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Yurek comments on special report on recycling plastic waste
TORONTO — Today, Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, issued the following statement regarding Special read more…
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West Fraser says worst of its B.C. mill cuts done after wave of curtailments
The Canadian Press — Mill cutbacks in B.C. are still happening, but West Fraser Timber Co Ltd. said read more…
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Nortrax opens new flagship facility
LAVAL, QUEBEC – Nortrax has announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Val-d’Or, Québec, on Highway read more…
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Hultdins renews its Commitment to Product Innovation with a new Logo and Brand Presence
Since 1928, Hultdins has been developing, manufacturing, and perfecting tomorrow’s tools and components for Forestry and Construction machines. read more…
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Taking action to repair dams and maintain safe water levels in Northern Ontario
Today John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, was joined by Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, read more…
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Canfor looking at possible repurposing of Vavenby sawmill site
BC Local News — At a meeting earlier this month there was speculation on the fate Canfor’s Vavenby read more…
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Fort St. James declares financial crisis following sawmill closure
CBC NEWS — A northern B.C. community has declared a state of local financial crisis after the district’s read more…
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Rising softwood lumber production for U.S., Canadian output drops sharply
Global Wood Markets Info — Western U.S. sawmills accounted for 4.797 bbf of the four-month total, down 1.80% read more…
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Canfor announces additional capacity reductions in BC
Canfor Corporation has announced further capacity reductions at two of its British Columbia sawmills with an indefinite curtailment read more…
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Hokum Sawmill upgrade boosts production
By Steve Pawlett By Investing over $20 million in upgrades, Ben Hokum & Sons sawmill is now the most read more…
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Fort Frances mill sold
International Falls Journal — The paper mill in Fort Frances has been sold by Resolute Forest Products according read more…
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Fort Nelson poised for benefits from B.C.’s largest community forest
Government of BC — Residents and area communities that have long fought to revive Fort Nelson’s forest sector read more…
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New cut level set for Fort Nelson Timber Supply Area
Government of BC –Effective July 16, 2019, the new allowable annual cut (AAC) for the Fort Nelson Timber read more…
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Smallholder Access Program Announced
The Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and a consortium of forward-minded forestry corporations announce the launch of the Smallholder… read more…
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CN announces David Trent as Vice-President and Chief Digital Officer
MONTREAL (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – CN has announced that David Trent, a global IT leader with over 20 years of experience,… read more…
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John Deere Construction & Forestry builds new Illinois training facility
John Deere recently completed the construction of a 7,500-sq.-ft. facility in Coal Valley, IL, to better meet internal training demands,… read more…
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Nelson creates rules for wildfire-resistant landscaping and building
Nelson Star – Nelson BC city council has changed some of its construction and landscaping bylaws to help make the… read more…
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Federation of Labour supports striking forestry workers
Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle — The BC Federation of Labour has announced a “hot edict” on Western Forest Products in a… read more…
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Canada’s forest sector welcomes commitments from Canada’s Premiers
Ottawa, Ontario — Earlier today (July 11) in Saskatoon, Canada’s Premiers held their annual First Ministers’ meeting where they stated… read more…
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Scaling Up 2019 Delivering a Bio-Circular Economy
Scaling Up 2019 will be held from November 4 to 6, 2019 in downtown Ottawa at the beautiful Chateau Laurier… read more…
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Companies removing misleading “go green – go paperless” messaging
CHICAGO, IL –- Environmental claims such as “go green – go paperless” and “save trees” are regularly used by banks,… read more…
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Contractors recognized for outstanding safety and environmental leadership
NANAIMO, BC – Mosaic Forest Management is honouring 10 Vancouver Island contractors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in safety and… read more…
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Tolko and Pinnacle Renewable Energy partner on another pellet project
A new era is about to launch at Tolko’s High Level Lumber division as Tolko and Pinnacle Renewable Energy once… read more…
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Wildfire Smoke Impacting Northwestern Ontario
Across Northwestern Ontario, smoke from wildfires is impacting the region. The smoke from fires in the Red Lake District are… read more…
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Emerald ash borer confirmed in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Quebec. This finding… read more…