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Global Buyers Mission
The 16th Annual Global Buyers Mission will be held September 11th to 13th, 2019 and we are expected to welcome… read more…
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New Cabinet Poised to Unleash the Potential of Ontario’s Forestry Sector
June 20, 2019. The Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA) congratulates and welcomes Premier Ford’s new cabinet, following today’s announcement at… read more…
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Truss manufacturer receives support from Ontario government
Ross Romano, a parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, announced Garden River Truss, a roof… read more…
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Norbord reports fire near High Level, Alberta OSB mill
TORONTO – CNW — Norbord Inc. has reported that its OSB mill in High Level, Alberta has temporarily suspended production… read more…
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Lim Geomatics launches Prism
Ottawa, Ontario – Lim Geomatics has unveiled Prism, a next-generation timber cruising application that dramatically enhances how foresters collect and… read more…
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Pancake breakfast sparks discussion on sustainable forest management
Members of the Renfrew Mason Lodge No. 122 cooked and served up the pancakes Renfrew, ON – Members of the… read more…
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NORTRAX APPOINTS DANNY FORTIER AS GENERAL MANAGER AT SUDBURY
MISSISSAUGA, ON – Nortrax Canada, Inc. has announced that Danny Fortier has joined the firm to further develop their support… read more…
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Webinar on the New National Forest Management Standard
On June 3, 2019, FSC Canada announced the launch of a comprehensive new standard for responsible forest management in Canada.… read more…
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No quick fix for B.C. sawmill closures
VANCOUVER SUN –There are no immediate solutions to prevent more sawmills closures in the B.C. Interior as the amount of… read more…
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Provincial funding to help create 138 forestry jobs
Northern Ontario’s forestry industry got a $2.6-million boost on June 12, following a provincial funding announcement. The funds, which come… read more…
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Canfor Pulp Temporarily Curtailing Taylor BCTMP Mill
Vancouver, BC — Canfor Pulp Products Inc. has announced it will be temporarily curtailing operations at its BCTMP mill in… read more…
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Simpcw question Canfor’s $60 million sale of timber to Interfor
In a June 12, 2019 press release,the Chief and Council of Simpcw First Nation (“Simpcw”) advise they are speaking out… read more…
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Study to determine if mercury is leaching upstream from Grassy Narrows
CBC NEWS — Officials with Ontario’s environment ministry say field studies are continuing along the English-Wabigoon river system and at… read more…
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Trump Administration seeking to overhaul forest management rules
NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO — Federal land managers have proposed sweeping rule changes to a landmark environmental law that would allow… read more…
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Canada’s Forest Sector Pays Tribute to a Global Forest Industry Champion
Ottawa – Forest Products Association of Canada president and CEO Derek Nighbor issued the following statement today in tribute to… read more…
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Catskill Forest Festival
2019 CATSKILL FOREST FESTIVAL JULY 27TH, 2019 / 10AM-4PM / MARGARETVILLE, NY www.catskillforestfestival.com The Catskill Forest Festival is a family-friendly,… read more…
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Athabasca County fined for cutting and burning trees in national wildlife area
THE CANADIAN PRESS — A municipal district north of Edmonton has been fined $300,000 for breaking a federal environmental law.… read more…
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Ban on single-use plastics could be boon for forest industry
CBC NEWS — Liberal government ban on single-use plastics could spell opportunity for northern Ontario mills According to a report… read more…
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The Global Forest Industry in the 1Q/2019
Excerpts from the Wood Resource Quarterly (www.WoodPrices.com) Global Timber Markets The global flow of softwood logs from countries with a… read more…
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Canfor Curtailing Production Capacity in BC
Canfor Corporation has announced it will be curtailing operations at all British Columbia sawmills, except WynnWood. The majority of mills… read more…
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Ontario proposing plan to help keep province free of deadly deer disease
Ontario’s Government is taking steps to ensure sustainable wildlife populations and continued hunting opportunities for future generations. The Government has… read more…
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Hundreds of jobs lost in recent sawmill closures
CBC NEWS — More than 400 laid-off mill workers in B.C. are trying to figure out what comes next. Canfor… read more…
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Federal Government helps grow international markets for Canadian wood products
MISSION, BC, CNW — As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, getting clean Canadian goods to international markets is… read more…
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Government Appoints Special Advisor on Recycling and Plastic Waste
TORONTO — Ontario is tackling the serious problem of plastic pollution and litter that is increasingly plaguing our parks, highways,… read more…
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Premier Ford discusses province’s forestry strategy
Premier Doug Ford and Honourable John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, attended the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA)… read more…