lynne Brookes’ letter to the editor (‘Log responsibly,’ The NEWS, Feb.… read more…
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Saw filers were the unsung heroes of sawmilling
Everyone has seen them, particularly if they’ve visited Kaatza Station Museum’s Wilmer Gold gallery. I’m referring to photos of old… read more…
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Northwest communities in decline, future uncertain – Comment
On behalf of the Township of Ignace, I am responding to the Feb. 4 column by Julee Boan of Environment… read more…
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US softwood lumber prices so far showing little movement
Business activity is largely still relatively slow on US softwood lumber markets in mid-February. According to Random Lengths, the market… read more…
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Canfor House a creation of forest giant’s employees
If not for some inspired thinking from a handful of rank-and-file employees, Canfor House, a popular attraction at Canada Winter… read more…
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Uprooting our hardwood industry
Last year, Finewood Flooring in Middle River closed because it couldn’t get enough hardwood. This week, River’s Bend Wood Products Inc. of… read more…
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City of Toronto recognized for support of local wood industry
The City of Toronto has been named as the recipient of the 2015 Ontario Wood Award. The award recognizes organizations… read more…
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B.C. Liberals vague on future plan for forestry sector
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong offered tax breaks and other support for the province’s natural gas and mining sectors… read more…
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With an LNG decision delayed, B.C.’s attention turns to forestry
One of British Columbia’s biggest forest companies, International Forest Products Ltd., acquired four new mills in December. The purchase by… read more…