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Random Lengths Lumber and Panel Market Report
The framing lumber market took a step back after showing signs in prior weeks that it might break out of… read more…
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Shrinking AAC, crown tenure transfer in question– BC
Business In Vancouver — Tolko Industries Ltd. announced it will permanently shut down its Quest Wood sawmill in August and… read more…
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NHLA: A CALL TO ACTION
We have received word from the Hardwood Federation that the Trump Administration is preparing to announce another round of Agricultural… read more…
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NHLA Early Bird Registration Open Until June 7th
The 2019 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will be held October 2-4 in New Orleans, La. Register by June… read more…
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Ontario Invests in Invasive Species Centre
The Ontario government is investing $850,000 in the Invasive Species Centre to support ongoing research and management of invasive species… read more…
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TFL 44 Holds First Board of Directors Meeting
Port Alberni, British Columbia – The newly formed TFL 44 Limited Partnership, a partnership between Huu-ay-aht First Nations (“Huu-ay-aht”) and… read more…
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Wood Bridge Design Breakfast Workshop
Last year, Ontario Wood WORKS! developed and published a comprehensive wood bridge reference guide to encourage and support the development… read more…
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Be fire smart this long weekend
We are reminding the public to be fire smart this long weekend. It’s fire season and wildfires occur every year… read more…
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Canada’s forest sector supports Notre Dame reconstruction effort
Ottawa, ON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered Canadian support to France for the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral,… read more…
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Bright future potential for Canada’s forest sector – CD Howe Institute
Canada’s forest products industry is facing barriers to growth that require innovation, new trade markets, and supportive government policies to… read more…
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Nortrax named dealer for Hitachi
Nortrax, Inc. has announced they have been named a Hitachi forestry products dealer effective May 9, 2019. Hitachi’s purpose-built forestry… read more…
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Non-recycled paper is better for the climate
When produced where the environmental impact of producing electricity is low, and where the forest is sustainably managed, paper from… read more…
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Project Learning Tree Canada launches cross-country bike tour
VICTORIA, B.C. — Project Learning Tree Canada (PLT Canada) has launched its Green Ride for Green Jobs awareness campaign with… read more…
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Ferrochrome refinery siting decision rekindles call for East-West access to the Ring of Fire
Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance was quick to congratulate officials at NorOnt Resources and the City of Sault Ste. Marie… read more…
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RCMP steps up traffic enforcement in support of roadside-worker safety
Richmond, B.C. — The RCMP Lower Mainland District Integrated Road Safety Unit is partnering with the Work Zone Safety Alliance… read more…
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Three future North Bay condos part of all-wood movement
At a news conference Friday, the Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Tony Rota said efforts are underway to increase the limit on how… read more…
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Tolko announces sawmill closure
Global News — A sawmill in Quesnel will be permanently closed, while another sawmill in Kelowna will undergo a shift… read more…
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Minister’s statement on Tolko’s closure of Quest Wood mill
Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, has issued the following statement: “I am saddened… read more…
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Thessalon lumber company laying off 20 workers
Twenty employees have been permanently laid off by Thessalon-based Midway Lumber Ltd. Thessalon is located about an hour’s drive east… read more…
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Canada’s forest sector celebrates its best and brightest
Vancouver, BC – FPAC hosted its annual Awards of Excellence luncheon in Vancouver where it recognized individual and group contributions… read more…
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U.S./China Tariff Update — NHLA
The Hardwood Federation sent out the following information: It appears the U.S. – China trade negotiations will continue in Washington,… read more…
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Canfor sawmills back up in B.C. after week-long curtailment
Forestry workers are back on the job after a week-long production curtailment affecting Canfor-owned sawmills across B.C. The Vancouver-based company… read more…
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BC Liberals oppose Horgan’s forestry bill
BC Liberals say Premier John Horgan and the NDP’s Bill 22 puts ideology ahead of what’s best for the hard-working… read more…
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Varel implements Procemex camera systems
Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel reduced web breaks to a minimum with the implementation of Procemex web monitoring and inspection systems.… read more…
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Alberta’s wildfire season is here
According to Alberta Wildfire, the province saw 1,288 wildfires in the 2018 season, which burned close to 60,000 square hectares.… read more…